Abstract
Many climate change-related risks, such as more frequent and severe
natural disasters, can be characterised as low-probability/high-consequence (LP/
HC) events. Perceptions of LP/HC risks are often associated with biases which
hamper taking action to limit these risks, such as underestimation of risk, myopia,
and the adoption of simplifed decision heuristics. This chapter discusses these
biases and outlines key elements of policies to overcome them in order to enhance
climate action.
natural disasters, can be characterised as low-probability/high-consequence (LP/
HC) events. Perceptions of LP/HC risks are often associated with biases which
hamper taking action to limit these risks, such as underestimation of risk, myopia,
and the adoption of simplifed decision heuristics. This chapter discusses these
biases and outlines key elements of policies to overcome them in order to enhance
climate action.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Climate of the Middle |
Subtitle of host publication | Understanding Climate Change as a Common Challenge |
Editors | A. Siegmann |
Publisher | Springer |
Chapter | 2 |
Pages | 11-22 |
ISBN (Print) | ISBN: 978-3-030-85321-1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Publication series
Name | Springer Briefs in Climate Studies |
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