2008 The World Bank Group
CONTENTS
Executive Summary 2
evelopment Change 6
The Role of the World Bank Group 8
Six Areas for Action 12
Conclusion 23
Annex 1 – Impacts and Emissions 24
Annex 2 – Costs and Financing Sources 31
Annex 3 – Key Actions and Deliverables for Fiscal Years 2009–11 37
Abbreviations 40
Box 1: Major Initiatives
Box 2: Supporting Forests, Livelihoods and Climate Action through REDD 13
Box 3: An Opportunity to Scale Up Learning and Impact: Climate Investment Funds 16
Box 4: Helping Manage Climate Risks through Insurance and Reinsurance Markets 18
Box 5: Supporting Climate Action by the Private Sector: IFC and MIGA 19
Box 6: Accelerating Clean Technology and Energy Access in Africa 20