Sustainable Development and mitigation (original) (raw)

2000, Climate Change 2007

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The paper discusses the intersection of sustainable development and climate change mitigation, emphasizing the importance of integrating social, political, and cultural factors into the discourse. It highlights a growing understanding of the two-way relationship between climate change mitigation and sustainable development, indicating that while they can be beneficial to one another, this is not always the case. The paper advocates for a holistic approach to development paths that includes diverse stakeholders in decision-making processes and recognizes that national characteristics significantly influence policy choices related to sustainability and climate action.