Interactions between two existential threats: COVID-19 and climate change

Autor: Kristie L. Ebi, Kathryn J. Bowen, Julie Calkins, Minpeng Chen, Saleemul Huq, Johanna Nalau, Jean P. Palutikof, Cynthia Rosenzweig
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Climate Risk Management, Vol 34, Iss , Pp 100363- (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2212-0963
DOI: 10.1016/j.crm.2021.100363
Popis: The COVID-19 pandemic and climate change are complex existential threats, unpredictable in many ways and unprecedented in modern times. There are parallels between the scale and scope of their impacts and responses. Understanding shared drivers, coupled vulnerabilities, and criteria for effective responses will help societies worldwide prepare for the simultaneous threats of climate change and future pandemics. We summarize some shared characteristics of COVID-19 and climate change impacts and interventions and discuss key policy implications and recommendations.
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