Can we adapt to all current and future climate impacts?
Author(s)
Theokritoff, Emily
Type
Report
Abstract
Key points
• Limits to adaptation exist; some are already being experienced and others will increasingly be reached in the future if stringent emissions reductions and concerted adaptation efforts are not delivered.
• Adaptation, mitigation and losses and damages must be equally addressed and in parallel to ensure a safe and just future for all.
• Information on limits to adaptation should be included in adaptation plans to support effectiveness of measures in the long-term.
• Limits to adaptation exist; some are already being experienced and others will increasingly be reached in the future if stringent emissions reductions and concerted adaptation efforts are not delivered.
• Adaptation, mitigation and losses and damages must be equally addressed and in parallel to ensure a safe and just future for all.
• Information on limits to adaptation should be included in adaptation plans to support effectiveness of measures in the long-term.
Date Issued
2024-10-18
Citation
Grantham Institute background briefing, 2024, pp.1-5
Publisher
Imperial Grantham Institute
Start Page
1
End Page
5
Journal / Book Title
Grantham Institute background briefing
Copyright Statement
© 2024 The authors, produced for The Grantham Institute. This work is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No-Derivatives 4.0 International License. This license permits all or part of the work to be copied and shared with others, provided that the original authors and source are credited.
Publication Status
Published