Climate compatible development in practice. Issue 2 (17th February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robinson, Stacy-ann; Carlson, D'Arcy; Messer, Anna; Maunus, Lauren; Bouton, Emma; Roberts, J. Timmons
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 32:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 234
• Page End: 244
• Publication Date: 2022-02-17
• Subjects: Climate change -- governance and public policy -- participation -- partnership -- region: Oceania and Japan -- region: Sub-Saharan Africa; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2021.1907534
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Climate compatible development (CCD) is a deliberate policy framework that reduces climate-related harm while increasing development opportunities when its three components – adaptation, mitigation, and development – are pursued jointly. In this viewpoint article, we use three island case studies – urban infrastructure improvements in the Solomon Islands, clean energy transitions in Hawaii, and sustainable tourism in the Seychelles – to argue that, in practice, CCD is not always deliberate and that a focus on one component can have unintended but positive outcomes for the others. These case studies illustrate the potential for "triple wins", including lower emissions, increased resilience, and accelerated development.