The aim of this report is to provide decision-makers with a systemic way of answering questions related to climate adaptation, including: What is the potential climate-related loss to our economies and societies over the coming decades? How much of that loss can we avert? What investement will be requierd – and will teh benefits of investment outway the costs?
The report focuses specifically on the economic aspects of adaptation, it outlines a fact-based risk management appraoch that national and local leaders can use to understand the impact of climate on their economies – and identify actions to minimize the impact at the lowest cost to society.