The ADM tool uses multi-criteria assessment methods to evaluate relative effectiveness and costs of various adaptation options, based on user's input evaluation criteria. Users rate adaptation options based on a scoring system of multiple criteria and input cost estimates, allowing for multicriteria analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis.
This toolbox entry has been labelled with the following tags:
| Sector: | independent | |
| Spatial scale: | local; national | |
| Temporal focus: | future | |
| Onset: | independent | |
| Role in decision process: | prescriptive | |
| Level of skills required: | limited | |
| Data requirements: | modest | |
| Adaptation tasks: | Expected outcomes: utility, welfare, effect etc. (e.g. CEA, CBA) |
ADM can be applied when multicritera analysis or cost-effectiveness analysis is necessary, useful when policy objectives cannot easily be monetized or expressed via a common metric. ADM can be applied for all sectors and spatial scales
The tool itself is easy to apply and requires no special technical assets or skills, however users require proficiency in estimating costs of adaptation measures.
The tool is free to use, and a user's guide and the tool are made available by Stratus Consulting. For more information, contact:
Joel Smith, Stratus Consulting, P.O. Box 4059, Boulder, CO 80306 USA; Tel: +1.303.381.8000; Fax: +1.303.381.8200; e-mail: jsmith@stratusconsulting.com; website: http://www.stratusconsulting.com/
Mizina, S.V., J.B. Smith, E. Gossen, K.F. Spiecker, and S.L. Witkowski. 1999. An evaluation of adaptation options for climate change impacts on agriculture in Kazakhstan. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Climate Change 4:25-41.
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Building Capacity in the Colombian coastal area
NCAP Colombia evaluates the vulnerability of key economic sectors to climate change effects in the coastal area and identifies strategies to build capacity to cope with potential SLR-related impacts in two vulnerable areas: Cartagena de Indias (Caribbean coast) and San Andres de Tumaco (Pacific coast). The project also generates public awareness and sets demonstrative pilot actions to prepare the country for the development of a National Policy on Climate Change Adaptation... |
