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Economic Reform and Environmental Performance in Transition Economies.

Hughes, G.; Lovei, M. - World Bank Group - 1999

Most global economy and environmental watchers expect the transition to a market economy to yield environmental benefits. The changing incentives that a market economy introduces should foster more efficient production, better use of resources, and increased community input. The advanced...

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Unleashing Sustainable Finance in Southeast Asia (November 2022)

World Bank Group - 2022

play a critical role in supporting countries in their journey toward greater resilience and sustainability, but it must … sustainability objectives. Financial performance is a key driver of sustainable investments for financial institutions, often … prioritized over sustainability considerations. This report highlights the importance of developing the financial architecture for …

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Land Quality Indicators.

Pieri, C.; Dumanski, J.; Hamblin, A.; Young, A. - World Bank Group - 1995

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Forest Management in Nepal. Economics and Ecology.

Hill, I. - World Bank Group - 1999

The study aims to provide a better understanding of the ways in which forest resources are used in Nepal. Its focus is to examine systematically the costs and benefits of present and possible future sustainable and biodiversity-friendly management practices from household, national, and global...

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Vehicular Air Pollution: Experiences from Seven Latin American Urban Centers.

Onursal, B.; Gautam, S.P. - World Bank Group - 1997

Air pollution caused by motor vehicles is a major environmental problem in many Latin American urban centers. If appropriate measures are not taken soon, vehicular air pollution in the region is likely to worsen, posing a great threat to human health and welfare. This report analyzes the...

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Integrated Lake and Reservoir Management. World Bank Approach and Experience.

Ayres, W.S.; Busia, A.; Dinar, A.; Hirji, R.; Lintner, S.F. - World Bank Group - 1997

Lakes and reservoirs, which are key components of the world's water resources, are under serious threat(disturbances in the watersheds, pollution, overfishing, introduction of exotic species, diversions, and lake reclamation are all taking a toll. This report describes the special challenges of...

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Clean Fuels for Asia: Technical Options for Moving toward Unleaded Gasoline and Low-Sulfur Diesel.

Walsh, M.; Shah, J.J. - World Bank Group - 1997

Air pollution has become a serious issue in many Asian cities. A major cause is the expanding motor vehicle population--with growth rates as high as 23 percent in rapidly growing economies such as China. Experience worldwide has shown that the use of clean fuels (low-lead or unleaded gasoline...

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Urban Air Quality Management. Coordinating Transport, Environment, and Energy Policy in Developing Countries.

Kojima, M.; Lovei, M. - World Bank Group - 2001

Transport-related air pollution is increasingly contributing to environmental health risks in many developing country cities. The social costs of poor urban quality can be significant, making this issue an immediate priority. Long-term measures for dealing with the problem include urban...

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Groundwater. Legal and Policy Perspectives. Proceedings of a World Bank Seminar.

Salman, S.M.A. - World Bank Group - 1999

This publication represents the proceeding of the seminar "Groundwater: Legal and Policy Perspectives" that was organized by the Legal Vice Presidency of the World Bank. It explains some basic technical aspects of groundwater, surveys the regulatory framework for it, and discusses the World Bank...

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China: Issues and Options in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Control.

Johnson, T.M.; Li, J.; Jiang, Z.; Taylor, R.P. - World Bank Group - 1996

This report summarizes the findings and recommendations of a three-year study on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and options for abatement in China over the coming decades.

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