SUPPORTING OECD COUNTRIES’ CLIMATE ADAPTATION Michael Mullan Team lead – Climate change adaptation and development
Systemic impacts of climate change require a systemic response Sector Adaptation example Agriculture Alter crop species Alter timing Irrigation Plant breeding Sea level rise Depreciate vulnerable buildings Sea wall construction Beach enrichment Water Invest in water efficiency Divert/store more water Flood zoning Health Prepare for extreme weather Control disease carriers Treat infected people Energy New cooling capacity Changes in insulation New building codes 2
Most OECD countries have developed national adaptation strategies DNK KOR MEX HUN NOR SWE AUT DEU NLD TUR CHL CHE GBR CAN GRC LUX FRA BEL PRT AUS CZE POL SVK SVN NZL USA JPN FIN ESP IRL EST ISR ITA ISL Preliminary activities Action without strategy Strategy published Plan published Source: Mullan et al (2013) – National Adaptation Planning: Lessons from 3 OECD Countries
Previous work by OECD to support adaptation planning and implementation – Establishing an economic framework for adaptation, including estimates of costs and benefits – Considering the regional implications of adaptation (Alpine region) – Analyzing private sector engagement in adaptation – Supporting adaptation and development co-operation 4
Proposed focus for 2013/14 on economics and policy of adaptation • National-level prioritisation, appraisal & evaluation approaches • Policy Forum on Adaptation 2014 • Potential additional elements Climate resilience and economic growth Global estimates of adaptation costs and benefits Sectoral adaptation analyses Michael.mullan@oecd.org www.oecd.org/env/cc/adaptation.htm 5
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