The European Union (EU) has advocated an emission reduction target for developed countries of 80% to 95% below the 1990 level by 2050, and a global reduction target of 50%. Developing countries have resisted the inclusion of these targets in both the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change...

Democracy and natural resources -- Theoretical foundation of decentralization's potential environmental benefits -- Local accountability - institutional choices in practice -- Responsiveness of local institutions - power and capacity -- Lessons learned -- Recommendations -- Annex A: WRI research...