This case study examines the cost of the impacts of climate change on Jamaica. The analysis reveals that the current cumulative loss of GDP due to damage associated with natural disasters was estimated to be in the order of $120 billion (7 percent of GDP). When this is coupled with potential climate change induced impacts, such as an increase in the number of extreme hurricanes, the figure is even more worrisome as it is likely to rise.
Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Transport Infrastructure in the Caribbean - Saint Lucia Case Study
This case study presents the assessment of the criticality of Saint Lucia’s major transportation assets (airports and seaports) and their potential vulnerabilities to climate variability and change.
The Green Growth Potential Assessment (GGPA) is a diagnostic tool developed by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) that consists of a combination of data analysis and stakeholder consultation in order to identify and prioritise a country’s opportunities for green growth. This report presents the findings of the GGPA process for Colombia.
This paper discusses agriculture in Uganda and suggests that climate change could decrease output per adult by 20% by 2100, due to changes to food consumption and labor supply.
The Green Growth Potential Assessment (GGPA) is a diagnostic tool developed by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) that consists of a combination of data analysis and stakeholder consultation in order to identify and prioritise a country’s opportunities for green growth. This report presents the findings of the GGPA for Nepal.
This report assesses the potential contribution of the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience for building a climate resilient water governance framework in the Plurinational State of Bolivia
This case study discusses the role that sustainable procurement could play in transforming tourism by scaling up the market of sustainable products and services.
This report presents the results of the implementation of the Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) indicators in Viet Nam. The overall objective of the project was to strengthen the capacity of Viet Nam and Paraguay to monitor the environmental, social and economic impacts of their bioenergy sector, through the implementation of the GBEP Sustainability Indicators for Bioenergy and related technical support.
This report presents the results of the testing of the GBEP indicators in Indonesia. The testing provided Indonesia with an understanding of how to establish the means of a long-term, periodic monitoring of its domestic bioenergy sector based on the GBEP indicators.
This is a roadmap to sustainable accommodation and MICE sectors in the Philippines, via resource-efficient and low-carbon development. Its vision is to enhance a globally recognized tourism destination that showcases and protects the natural beauty of the Philippines, the hospitality of its people and its cultural identity.