The Economics of Climate Change in Rwanda
Abstract
This report concludes that existing climate variability has significant economic costs in Rwanda, i.e. has a current adaptation deficit, and that future climate change will lead to additional economic costs.
This study has assessed the Economics of Climate Change in Rwanda. It covers:
1. The impacts and economics costs of climate change;
2. The costs of adaptation; and
3. The potential for low carbon growth.
The study has advanced a number of approaches to investigate these areas, using aggregated analysis (top-down), sector assessment (bottom-up) and case studies.
The project was funded by the UK Department for International Development (DfID) and commissioned under DEW Point. The study was led by SEI Oxford, with additional team members from: ICPAC; Metroeconomica; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; ILRI; IIED; Vi-LIFE Programme; GGISNUR; Rwanda NGOs Forum on water, sanitation and environment (RWASEF).
Reference
Downing, T., Watkiss, P., Dyszynski, J.; et al. 2009. The Economics of Climate Change in Rwanda. Stockholm Environment Institute, Oxford.
Trending Discussions
From around the site...
Webinar: Engaging with academic and research institutions to close local adaptation knowledge gaps in the Asia-Pacific region
“The Asia Pacific Network (APAN) will host a webinar on ‘Engaging with academic and research institutions to close local...”
Date Announced: CBA16 2022
“The CBA16 planning team is pleased to announce that CBA16 will take place on 3 – 4 October 2022 . CBA16 is a conference...”
Net Zero: Heritage for Climate Action - Call for Proposals
“If you are an organization, looking to capture the potential of culture and heritage to reduce greenhouse gas emissions...”