Assessing the costs and benefits of climate change adaptation
Assessing the costs and benefits of climate change adaptation
Climate change is happening. To reduce its economic impact, adaptation and mitigation actions are urgently needed. Decision-makers need to understand their benefits and costs compared to not acting at all. This briefing summarises the main assessment concepts, key methods and related challenges and constraints, and provides practical examples of approaches relevant to the EU.
Publication Date:
03/03/2023