Estimation of climate change impacts on the agriculture sector and food security

The document analyzes the impacts due to climate change depending on the fulfillment of emission reduction (mitigation) commitments and national adaptation actions in agriculture and food security within the framework of the Paris Agreement. From damage functions to yields of eight crops in mitigation and adaptation scenarios and viewed under three perspectives (whole economy, industry […]

Construction of the social accounting matrix for water as an economic input.

This document presents the procedures and considerations for constructing a Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) for the year 2012 that integrates information from the National Water Accounts produced by DANE. With this analytical tool, it is possible to determine the use of water resources within the economy and identify the potential effects that changes in water […]

Summary: Economic Impacts of Climate Change in Bogotá

he Economic Impacts of Climate Change Study for Colombia (EIECC) is a long-term research agenda coordinated by the National Planning Department (DNP) that aims to conduct economic analyses on the implications of climate change in the country. The study integrates data and knowledge from different areas of study and economic sectors to analyze the regional […]