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Defining the Scope of an Assessment,terest and the assessment process to be used (Figure 2.1). The objective of this scoping effort is to focus on important questions and issues and to use limited resources efficiently. The IPCC has outlined a general approach for scoping and problem definition (IPCC 1992). The IPCC outline and Carter

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Defining and Applying Scenarios and Using GCM Data for Vulnerability Assessments,te change. Selecting scenarios is one of the most important steps in assessing a country’s vulnerability to climate change because it affects the magnitude and the direction of results. An “extreme” scenario can yield extreme results, whereas a “mild” scenario can yield mild results. Thus, selection

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Conducting Biophysical Impact and Technical Adaptation Assessments,s is to conduct the biophysical impact and technical adaptation assessments. These assessments focus on the specific biological and physical effects that climate change may have on various sectors of the economy and the natural environment. This section describes procedures for conducting assessment

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Integration of Impact Assessment Results,results of their work into an integrated assessment of these impacts. The integration process is one of the most difficult of the analytical steps, but it is one which best provides critical context for decision makers.

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Conducting Biophysical Impact and Technical Adaptation Assessments,hat climate change may have on various sectors of the economy and the natural environment. This section describes procedures for conducting assessments on five sectors:.Other sectors can also be affected by climate change. Countries should feel free to expand on this list in the country study as time and resources allow.

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