The Economic Analysis of Climate Adaptation

Dr. Josselin Rouillard; Jenny Tröltzsch; John Tarpey; P. Watkiss; A. Hunt; F. Bosello; T. Ermolieva; C. Goodess; R. Mechler; R. Parrado; E. Sainz de Murieta; P. Scussolini

The Economic Analysis of Climate Adaptation

Insights for policy-makers

Publication: Report
Citation: Rouillard, J., Tröltzsch, J., Tarpey, J., Lago, M., Watkiss, P., Hunt, A. Bosello, F., Ermolieva, T., Goodess, C., Mechler, R., Parrado, R., Sainz de Murieta, E., Scussolini, P. (2016). The economic analysis of climate adaptation: Insights for policy-makers. ECONADAPT deliverable 10.3

Rouillard, J., Tröltzsch, J., Tarpey, J., Lago, M., Watkiss, P., Hunt, A. Bosello, F., Ermolieva, T., Goodess, C., Mechler, R., Parrado, R., Sainz de Murieta, E., Scussolini, P. (2016). The economic analysis of climate adaptation: Insights for policy-makers. ECONADAPT deliverable 10.3

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Dr. Josselin Rouillard

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The Economic Appraisal of Adaptation Investments under Uncertainties

Policy Recommendations, Lessons Learnt and Guidance

Year 2016

Publication:Report

The ECONADAPT data repository was developed to include cost and benefit estimates for adaptation measures and with this support the evaluation of climate adaptation activities on different scales. It contains cost and benefits which were compiled and estimated in the ECONADAPT Case study Work Packages 5-9. Furthermore, it includes information from reviews in the methods oriented WPs. It was developed in a web-based format.

ECONADAPT Toolbox: Data Repository

Year 2016

Publication:Report

The deliverable 10.4 had the aim to summarize and introduce the ECONADAPT Toolbox to potential users in a clear, brief format. It was a useful document for the wider dissemination of the toolbox.

ECONADAPT Toolbox: Summary

Year 2016

Publication:Report

Tröltzsch, J., Rouillard, J., Tarpey, J., Lago, M., Watkiss, P., Hunt, A. (2016). The economics of climate change adaptation: Insights into economic assessment methods. ECONADAPT Deliverable 10.2

The Economics of Climate Change Adaptation

Insights into Economic Assessment Methods

Year 2016

Publication:Report

Tröltzsch, Jenny; Josselin Rouillard; Manuel Lago 2016: ECONADAPT Web-Toolbox. ECONADAPT deliverable 10.1.

ECONADAPT Web-Toolbox

Year 2016

Publication:Web Application

The ECONADAPT project website advances the knowledge and evidence base on the economics of adaptation, and converts the findings into practical material to support decision-making. Innovative methods were co-developed and tested in a participative way with a diverse user groups engaged in adaptation policy at multiple governance scales. The results and findings from the project brought together in a toolbox.

Tools for Economic Evaluation of Climate Adaptation: ECONADAPT's Toolbox and Library

Year 2016

Publication:Poster

Tröltzsch, Jenny; Manuel Lago; Josselin Rouillard et. al. (2015): Reviewing the Use of Non-monetary Metrics/Weights for Use in Decision-making of Adaptation to Climate Change Projects. Poster.

Reviewing the Use of Non-monetary Metrics/Weights for Use in Decision-making of Adaptation to Climate Change Projects

Year 2015

Publication:Report

Rouillard, J., Tröltzsch, J., Lago, M., Markandya, A., Sainz de Murieta, E., Galarraga, I. (2016). Distributional objectives and non-monetary metrics. FP7 Econadapt project, Deliverable 2.3.

Distributional Objectives and Non-monetary Metrics

Year 2016

Publication:Report

Chiabai, Aline; Alistair Hunt; Ibon Galarraga et. al. (2015). Using Cost and Benefits to Assess Adaptation Options. ECONADAPT Deliverable 3.1A.

