Tony Patt

Anthony Patt leads the Decisions and Governance research group in the program on Risk, Policy, and Vulnerability at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). The group’s research is on the effectiveness of policies at addressing risks and uncertainties in the area of climate change, considering both the restructuring of energy systems and adapting to climate impacts and vulnerabilities. They apply a wide range of methods to study these problems, including statistical data analysis, stakeholder survey and discussion, field experiments, and quantitative modeling.

Dr. Patt is a senior editor of the journals Regional Environmental Change and Climate & Development, and an editorial board member of Global Environmental Change. For the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fifth Assessment Report, he is a Review Editor in Working Group II, and a Lead Author in Working Group III.

Prior to coming to IIASA in 2006, Dr. Patt was a research fellow and lecturer at Harvard University, where he completed his PhD in Public Policy, and then a faculty member in the Department of Geography and Environment at Boston University and a Visiting Professor at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

Last update: 13-SEP-2011

Hanger,S. Pfenninger,S. Dreyfus,M. Patt,A. (2013)

Knowledge and information needs of adaptation policy-makers: A European study ... More

Sharma,U. Scolobig,A. Patt,A. (2012)

The effects of decentralization on the production and use of risk assessment: Insights from landslide management in India and Italy ... More

Dreyfus,M. Patt,A. (2012)

The European Commission White Paper on adaptation: Appraising its strategic success as an instrument of soft law ... More

Lilliestam,J. Bielicki,J.M. Patt,A. (2012)

Comparing carbon capture and storage (CCS) with concentrating solar power (CSP): Potentials, costs, risks, and barriers ... More

Battaglini,A. Komendantova,N. Brtnik,P. Patt,A. (2012)

Perception of barriers for expansion of electricity grids in the European Union ... More

Fan,L. Norman,C.S. Patt,A. (2012)

Electricity capacity investment under risk aversion: A case study of coal, gas, and concentrated solar power ... More

Sharma,U. Patt,A. (2012)

Disaster warning response: The effects of different types of personal experience ... More

Komendantova,N. Patt,A. Barras,L. Battaglini,A. (2012)

Perception of risks in renewable energy projects: The case of concentrated solar power in North Africa ... More

Komendantova,N. Patt,A. Kraxner,F. (2012)

Sustainability and green job creation ... More

Komendantova,N. Scolobig,A. Vinchon,C. Begoubou-Valerius,M. Patt,A. (2012)

Institutional challenges for multi risk management: comparative analysis of Naples, Italy, and Guadeloupe, France, case studies ... More

Komendantova,N. Patt,A. Battaglini,A. (2012)

Grid integration for Trans-Mediterranean cooperation: Regulatory and public acceptance barriers ... More

Komendantova,N. Patt,A. Williges,K. (2011)

Solar power investment in North Africa: Reducing perceived risks ... More

Patt,A. Komendantova,N. Battaglini,A. Lilliestam,J. (2011)

Regional integration to support full renewable power deployment for Europe by 2050 ... More

Demerau,K. Williges,K. Patt,A. Gauche,P. (2011)

Costs of reducing water use of concentrating solar power to sustainable levels: Scenarios for North Africa ... More

Eakin,H.C. Patt,A. (2011)

Are adaptation studies effective, and what can enhance their practical impact? ... More

Komendantova,N. Patt,A. (2011)

Could corruption pose a barrier to roll-out of renewable energy in North Africa? ... More

Damm,A. Eberhard,K. Patt,A. (2011)

Risikowahrnehmung von Erdrutschen: Ergebnisse einer empirischen Untersuchung in der Suedoststeiermark ... More

Komendantova,N. Patt,A. Pfenninger,S. (2011)

Corruption blocks solar Sahara project ... More

Schellekens,G. Battaglini,A. Finlay,C. Fuerstenwerth,D. Lilliestam,J. Patt,A. Schmidt,P. (2011)

Moving towards 100% renewable electricity in Europe & North Africa by 2050 ... More

Pfenninger,S. Werners,S. Hinkel,J. Patt,A. (2011)

Report on review of cross-sectoral impact of decisions and types of problems and contexts in which different dimensions of uncertainty play a role: An exploration of tipping points in climate policy responses ... More

Patt,A. Hinkel,J. Swart,R. (2011)

Report on uncertainty methods ... More

Patt,A. Lilliestam,J. (2011)

Evaluating progress on renewable electricity goals ... More

Komendantova,N. Patt,A. (2011)

Barriers to renewable energy investment ... More

Williges,K. Lilliestam,J. Patt,A. (2010)

Making concentrated solar power competitive with coal: The costs of a European feed-in tariff ... More

Patt,A. van Vuuren,D.P. Berkhout,F. Aaheim,A. Hof,A.F. Isaac,M. Mechler,R. (2010)

Adaptation in integrated assessment modeling: Where do we stand? ... More

Patt,A. Tadross,M. Nussbaumer,P. Asante,K. Metzger,M. Rafael,J. Goujon,A. Brundrit,G. (2010)

Estimating least-developed countries' vulnerability to climate-related extreme events over the next 50 years ... More

Patt,A. (2010)

Effective regional energy governance - not global environmental governance - is what we need right now for climate change (Editorial) ... More

Patt,A. Suarez,P. Hess,U. (2010)

How do small-holder farmers understand insurance, and how much do they want it? Evidence from Africa ... More

Patt,A. (2010)

What can social science tell us about meeting the challenge of climate change? Five insights from five years that might make a difference ... More

Gupta,J. Persson,A. Olsson,L. Linnerooth-Bayer,J. van der Grijp,N. Jerneck,A. Klein,R.J.T. Thompson,M. Patt,A. (2010)

