Climate change impact assessment and use of downscaled climate ...
Climate change impact assessment and use of downscaled climate ...
Climate change impact assessment and use of downscaled climate ...
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Impact <strong>assessment</strong>s, <strong>and</strong> subsequent<br />
adaptation planning, need to deal with<br />
deep uncertainties<br />
• socio-economic <strong>change</strong>s <strong>and</strong> future emissions<br />
(timing <strong>of</strong> mitigation)<br />
• imperfect models, lack <strong>of</strong> scientific knowledge<br />
• natural r<strong>and</strong>omness – <strong>climate</strong> variability <strong>and</strong><br />
predictability <strong>of</strong> <strong>climate</strong><br />
• ability to adapt, costs <strong>of</strong> adaptation, speed <strong>of</strong><br />
adopting new technologies