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Limits for greenhouse gas emissions: certain consequences of the current development of African countries.

Limitation des émissions de gaz à effet de serre : des conséquences certaines sur le processus de développement des nations africaines.

Author(s) : AMOUS S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Given the observation of relative low CO2 emissions by African populations (less than one ton equivalent CO2 by year, compared to 14 for the French, and 40 for the inhabitants of the United States of America), the author states that Africa is nevertheless concerned by the possible consequences of this phenomenum: decrease in the rainfall, development mimicking that of Europe and America, risk of implementation of a worldwide system to reduce gas emissions. Finding a solution is complex because Africa should also participate in the reduction of CO2 emissions, while taking account of its specific needs for development, and its relatively small responsibility for the greenhouse effect. The author encourages the creation of an international body in charge of this problem and adequately funded.

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  • Original title: Limitation des émissions de gaz à effet de serre : des conséquences certaines sur le processus de développement des nations africaines.
  • Record ID : 1993-2930
  • Languages: French
  • Subject: Regulation, Developing country, Environment, General information
  • Source: Bull. afr. - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1992/10
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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