Considerations for Prioritization
- 3 September 2021
- book chapter
- Published by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Abstract
Many prioritization schemes are based on analysis of the relative merits and drawbacks of improvements or the tangible impacts of failure. This chapter discusses some of the constraints faced by decision makers, followed by an analysis and examples of the possible ways to frame a prioritization scheme. Decision steps are presented that were developed to assist in creating a sector- or location-specific prioritization framework. These decision steps are informed by the United Nations Environment Programme Multi-Criteria Assessment for climate change prioritization tool, and include: understanding the decision context; identifying options for adaptation; identifying criteria and indicators; scoring, weighting, and interpreting results; and conducting a sensitivity analysis.Keywords
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