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A Review of Human Development and Environmental Outcomes

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dc.contributor.authorAmbasz, Diego
dc.contributor.authorPatrinos, Harry Anthony
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-11T21:24:51Z
dc.date.available2023-05-11T21:24:51Z
dc.date.issued2023-05-11
dc.description.abstractAs climate change and its impact on the physical environment become increasingly evident, its relationship with human development outcomes is becoming a key area of research. While numerous researchers have studied the ways in which the immediate environment affects human capital, literature on the impact of human capital on the environment remains scarce. Despite the heightened interest in understanding the linkages between human development outcomes and environmental factors, most studies of this relationship are theoretical, correlational, or observational, thus lacking causality. This paper surveys the literature and explores how evidence can be established for policies focusing on human development and environmental outcomes. The paper presents a conceptual framework incorporating direct and indirect pathways – including cognitive and noncognitive factors through which improved education can lead to better environmental behaviors. Of the 31 studies reviewed, a majority (27 studies) present observational findings, while only a few (four studies, or 13 percent) use a quasi-experimental design to establish causality. The few causal studies suggest that it is possible to change attitudes but more difficult to change environmental behaviors. The review raises the key question of whether policies aimed at improving climate change awareness through education can effectively produce long-lasting changes in pro-environmental behaviors. Much more work is needed to advance understanding of how human capital policy can help mitigate or promote adaptation to climate change.en
dc.identifierhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099804205082332055/IDU0d8d5661b0e201046d10a8f002595f22cdd97
dc.identifier.doi10.1596/1813-9450-10438
dc.identifier.urihttps://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/39805
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWorld Bank, Washington, DC
dc.relation.ispartofseriesPolicy Research Working Papers; 10438
dc.rights.holderWorld Bank
dc.subjectEDUCATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE OUTCOME
dc.subjectHUMAN CAPITAL POLICY
dc.subjectCLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectHUMAN DEVELOPMENT OUTCOME
dc.subjectIMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIORS
dc.subjectADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE BEHAVIORS
dc.titleA Review of Human Development and Environmental Outcomesen
dc.typeWorking Paper
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okr.crossref.titleA Review of Human Development and Environmental Outcomes
okr.date.disclosure2023-05-08
okr.date.lastmodified2023-05-08T00:00:00Zen
okr.doctypePolicy Research Working Paper
okr.doctypePublications & Research
okr.docurlhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099804205082332055/IDU0d8d5661b0e201046d10a8f002595f22cdd97
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okr.identifier.doi10.1596/1813-9450-10438
okr.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1596/1813-9450-10438
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okr.identifier.reportWPS10438
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okr.region.administrativeOther
okr.region.administrativeOther
okr.region.geographicalEurope
okr.sectorOther Education,Other Energy and Extractives
okr.topicSocial Development::Social Aspects of Climate Change
okr.topicEnvironment::Climate Change Impacts
okr.topicEnvironment::Adaptation to Climate Change
okr.topicPublic Sector Development::Climate Change Policy and Regulation
okr.unitEducation ECA (HECED)
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