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Tunisia in a Changing Climate: Assessment and Actions for Increased Resilience and Development
Author(s): Dorte Verner (Author)
- Publisher: World Bank Publications
- Publication Date: 28 Mar. 2013
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 218 pages
- ISBN-10: 9780821398579
- ISBN-13: 0821398571
Book Description
This book provides an assessment of climate risks, opportunities and possible actions in Tunisia. It recognizes that the Tunisian revolution of January 14th 2011 has created significant change in Tunisia resulting in new challenges and opportunities for addressing climate change. Following the revolution access to information, improved institutions and accountability may enhance governance and transparency essential for effective climate change responses however political uncertainty has affected both foreign direct investment and tourism impacting already high rates of poverty and unemployment.
