May 1, 2024
4 minute read
Climate risk is a growing concern for businesses, governments, and individuals around the world. As the climate changes, we are seeing more extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts. These events can cause significant damage to property and infrastructure, and they can also lead to loss of life.
What is climate risk?
Climate risk is the potential for financial loss, personal injury, or other harm caused by climate change. Climate risks can be direct, such as the damage caused by a hurricane, or indirect, such as the loss of income caused by a drought.
Why is climate risk important?
Climate risk is important because it can have a significant impact on our economy, our environment, and our way of life. The effects of climate change are already being felt around the world, and they are only expected to get worse in the future.
How can we manage climate risk?
There are a number of ways to manage climate risk. These include:
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Reading list
We've selected nine books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Climate Risk.
Provides a comprehensive overview of climate risk for investors, covering the latest research and best practices.
Examines the economic risks of climate change and explores the policy options for mitigating these risks. The Nobel Prize-winning author brings a unique and valuable perspective to the topic.
Provides guidance on how to manage climate risk at the board and executive level.
Assesses the scientific evidence on climate change mitigation and provides policy options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Provides guidance on how to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Provides an accessible introduction to the economics of climate change.
Provides a scientific assessment of the climate crisis.
Provides a concise overview of climate change for general readers.
Provides a detailed overview of the science of climate change.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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