GraSPP Research Seminar
As climate change intensifies, the need for adaptation to enhance human well-being is increasingly important. Adaptation involves behaviors and decisions aimed at reducing negative impacts and seizing new opportunities, influenced by socioeconomic factors that create constraints for individuals, communities, and governments. While often seen as a personal issue, market failures? Like limited access to information and credit? Can hinder progress, particularly for low-income populations. Effective adaptation policy is crucial for mitigating climate risks and addressing inequalities. This lecture reviews the economic literature on climate adaptation, focusing on responses to weather shocks after they occur (ex post) and preventive investments made beforehand (ex ante). It emphasizes policy evaluation frameworks, the need for public involvement, and future research priorities in climate adaptation.
Date & Time:
9:30-11:15, Thursday, October 30, 2025
*The seminar will be held online*
Speaker:
– B. Kelsey Jack (University of California, Berkeley)
Coordinator: Dr. Stacey H. Chen (GraSPP, UTokyo)
Registration:
Pre-registration is required: Registration Form