Low-carbon development for Mexico (英语)

This overview highlights the main findings of a publication of the same name, specifically the logic of low-carbon growth within the country's development goals and priorities, greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation opportunities, and the additional costs and... 更多显示 This overview highlights the main findings of a publication of the same name, specifically the logic of low-carbon growth within the country's development goals and priorities, greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation opportunities, and the additional costs and benefits of lower carbon growth. The main report was two years in the making based on a study by the World Bank for the Mexican government, with the help of the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). It evaluates the potential for GHG reduction in Mexico over the coming decades. A common methodology is used to evaluate low-carbon interventions across key emission sectors that form the basis for a low-carbon scenario to the year 2030. Analysis is presented using reader-friendly charts, graphs, and annotations organized in chapters according to the key emission sectors, allowing for a quick overview of priority issues. Mexico is Latin America's largest fossil fuel-consuming country. The majority of the country's GHG emissions come from energy production and consumption. Low-Carbon Development for Mexico provides an analysis of how the country could significantly reduce its GHG emissions without hindering economic growth. Beyond Mexico, the report provides useful lessons on low-cost interventions commonly employed in a variety of developing and industrial countries. With climate change at the forefront of global policy, low-carbon development is no longer an option for developing countries and middle-income nations like Mexico.  更少显示