Show Notes
Helicopter view of climate policy – the atmosphere a dumping ground –super-wicked problem are very difficult for policy – creeping (slow) problems difficult to mobilise action – time is running out – people who cause the problem have least incentive to act – lack of central controlling organisation – mitigation and adaptation – facing tipping points sooner than originally thought - cooling the planet – integrated policy approach – sea level rise – relocate before properties damaged – manifestos should rethink insurance – funding mechanisms for funding retreat – insurance losses $300 bn per annum- weaker insurance decreases resilience – re-election dilemma from sufficiently strong policy – current government gave away cross party agreement – we need political leaders to speak the truth about climate change – highlight the multiple benefits that can come from good climate policy – learn to cope with extraordinary losses
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