Adaptation Quote by Nicholas Stern
“Adaptation can efficiently reduce the costs of climate change while atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases are being stabilised”
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.
Invest in adaptation now.
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When to use this quote
- government planning
- infrastructure projects
- community resilience
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What adaptation measures give the best ROI?
- How to balance mitigation and adaptation?
Adaptation alone can't prevent emissions.