Bjorn LomborgVarmennettu tili

That argument has been made by adaptation scholars for a long time (cf Potsdam workshop on Climate Change, Adaptive Capacity and Development, and IPCC AR3, WG2 chapter 18, both 2001). 1/2

More recently, analysis of limits to adaptation (IPCC AR5, WG2 chapter 16) shows that the greater the increase in global mean temperature, the more difficult it will be to meet adaptation objectives. A 2°C temperature goal thus also helps adaptation (see also IPCC AR4 WG2 ch 18).

To be clear, the argument that has been made for a long time is the bit you highlighted in the text you attached to your tweet, not the conclusion you drew from it concerning the 2°C target.

Thanks for comments, and yes, the highlighted bit is something many in the community agrees to (even if it is not heard very loud) The article makes the other points (2°C focus means less focus/spending on adaptation)