The World Bank and other IFIs should get serious about climate adaptation in low-income countries

Instead of merely externalizing high-income countries’ policy priorities (especially mitigation), focus should be on promoting energy access for rapid growth and adaptation.

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I: Two things can be true at the same time about climate change: low-income countries need growth and adaptation; high-income countries must reduce emissions stat

As an estimated 50,000 people gather in Baku for CO…