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Adaptation Quote by Nicholas Stern

“Adaptation can efficiently reduce the costs of climate change while atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases are being stabilised” quote by Nicholas Stern
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“Adaptation can efficiently reduce the costs of climate change while atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases are being stabilised”

Nicholas Stern

About This Quote

Source Report: The Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change, 2006

Efficient adaptation lowers climate costs while greenhouse gases stabilize.

In simple terms: Adaptation cuts costs during stabilization.

Key Takeaway

Invest in adaptation now.

Themes

climate policy economics risk management

Mood

concerned pragmatic

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • government planning
  • infrastructure projects
  • community resilience

Key Concepts

sustainability cost‑benefit analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What adaptation measures give the best ROI?
  • How to balance mitigation and adaptation?
A Different Perspective

Adaptation alone can't prevent emissions.

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