Economics of Climate Change in Central and West Asia

The technical assistance (TA) seeks to address the lack of robust evidence on the options and costs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (mitigation) and reduce the negative effects of climate change (adaptation) in Central and West Asia.

The economist will carry out economic modeling and an assessment of the climate change impact and adaptation options across sectors.

The economist will:

(i) conduct economic modeling for Afghanistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan covering energy and water resources toward 2100;

(ii) assess the costs and benefits of adaptation measures by country and sector using economic modeling techniques;

(iii) conduct consultations to complement the economic modeling with experience of implementing adaptation on the ground;

(iv) rank adaptation options;

(v) contribute to reporting, workshops, and knowledge products; and

(vi) carry out a capacity development program on economic assessment.