Sentences with phrase «cost of adaptation measures»

In the area of climate change, the report highlights the findings of its Emissions Gap Report 2013 — which details the gap between current global emissions and the reduction needed to remain on track to meet the 2 degree Celsius global warming target — and its Africa Adaptation Gap Report, which describes the costs of adaptation measures on the African continent under various global warming scenarios.

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DIVA is a global model to estimate impacts of sea level rise on all coastal nations as well as the costs and benefits of possible adaptation measures.

The report estimates the cost of climate adaptation measures for Pacific Island countries.

This analytical report shows the wide range of adverse impacts of climate change in Africa and assesses the balance of economic costs, as a function of a range of scenarios including both successful and failed global mitigation efforts, and strong compared to weak implementation of adaptation measures.

«(n) the promotion of sustainable settlement and transportation strategies in urban and rural areas including the promotion of measures to --(i) reduce energy demand in response to the likelihood of increases in energy and other costs due to long - term decline in non-renewable resources, (ii) reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, and (iii) address the necessity of adaptation to climate change; in particular, having regard to location, layout and design of new development.»

But economic analysis, which focuses on the monetary costs and benefits of an option, is just one important component of decision making relating to adaptation alternatives, and final decisions about such measures are almost never based on this information alone.

EWENT also evaluated the efficiency, applicability and finance needs for adaptation and mitigation measures which will dampen and reduce the costs of weather impacts.

IRTORISKI The study investigated how the use of cost benefit analysis in climate change adaptation planning can be streamlined such as to be useful both for initial prioritisation of natural hazards according to their risk and for initial comparison of measures regarding a particular hazard, while avoiding complex model exercises.

Adaptation benefits - The avoided damage costs or the accrued benefits following the adoption and implementation of adaptationAdaptation benefits - The avoided damage costs or the accrued benefits following the adoption and implementation of adaptationadaptation measures.

• Enhanced the accuracy of visual diagnostic assessment process up till 97 % by implementing modern, computerized and research based evaluative protocols • Reduced annual procurement cost by $ 30K by recommending less costly, reliable replacements of conventional and expensive visual assessment equipment • Brought the hospital's optometric department in 100 % compliance with HIPPA guidelines • Conducted numerous educational workshops to spread awareness regarding safe and healthy measures and life style adaptations to prevent loss of vision among patients at risk