As a part of the ACCREU research project, Paul Watkiss Associates and the University of Graz are organizing a stakeholder workshop on Costing and Economic Analysis of National Adaptation Strategies, to be held online (Zoom) on Friday 26th September at 13:00-15:00 CEST.
Most European countries have now developed national adaptation policies, plans or programmes. However, many of these are not costed, and almost none consider the economic benefits of adaptation. Developing improved methods for assessing the costs and benefits of national adaptation programmes is therefore a priority and can help build the case for adaptation.
This interactive workshop brings together key stakeholders from around Europe to explore the costing and economic analysis of national climate adaptation strategies.
In the first part of the workshop, we will present recent research outcomes from the ACCREU project, drawing on two case studies. Case study 1 is on costing national adaptation plans, with a detailed case study from the UK, and a comparison to similar exercises in other European countries. Case study 2 is on the use of these results in macroeconomic models, to assess the effects of adaptation on GDP and the public finances. In the second part of the workshop, there will be a session to discuss the results and the policy implications.
Through a mix of presentations and interactive breakout discussions, participants will create a shared understanding of the current adaptation challenges and solutions. The workshop will directly contribute to research of the ACCREU project’s development of an adaptation decision type (ADT) for national adaptation programmes, plans and policies.
We hope you will be able to contribute your expertise and perspectives to this timely and important discussion.
Please register via this link if interested.
An agenda and link to the zoom meeting will be provided prior to the event.
ACCREU workshop series are organised according to the different ‘adaptation decision type’ (adaptation themes). These workshops will explore the scalability of adaptation strategies, as well as key barriers and opportunities.