Using Cost and Benefits to Assess Adaptation Options

Year 2015

Language: English
Authorship: Dr. Josselin Rouillard

Jenny Tröltzsch

John Tarpey

Dr. Manuel Lago

P. Watkiss

A. Hunt

F. Bosello

T. Ermolieva

C. Goodess

R. Mechler

R. Parrado

E. Sainz de Murieta

P. Scussolini
Credits: Contributors: Biewald, A., Chiabai, A., Christensen, O., Eaton, E., Galarraga, I., Kaprová, K., Khabarov, K., Kontogianni, A., Kuik, O., Melichar, J., Mochizuki, J., Pardy, J., Skourtos, M., Szewczyk, W., van Ierland, E., Wellman, J.
Layout: Beáta Vargová
Funding: European Commission, Directorate-General Research & Innovation (DG Research & Innovation), International
Year: 2016
Dimension: 46 pp.
Project: Economics of Climate Change Adaptation in Europe (ECONADAPT)
Project ID: 2728
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How can this document help you?
How to navigate this document?
How can economics support decision making in climate change adaptation?
Why should I use economics?
What does it involve?
A policy-led framework to adaptation economics 8 Why should you worry about uncertainties?
What are the main steps involved in economic analysis of climate change adaptation?
Defining the adaptation problem
Identify entry points and stakeholders
Assessing the context and materiality
Climate and risk information
Sourcing and using climate information for adaptation economics
Option identification, sequencing and prioritisation
Financing, programming and implementation
Continuous / ex post evaluation
Appraising projects
When is it useful?
An application to inland and coastal flood risk management
Appraising policies and programmes
When is it useful?
An application to European agricultural policy 25 Adaptation context analysis of the CAP: some key results
Appraising in international development context
When is it useful?
An application to coffee production and tea plantation in Rwanda
Application of economic rules for decision-making under uncertainty
Towards climate risk management: tackling disaster risk management as part of adaptation
When is it useful?
An application to Austria and the EU
Using policy scorecards to assess pressures on the fiscal position
Macroeconomic appraisal
When is it useful?
An application to the study of planned adaptation
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Keywords: Adaptation

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PublicationReportThe Economics of Climate Change Adaptation

Tröltzsch, J., Rouillard, J., Tarpey, J., Lago, M., Watkiss, P., Hunt, A. (2016). The economics of climate change adaptation: Insights into economic assessment methods. ECONADAPT Deliverable 10.2 ... Read more

Tröltzsch, J., Rouillard, J., Tarpey, J., Lago, M., Watkiss, P., Hunt, A. (2016). The economics of climate change adaptation: Insights into economic assessment methods. ECONADAPT Deliverable 10.2

ProjectEconomic Aspects of Climate Change Adaptation

Economic Aspects of Climate Change Adaptation

Rising sea levels, altered rainfall patterns, extreme weather events, and their socioeconomic consequences (economic crisis, migration, infrastructure loss, etc.) are only some of the effects of climate change that will hit hardest in developing and industrializing... Read more

Economic Aspects of Climate Change Adaptation

Duration: Sep - Dec 2012
Funding: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Germany

PresentationSpeechThe Economics of Climate Change Adaptation: Introduction to ECONADAPT

Dr. Josselin Rouillard (Ecologic Institut)

On 2nd December 2015, Dr. Josselin Rouillard, Fellow at Ecologic Institute, together with Dr. Alistair Hunt from the University of Bath, gave a presentation at the ECONADAPT side event at COP21/CMP11 in Paris. The presentation slides are available for download. ... Read more

Speech:The Economics of Climate Change Adaptation: Introduction to ECONADAPT

Date: 2 December 2015
Location: Paris, France

ProjectEconomic Impacts of Climate Change and Costs of Adaptation for the City of Hamburg

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In light of the growing importance of climate change adaptation, the project objectives are to assist the City of Hamburg in the preparation of their adaptation strategy to climate change. Adaptation to climate change must be decided and implemented mainly on the... Read more

Economic Impacts of Climate Change and Costs of Adaptation for the City of Hamburg

Duration: Jan - Jul 2012
Funding: Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg , Germany

ProjectEconomic Consequences of Climate Change

Economic Consequences of Climate Change

The economic impacts of climate change on the Member States of the European Union will be investigated using practical indicators. Sector specific information regarding energy, agriculture, insurance, tourism and health will be reviewed. The European Environemnt... Read more

Economic Consequences of Climate Change

Duration: Dec 2007 - Mar 2008
Funding: European Environment Agency (EEA), International

ProjectEconomics of Climate Change: Costs and Benefits of Adaptation Measures for Climate Change

Economics of Climate Change: Costs and Benefits of Adaptation Measures for Climate Change

Within the "German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change", it is necessary to compare and prioritize different adaptation measures. One approach is to use economic instruments, especially cost-benefit analyses. However, there is also a need to evaluate adaptation... Read more

Economics of Climate Change: Costs and Benefits of Adaptation Measures for Climate Change

Duration: Nov 2009 - Nov 2011
Funding: German Environment Agency (UBA), Germany

NewsBASE Case Studies at Climate-ADAPT Platform

ProjectCosts, Benefits and Limitations of Adaptation Measures in Germany

Costs, Benefits and Limitations of Adaptation Measures in Germany

In this pre-study, Ecologic Institute examined various methods for assessing the costs and benefits, but also limitations, of adaptation measures in Germany with the aim of prioritising adaptation measures to climate change. Background: The warming of global... Read more

Costs, Benefits and Limitations of Adaptation Measures in Germany

Duration: Nov - Dec 2008
Funding: German Environment Agency (UBA), Germany

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