Mainstreaming climate change in development co-operation policy: Conditions for success ... More

Komendantova,N. Patt,A. (2010)

Influence of large-scale deployment of concentrated solar power on North African countries: Socio-economic aspects (Conference Paper) ... More

Pfenninger,S. Hanger,S. Dreyfus,M. Dubel,A. Hernandez-Mora,N. Esteve,P. Varela-Ortega,C. Watkiss,P. Patt,A. (2010)

Report on perceived policy needs and decision contexts ... More

Patt,A. Pfenninger,S. (2010)

Defining four integrative activities ... More

Patt,A. Varela,R. Nhantumbo,I. Bizikova,L. (2010)

The Social Dimensions of Adaptation to Climate Change in Mozambique ... More

Patt,A. (2010)

Playing at insurance ... More

Damerau,K. Williges,K. Patt,A. (2010)

Capturing the sun in North Africa ... More

Patt,A. (2010)

100% renewable electricity in Europe and North Africa by 2050: From vision to reality ... More

Patt,A. Pfenninger,S. Lilliestam,J. (2010)

Vulnerability of solar energy infrastructure and output to extreme events: Climate change implications (Conference paper) ... More

Schellekens,G. Battaglini,A. Lilliestam,J. McDonnell,J. Patt,A. (2010)

100% renewable electricity: A roadmap to 2050 for Europe and North Africa ... More

Reid,G. Lilliestam,J. Battaglini,A. Mitchell,C. Patt,A. Schellekens,G. (2010)

A Global Renewables Investment Plan (Conference paper) ... More

Tanaka,K. Cho,C. Krey,V. Patt,A. Rafaj,P. Rao-Skirbekk,S. Wagner,F. (2010)

Geoengineering to avoid overshoot: An analysis of uncertainty (Abstract) ... More

Patt,A. Peterson,N. Carter,M. Velez,M. Hess,U. Suarez,P. (2009)

Making index insurance attractive to farmers ... More

Meze-Hausken,E. Patt,A. Fritz,S. (2009)

Reducing climate risk for micro-insurance providers in Africa: A case study of Ethiopia ... More

Battaglini,A. Lilliestam,J. Haas,A. Patt,A. (2009)

Development of SuperSmart Grids for a more efficient utilisation of electricity from renewable sources ... More

Patt,A. Daze,A. Suarez,P. (2009)

Gender and climate change vulnerability: What's the problem, what's the solution? ... More

Patt,A. (2009)

Learning to crawl: How to use seasonal climate forecasts to build adaptive capacity ... More

Patt,A. (2009)

Communicating uncertainty to policy makers ... More

Patt,A. (2009)

Regional solutions for global problems ... More

Patt,A. Battaglini,A. Komendantova,N. Milkoreit,M. Lilliestam,J. (2009)

Beyond feasibility: Linking the Mediterranean region's renewable energy resources to Europe - A roadmap for addressing the policy challenges (Abstract) ... More

Nussbaumer,P. Patt,A. (2009)

Climate vulnerability in Mozambique: Current state and outlook into the future (Abstract) ... More

Patt,A. (2009)

Expanding Solar Energy in North Africa to Achieve Climate Targets ... More

Asante,K. Brito,R. Brundrit,G. Epstein,P. Nussbaumer,P. Patt,A. (2009)

Study on the Impact of Climate Change on Disaster Risk in Mozambique ... More

Patt,A. Schroeter,D. (2008)

Perceptions of climate risk in Mozambique: Implications for the success of adaptation strategies ... More

Patt,A. Schroeter,D. de la Vega-Leinert,A.C. Klein,R.J.T. (2008)

Vulnerability research and assessment to support adaptation and mitigation: Common themes from the diversity of approaches ... More

Patt,A. Schroeter,D. Klein,R.J.T. de la Vega-Leinert,A.C. (2008)

Assessing Vulnerability to Global Environmental Change: Making Research Useful for Adaptation Decision Making and Policy ... More

Patt,A. (2008)

Making Climate Forecasts Useful in a Changing Climate ... More

Patt,A. Carter,M. Hess,U. Peterson,N. Pfaff,A. Suarez,P. Velez,M. (2008)

Helping Potential Market Participants Understand Index Insurance: Challenges and Strategies ... More

Aaheim,A. Berkhout,F. McEvoy,D. Mechler,R. Neufeldt,H. Patt,A. Watkiss,P. Wreford,A. Kundzewicz,Z. Lavalle,C. Egenhofer,C. (2008)

Adaptation to Climate Change: Why is it needed and how can it be implemented? ... More

Patt,A. (2007)

Assessing model-based and conflict-based uncertainty ... More

Patt,A. Ogallo,L. Hellmuth,M. (2007)

Learning from 10 years of climate outlook forums in Africa ... More

Winkler,J. Patt,A. Konneh,K. (2007)

Knowledge for sustainable development: assessing a decade of African climate forecasting ... More

Patt,A. (2007)

Evaluating the value of seasonal climate forecasts for subsistence farmers: Lessons from NOAA applications research in Zimbabwe ... More

Patt,A. Winkler,J. (2007)

Applying Climate Information in Africa. An Assessment of Current Knowledge ... More

Patt,A. (2006)

Trust, respect, patience, and sea surface temperatures: Useful climate forecasting in Zimbabwe ... More

Patt,A. (1997)

Economists and Ecologists: Different Frames of Reference for Global Climate Change ... More

Patt,A. (1997)

Assessing Extreme Outcomes: The Strategic Treatment of Low Probability Impacts of Climate Change ... More