Publication: Energy and Development Report 2001 - Energy and the Environment
Date
2002-01
ISSN
Published
2002-01
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
This 2001 Energy and Development Report
reflects on the progress made since July 1999, when the need
to include environmental concerns in energy sector
development was acknowledged. The review looks at the
context in which the energy, and environment debate is now
set, and examines the primary outcomes of the strategy in
relative depth. The second part reviews ways to create the
framework for energy and environment, by enhancing capacity
building, the knowledge base, and dissemination practices,
through case studies and perspectives on sustainable energy
systems. Reducing air pollution is further explored in the
context of facilitating the transition from traditional, to
modern fuels, by improving access to modern energy, while
protecting the health of - mainly - urban residents from air
pollution. In addition, through case studies on district
heating, power distribution, and, initiatives regarding gas
flaring reduction, the report focuses on the promotion of
environmentally, sustainable development of energy
resources, and on mitigating the potential - adverse -
impact of energy uses on climate change. Future issues of
concern include the trade-offs between the poverty, and
environmental agendas in the energy sector, environmental
regulation, climate change, and building partnerships.
Citation
“World Bank. 2002. Energy and Development Report 2001 - Energy and the Environment. © Washington, DC. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/19883 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”