Climate Change Risks and Adaptation Linking Policy and Economics
Climate change is giving rise to diverse risks, ranging from changing incidences of tropical diseases to increased risks of drought, varying widely in their potential severity, frequency and predictability. Governments must integrate the management of these climate risks into policy making if they a...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Paris
OECD Publishing
2015
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| Collection: | OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Climate change is giving rise to diverse risks, ranging from changing incidences of tropical diseases to increased risks of drought, varying widely in their potential severity, frequency and predictability. Governments must integrate the management of these climate risks into policy making if they are to successfully adapt to a changing climate. Economic analysis has a vital role to play in supporting these efforts, by identifying costs and benefits and supporting decision-making for an uncertain future. However, this analysis needs to be adapted to the institutions, policies and climate risks in a given country. Building on the experience of OECD countries, this report sets out how the latest economic evidence and tools can enable better policy making for adaptation |
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| Physical Description: | 144 p. 21 x 28cm |
| ISBN: | 9789264240360 9789264234611 |