RFF-CMCC EIEE Webinar – Using the social cost of carbon to value earth observing systems – January 17, 2019 – h.12.30 pm

Presenter: Roger Cooke, Resources for the Future, University of Strathclyde, Delft University of Technology, USA.

Introduced by: Valentina Bosetti – Bocconi University, RFF-CMCC European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE), Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici, Italy

At the RFF-CMCC European Institute on Economics and the Environment (EIEE), Roger Cooke is presenting “Using the social cost of carbon to value earth observing systems (with Alexander Golub, Bruce A. Wielicki, David F. Young, Martin G. Mlynczak, Rosemary R. Baize)”.

Abstract
The goal of this study is to show how to quantify the benefits of accelerated learning about key parameters of the climatic system and use this knowledge to improve decision-making on climate policy. The US social cost of carbon (SCC) methodology is used in innovative ways to value new Earth observing systems (EOSs). The study departs from the strict US SCC methodology, and from previous work, in that net benefits are used instead of only damages to calculate the value of information of the enhanced systems. In other respects the US SCC methodology is followed closely.We compute the surfeit expected net benefits of learning the actionable information earlier, with the enhanced system, versus learning later with existing systems. The enhanced systems are designed to give reliable information about climate sensitivity on accelerated timescales relative to existing systems; therefore, the decision context stipulates that a global reduced emissions path would be deployed upon receiving suitable information on the rate of temperature rise with a suitable level of confidence. By placing the enhanced observing system in a decision context, the SCC enables valuing this system as a real option.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Registration is required. Please confirm your participation HERE.
The seminar will be broadcasted also in streaming.

WHEN AND WHERE:
RFF-CMCC EIEE c/o Burò@BASE – Sala Riunioni 1/2 – 2nd floor – via Bergognone 34 – Milan (Subway Station Porta Genova, Green Line) h.12.30 pm – January 17, 2019.