Fundamental questions on the economics of climate adaptation: Outlines of a new research programme

摘要: In view of the failure international negotiations on climate protection and improbability a trend reversal in changes that have already occurred, option change adaptation is becoming more important policy. A large number countries initiated process by drafting strategies or catalogues measures. Hence there an urgent need to support this at scientific level. The discipline economics has key role play context, especially with regard design, evaluation selection measures instruments. still relatively young field research into growing considerable pace exhibits wide range methodological approaches questions. Against background, present report aims undertake systematic structuring synthesis individual studies order provide political actors overview recommendations findings they must consider when making decisions. Another aim identify open questions and, based this, outline pointers for future direction adaptation.