Economics of climate change mitigation
The Economic Cost of Climate Change in Europe: Synthesis Report on State of Knowledge and Key Research Gaps
This report reviews current knowledge and knowledge gaps on the economic costs of climate change in Europe, including the costs of inaction and socio-economic tipping points.
Climate Change Risks and Adaptation: Linking Policy and Economics
This report provides practical guidance and the latest evidence for policy makers on how they can more reliably estimate the costs and benefits of adaptation.
Egypt: National Economic, Environment and Development Study (NEEDS) for Climate Change Project
A boat along the Nile, Aswan, Egypt. Image © panoramio.com National Development Plans and Priorities in the context of Climate...
Assessment of the Likely Financial Costs Necessary for Health Protection for Climate Change
Executive Summary Improved economic assessments of the costs associated with the health impacts of climate change can help support investment...
Marginal Abatement Cost Curves
This paper explains different approaches to using Marginal Abatement Cost (MAC) curves as a mitigation decision tool. It also demonstrates appropriate interpretation of MAC curves through illustrated examples.
The Challenges of Linking Sectoral and Economy-wide Models
This brief explores how to link sectoral and economy-wide models to understand the socio-economic implications of proposed mitigation actions in countries.
Assessing the costs of adaptation to climate change
Summary Several recent studies have reported adaptation costs for climate change, including for developing countries. They have similar-sized estimates and...