Publications


Adaptation to climate change

Working paper by Sam Fankhauser on 11 Nov 2016

This article reviews the economic and analytical challenges of adaptation to climate change. Adaptation to climate risks that can no longer be avoided is an important aspect of the global … read more »



Autonomous adaptation to riverine flooding in Satkhira District, Bangladesh: insights for transformation

Working paper by Adrian Fenton, Anne Tallontire, Jouni Paavola on 17 Oct 2016

Systematic understanding of adaptation measures utilised by households in developing countries is needed to identify the constraints they face, and the external interventions or adaptation planning needed to overcome them. Ecological-resilience, political-ecology, and risk-hazard approaches have dominated research on climate change adaptation and they have mostly focused on incremental adaptation. This article examines to what […]


Barriers and opportunities for robust decision making approaches to support climate change adaptation in the developing world

Research article by Ajay Gajanan Bhave, Declan Conway, Suraje Dessai, David Stainforth on 29 Sep 2016

Abstract Climate change adaptation is unavoidable, particularly in developing countries where the adaptation deficit is often larger than in developed countries. Robust Decision Making (RDM) approaches are considered useful for supporting adaptation decision making, yet case study applications in developing countries are rare. This review paper examines the potential to expand the geographical and sectoral […]



Susanne Lorenz

Use of Climate Projections in Local Adaptation Planning: Lessons from England & Germany

Policy publication by Susanne Lorenz, Piers Forster, Jouni Paavola, Suraje Dessai on 10 Aug 2016

A study of adaptation in local government in the UK and Germany found that existing policy, legal and regulatory frameworks limit the use of climate projections in local adaptation planning in either country. Political and economic constraints strongly affect the usefulness of climate information for adaptation decision-making. Read the briefing note here.


Susanne Lorenz

Adaptation Planning and the use of climate change projections in local government in England and Germany

Research article by Susanne Lorenz, Jouni Paavola, Piers Forster, Suraje Dessai on 10 Aug 2016

ABSTRACT Planning for adaptation to climate change is often regarded to be a local imperative and considered to be more effective if grounded on a solid evidence base and recognisant of relevant climate projections. Research has already documented some of the challenges of making climate information usable in decision-making but has not yet sufficiently reflected […]


A systematic review of the impacts of climate variability and change on electricity systems in Europe

Research article by Jouni Paavola, Suraje Dessai, Muriel Bonjean Stanton on 1 Aug 2016

Understanding the impacts of CV&C2 (climate variability and change) on electricity systems is paramount for operators preparing for weather-related disruptions, policymakers deciding on future directions of energy policies and European decision makers shaping research programs. This study conducted a systematic literature review to collate consistent patterns of impacts of CV&C on electricity systems in Europe. […]