Perceptions of climate change: Applying assessments to policy and practice

Tanner, Thomas; Acharya, Sunil; Bahadur, Aditya

Abstract

The National Climate Change Impact Survey 2016 (NCCIS) asked households across Nepal to recall their individual experiences of short-term weather variations, impacts and their adaptation responses. This paper uses examples from Nepal and elsewhere to explore how survey data based on people’s perceptions can inform understanding and policy-making on climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation. We are able to distinguish four areas of policy and practice where such data has made particularly valuable contributions.

Citation

Tanner, T., Acharya, S., & Bahadur, A. Perceptions of climate change: Applying assessments to policy and practice. London

• Working Paper Type: Discussion Paper
• Deposit Date: Jul 26, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 26, 2021
• Pages: 1-24
• Publisher URL: https://www.actiononclimate.today/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/OPM_ACT_Nepal_Perceptions_Report_FINAL.pdf