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    Climate Change in Central and West Asia: Routes to a More Secure, Low-Carbon Future

    Asian Development Bank | November 2010
    Abstract
    Stretching from snow-clad mountain ranges to vast arid deserts and grassy steppes, ADB's Central and West Asian countries are Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Geoclimatic and environmental factors make this region highly vulnerable to the risks and hazards of climate change. For example, accelerated glacial melt has serious implications for agriculture, water supply, and energy generation - problems exacerbated by overexploitation of natural resources. Countries may find it difficult to shift to low-carbon growth, since many have abundant fossil fuel and tend to use energy inefficiently. ADB is responding to these climate hazards and low-carbon pathways with a comprehensive strategy that strengthens policies, governance, and capacity support; expands the use of clean and renewable energy; encourages sustainable transport and urban development; promotes development that will be more resilient to climate change, especially in water-dependent sectors; and manages land use and forests for carbon sequestration. ADB's support is helping its developing member countries face the challenges of climate change and, with partners, is providing innovative solutions, while continuing to work to reduce poverty.
    Citation
    Asian Development Bank. 2010. Climate Change in Central and West Asia: Routes to a More Secure, Low-Carbon Future. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/1011. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.
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    Work Environment
    Urban Environment
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    Regulatory Environments
    Marine Environment
    International Environmental Relations
    Institutional Environment Assessment
    Global Environment
    Environmental Sustainability
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    Forestry Development
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