Publication: Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change : Synthesis Report
Date
2010
ISSN
Published
2010
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
To address these objectives, the study
was conducted on two parallel tracks: (1) a global tracka
top-down approach, in which national databases were used to
generate aggregate estimates at a global scale, drawing on a
wide variety of sector studies; and (2) a country level
track: a bottom-up approach, in whichsub-national
data were aggregated to generate estimates at economywide,
sectoral, and local levels. This Synthesis Report integrates
and summarizes the key findings of a global study report and
seven country case study reports covering Bangladesh,
Bolivia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mozambique, Samoa, and
Vietnam(Figure ES-1). By providing information on
lessons learned and insights gained on adaptation to climate
change from global, country, and sector-level
analyses,the hope is to help policymakers
worldwide prioritize actions, along with developing a
robust, integrated approach for greater resilience to
climate risks. The Report begins with the concepts and
methodology used for analyses in both the global and the
country case studies, including a discussion of study
limitations. This is followed by a synthesis of key results
from the global and country tracks and a conclusion with
lessons learned.
Citation
“World Bank. 2010. Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change : Synthesis Report. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/d9f535fc-e880-52af-a9d2-e3948dc84147 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”