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27 June 2016
Climate variability and change are a threat to development goals. But when climate risks are managed, the intended outcomes of strategies, policies, and investments are achieved despite the presence of threats and uncertainties. To be able to do this, decision-makers may choose among the available…
27 June 2016
Integrated assessment models can be used to assess the economic impacts of climate change. While each has its own limitation, these models can help in assessing the physical impact of climate change and estimating the magnitude of funding required in rolling out adaptation measures.
27 June 2016
Adaptation options selected for implementation in a project must be scientifically sound, socially beneficial, and economically viable. In prioritizing and selecting adaptation options, certain considerations must be applied. Climate impact pathways can help. They are analytical tools that help…
27 June 2016
There is no need to come up with a new type of economic analysis to determine the impacts of climate change. However, there might be a need to use economic analysis as a guide in project design and decision-making.
27 June 2016
How does climate change affect the Himalayan region?
Aside from the apparent increasing temperature, Himalayan region has been experiencing serveral changes affecting its environment and inhabitants. This presentation gives a snapshot on the changes on glacier ice volume and glacial lakes.
27 June 2016
What is the relevance of managing uncertainties on climate change risk reduction? This presentation describes the main sources of uncertainty in future climate projections and explains how ensembles of climate model simulations are used to explore and quantify different types of uncertainty.…
27 June 2016
Learn how the climate change management framework helps reduce risks of infrastructure damage or loss from climate change and extreme events in Nepal. Various tools for introducing climate resilience at different entry points are discussed as well.
27 June 2016
Today and tomorrow’s climate is not as it used to be. The world will continue to warm, and more than what has been observed despite several mitigation efforts. This presentation puts spotlight on climate science and some relevant information that one needs to understand the alarming trend.
27 June 2016
Countries in South Asia are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Some of the threats that hound South Asia include water shortages, increased sea level, and damages to properties and livelihood. This presentation looks into the adverse effects of climate change in the area, particularly the…
27 June 2016
Many economic sectors are dependent on or sensitive to weather and climate. Extreme weather events that bring multiple hazards have serious economic impacts, affecting people, infrastructure, and livelihood. This presentation highlights how climate change can affect various economic sectors,…