Economics of Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events in Developing Countries

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2010
Document Type:
Discussion Paper
Theme:
Climate and Environment
Authors:
Das-Gupta, S., Blankespoor, B., Laplante, B., Wheeler, D.

Abstract

This paper attempts to assess the costs of adaptation to extreme weather events, asking how climate change will alter the incidence of these events, and how their impact will be distributed geographically. It focuses on the role of socioeconomic development in increasing climate resilience, and in particular analyses the importance of female education and empowerment in reducing weather-related loss risks. Risks and costs of being affected by floods and drought are examined.

Citation

World Bank, Washington DC, USA. Discussion Paper 1, 32 pp.

Economics of Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events in Developing Countries

Published 1 January 2010
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