STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE U.S . - ANNUAL REPORT

hydropower, water storage, and irrigation) to climate and to estimate the costs of adaptation options designed to maximize the performance of this infrastructure in the face of climate uncertainty. [...] For this project, SEI has partnered with the state Department of Water Resources, which is responsible for guiding California’s water future; the California Energy Commission, the coordinating agency to address climate change and reduce greenhouse emissions; and the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), which provides natural gas and electric service to millions in northern and central Californ. [...] In addition to activities specifically related to energy modeling, climate economics, emissions trading, and equity, SEI-US: • Provides analytical support and facilitation to regional and local policymakers and stakeholders in the development of climate action plans, in the design of emission trading systems, and in the establishment of technical capacity. [...] In addition to climate mitigation activities specifically related to energy modeling, climate economics, emissions trading, and equity, SEI-US: • Provides analytical support and facilitation to regional and local policymakers and stakeholders in the development of climate action plans, in the design of emission trading systems, and in the establishment of technical capacity. [...] The goal is to increase the resilience of the Metropolitan District of Quito to the effects of climate change and enhance the sustainability of livelihoods and ecosystems in the region, especially for the most vulnerable sectors.