Climate Impacts to the Economy


The Fifth Assessment’s Climate Impacts to the Economy Statewide Topical Report covers the fiscal and economic impacts of current and projected climate change events and trends in California. This report examines the direct and indirect effects of climate change across key sectors of California’s economy, synthesizing evidence from peer-reviewed academic research, government agency reports, and analyses by private and nonprofit organizations. It emphasizes both current impacts and projected future costs, while highlighting proven adaptation strategies that offer cost-effective responses to climate challenges.  

Report Information

Coordinating Lead Authors

Teevrat Garg and Gordon McCord, UC San Diego