PBL – Bruegel – PRISMA launched a webinar on representation of adaptation and maladaptation to climate change. The webinar aims to facilitate collaboration between the PRISMA modelling team and policymakers, industry associations and civil society representatives on the topic of adaptation and its representation in integrated assessment models.
At the webinar, the current status of adaptation and maladaptation in research on model-based scenarios will be discussed. Key insights will be presented from the ACCREU, NAVIGATE, PRISMA, and SPARCCLE projects. Through interactive discussions, the aim is to understand whether the expectations and needs of researchers, experts, and stakeholders align regarding the current research agenda, potentially leading to further research recommendations.
Date: 22 January
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 CEST
Platform: Zoom
Please register through the link below in advance to participate:
Format
- 20 minutes presentation by PBL/IIASA;
- 40 minutes of open discussion and Q&A.
Presenters
- Detlef van Vuuren – PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency;
- Marina Andrijevic – International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis;
- Edward Byers – International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis;
- Kai-Ivar van der Wijst – Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University.
Abstract
There has traditionally been a clear divide between research communities focused on climate change mitigation and those concentrating on climate impacts. However, it is known that there are important interactions. The community scenario framework (SSPs/RCPs) is intended to facilitate such integration. In recent years, some first efforts have been made to incorporate impacts and adaptation into detailed integrated assessment models, allowing for a better assessment of the interactions between mitigation, adaptation, and impacts in various scenarios. Such research can also delve into maladaptation, referring to forms of adaptation efforts that result in negative side effects or are ill-prepared for long-term climate change (e.g., this may include increased energy demand due to water desalination). In this stakeholder workshop, we will discuss the current status of adaptation and maladaptation in research on model-based scenarios. We will present key insights from the NAVIGATE, PRISMA, SPARCCLE, and ACCREU projects. Through interactive discussions, the aim is to understand whether the expectations and needs of researchers, experts, and stakeholders align regarding the current research agenda, potentially leading to further research recommendations. Your contributions will directly influence our research.