The adaptation finance gap can only be closed by limiting the adaptation costs

W.P. Pauw

doi:10.1016/j.oneear.2021.09.002

The adaptation finance gap can only be closed by limiting the adaptation costs

W.P. Pauw^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Although adaptation finance is increasing, the latest UNEP Adaptation Gap Report shows that it does not outweigh mounting adaptation costs. More funding is required, preferably for anticipatory adaptation. Closing the adaptation finance gap simultaneously requires a maximization of efforts to limit adaptation costs through ambitious mitigation and sustainable finance policies.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1352-1355
Number of pages	4
Journal	One Earth
Volume	4
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2021.09.002
Publication status	Published - 22 Oct 2021

UN SDGs

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SDG 13 Climate Action

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adaptation costs
adaptation finance
UNFCCC

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Global progress on adaptation finance
Watkiss, P., Chapagain, D., Pauw, W. P., Savvidou, G. & Butera, B., Nov 2021, The Gathering Storm: Adapting to climate change in a post-pandemic world: Adaptation Gap Report 2021. Nairobi: UNEP, p. 27-36 10 p.
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Global progress on financing for adaptation
Pauw, W. P., Weikmans, R., Watson, C., Jahns, H., Prowse, M., Quevedo, A. & Puri, J., Jan 2021, Adaptation Gap Report 2020. Neufeldt, H., Christiansen, L. & Dale, T. W. (eds.). Nairobi: UNEP, p. 22-31 (Adaptation Gap Report).
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The climate consistency goal and the transformation of global finance
Zamarioli, L., Pauw, W. P., König, M. & Chenet, H., Jul 2021, In: Nature Climate Change. 11, 7, p. 578-583 6 p.
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The adaptation finance gap can only be closed by limiting the adaptation costs

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Global progress on adaptation finance

Global progress on financing for adaptation

The climate consistency goal and the transformation of global finance

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