Assessing and Managing Loss and Damage
Local-level evidence to inform global-level action in Gujarat, India
Ex-Post Systems Analysis and Retrospective Loss and Damage Assessment | Part I-A
This report marks the first submission in a broader initiative aimed at developing a city-level methodology for assessing Loss and Damage (L&D). It examines policies and planning frameworks across National, State, and City levels, alongside historical data on extreme climate events, to assess how cities of Ahmedabad and Surat in Gujarat are managing the impacts of Loss and Damage from such events. Key climate risks addressed include extreme heat, drought, urban flooding, and sea level rise. The report aims to identify vulnerabilities- both in infrastructure and within affected communities- focusing on their exposure and associated risks. This stage of the study seeks to establish a baseline for Loss and Damage (L&D), which will guide future climate adaptation and management plans at the city level.