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Tag: Disasters
How are climate change perceptions influenced by the economy and extreme weather events?
By: Kentaro Asai, Francesca Borgonovi and Sarah Wildi, OECD Centre for Skills In the northern hemisphere, the last summer was characterised by major climate disasters, including heat waves, droughts, flooding, and wildfires. The southern hemisphere is preparing to face similar disruptions in the coming… Continue Reading “How are climate change perceptions influenced by the economy and extreme weather events?”
Managing climate risks in mountainous areas
By Mikaela Rambali, OECD Environment Directorate, and Takayoshi Kato, OECD Development Co-operation Directorate Mountain communities and ecosystems are highly exposed to climate hazards due to rugged terrains, steep slopes and stark seasonal contrasts. Looking at the impacts of a changing climate in mountainous areas… Continue Reading “Managing climate risks in mountainous areas”
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