- more urgent priorities could include problems concerning drought, famine and sickness
- the lack of infrastructure and lack of education are also problems.
- government may lack revenue and inward investment
- ‘green’ technology is environmentally desirable but is expensive in start-up costs and often costly to run and produce benefits (Read Article)
- poorer developing countries require cheap energy urgently to supply and support budding industries and commercial developments.
- climate change impacts developed and developing countries.
- Strategic steps must be taken to mitigate climate change and environmental impact.