Many countries are increasinglyvulnerable to destructive weather events, floods, droughts,windstorms, or other parameters. The vulnerability is drivenin part by recent extremes in climate variability but alsoby countries' sensitivity to events exacerbated by pastpractices, socioeconomic conditions, or legacy issues. Thedegree to which vulnerability to weather affects thecountries' economies is driven by their coping oradaptive capacities. This overview showcases a pilotvulnerability, risk, and adaptation assessment undertakenfor Albania's energy sector to raise awareness andinitiate dialogue on energy sector adaptation. This pilotassessment demonstrates an approach that can be used to helpcountries and energy sector stakeholders develop policiesand projects that are robust in the face of climaticuncertainties, and assist them in managing existing energyconcerns as the climate changes. It identifies key directrisks to energy supply and demand and options for adaptationto establish where to focus subsequent in-depth analyses. Italso identifies additional research needed to betterunderstand the implications of extreme climatic events forthe energy sector as well as potential indirect impacts,such as possible adaptation actions in the agriculturesector that may affect energy supply.
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