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Are capital flows from Europe climate proof?
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Abstract:
As the climate negotiations unfold, key European financial institutions such as the European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) continue to support investments in developing countries in fossil fuels, large scale infrastructure and highly energy-intensive industries. Although they are public institutions, the EIB and ECAs thus back projects which undermine EU climate policies by stimulating Green House Gas emissions and decreasing the adaptive capacity of the local population in countries that are highly sensitive to climate change. How can these capital flows from the EU be harmonised with its climate change ambitions? This policy note assesses the climate policies and investment practices of the EIB and the ECAs, and presents policy recommendations in answer to this question.
Authors:
Douma, A.
Series Title:
Both ENDS Policy Note
Category:
Policy
Keywords:
climate change
,
economic development
,
energy resources
,
sustainable development
Language:
eng
Organization:
Both ENDS
PAGE:
6
Place:
[Amsterdam]
Publisher:
Both ENDS
Year:
2009
Region:
Europe
Right:
© 2009 Both ENDS
Subject:
Economic Development and Trade
Title:
Are capital flows from Europe climate proof?