Low Emissions Zone (LEZ)

Brazil Low Carbon Case Study: Waste

This report synthesis the findings for the waste sector of a broader study, the Brazil low carbon study, which was undertaken by the World Bank in its initiative to support Brazil's integrated effort towards reducing national and global emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) while promoting long term development. The purpose of the present report is to assist in the preparation of public policy proposals regarding GHG emissions and the additional financial resources necessary.
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Solutions Gateway Sourcebook: Low Carbon Solutions for Urban Development Challenges

The local government plays a crucial role in defining and harnessing the benefits of urban low emission resilient development pathways for its community. However, this is also the level of government which has to deal with severe capacity constraints, both staff and financial, and faces conflicting priorities on a daily basis. This implies the need to optimize time and staff capacity wisely. The Solutions Gateway supports this view, to guide, showcase examples of good practice, with a focus on proven solutions for low emission and sustainable development.

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International Case Studies on Public Communication and Consultation Strategies for Low Emission Zones and Congestion Charging Schemes

The working paper will be part of the “Low Emission Zone/Congestion Charge (LEZ/CC) Public Communication Strategies” series of papers to offer a comprehensive package of public communication strategies to safeguard successful implementation. It is the first paper in the series, and studies 10 cases from Europe, Asia, and the United States to highlight the variety of social, political, and environmental contexts within which CC and LEZ schemes were planned and implemented.

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