Transcription of From science to policy: developing responses to …
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IntroductionClimate change poses risks to human health, ecosystems, social and culturalsystems, and economic development. It also provides opportunities. The goals of climate policy should be to reduce the risks and take advantage of the to the potential effects of climate change is a complex and ongoingprocess requiring actions by individuals, communities, governments and inter-national agencies. In order to make informed decisions, policymakers will need timely and useful information about the possible consequences of climatechange, people s perceptions of whether the consequences are positive or nega-tive,4available adaptation options, and the benefits of slowing the rate of climatechange.
develop a policy portfolio consisting of a sensible mix of approaches for reduc-ing the risks and taking advantage of the opportunities presented by climate
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