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Infrastructure and Climate Change: Impacts and Adaptations for South Africa

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  • Amy E. Schweikert
  • Niko Strzepek
  • Kenneth Strzepek
  • Kyle P. Kwiatkowski
  • Paul S. Chinowsky

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This paper presents the results of the current study on the impact of climate change on the road and building infrastructure within South Africa. The approach builds upon previous work associated with the UNU-WIDER Development under Climate Change effort emphasizing the impact of climate change on roads. The paper illustrates how climate change effects on both road and building structures can be evaluated with the application of a new analysis system—the infrastructure planning support system.

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  • Amy E. Schweikert & Niko Strzepek & Kenneth Strzepek & Kyle P. Kwiatkowski & Paul S. Chinowsky, 2012. "Infrastructure and Climate Change: Impacts and Adaptations for South Africa," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2012-105, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
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    1. Paul Chinowsky & Channing Arndt, 2012. "Climate Change and Roads: A Dynamic Stressor–Response Model," Review of Development Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 16(3), pages 448-462, August.
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