Considerations for Prioritization

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.

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  • © 2021 American Society of Civil Engineers.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute
  Ports and Harbors Committee
  Reston, VA  United States  2091
• Publication Date: 2021-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 129-148
• Monograph Title: Impacts of Future Weather and Climate Extremes on United States Infrastructure

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Climate change; Decision support systems; Multiple criteria decision making; Sensitivity analysis; Strategic planning; Weather conditions
• Identifier Terms: United Nations Environment Program
• Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Planning and Forecasting;

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• Accession Number: 01839610
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780784415863
• Files: TRIS, ASCE
• Created Date: Mar 23 2022 10:53AM