[19971121]97-1015_全球气候变化：美国对外援助的作用.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS Web97-1015 FNovember 21, 1997Global Climate Change: The Role of U.S. Foreign AssistanceCurt TarnoffSpecialist in Foreign AffairsForeign Affairs and National Defense DivisionSummaryWith their expanding populations and growing economies, developing countries areexpected by the year 2010 to account for roughly half of emissions of the greenhousegases that most experts believe cause global warming. The Clinton Administration hasannounced a $1 billion five year effort to help developing countries cut emissions andmeet the goals of the climate change treaty. The initiative follows on years of fundingby the U.S. Agency for International Development of projects to promote efficientenergy use, combat deforestation, and encourage adoption of appropriate environmentalpolicies in developing countries.Developing Countries and Global WarmingThe part played by developing countries in the global warming phenomenon thatmany believe may eventually threaten climatic stability, world food supplies, and even theexistence of some island nations is the subject of some controversy. The currentFramework Co