Policy Brief Highlights Waste Incineration Plans in China and Indonesia
What happened
A policy brief by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific reviewed the third generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) for 16 Asia Pacific countries. The brief found that climate finance influences which waste and climate pathways countries pursue. Key findings include that both mainland China and Indonesia include waste incineration in their national plans.
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Why it matters
The brief suggests that countries receiving conditional finance are more likely to include 'false solutions' in their national climate commitments. This raises questions about how available financing pushed by rich countries influences national climate priorities and choices on climate solutions.
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Who's involved
- mainland ChinaMainland China, which includes waste incineration in its national plans.
- IndonesiaIndonesia, which includes waste incineration in its national plans.
- World Bank GroupWorld Bank Group, mentioned in the context of conditional finance practices.
- World BankWorld Bank, mentioned regarding how available financing influences climate choices.
- International Monetary FundInternational Monetary Fund, mentioned in the context of conditional finance.
- BangladeshBangladesh, confirmed by the brief to include waste incineration in its NDC 3.0 plans.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- World BankSpeculative
The World Bank may see its core business questioned regarding how available financing influences climate solutions.
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The entities involved
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mainland China
geopolitical area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Special Administrative Regions
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania