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Researchers explored how the systemic risks of the climate crisis, spanning social, ecological, and economic systems, remain poorly accounted for in models and policies. Using mental health as an illustrative lens, they highlighted the interconnected pathways through which climate risks propagate across sectors and generations.
A lack of accounting for the systemic risks of the climate crisis in climate risk models, government policy and planning means that such risks remain poorly understood and largely overlooked, with detrimental consequences for action to mitigate them. Here the authors used climate risks to mental health as an illustrative example, drawing on existing evidence to highlight the interconnected nature of complex systems that propagate risks. They further stressed the importance of research and policy to account for the ripple effects of the climate crisis for health and wellbeing, with implications for economies and societies over individual lifetimes.
Feature / The coral reef in Varadero, Colombia, offers a striking lesson in resilience and is home to a SEI-led living lab.
Event on 20 June – 28 June / SEI colleagues are taking part in events at LCAW to highlight global leadership in industry and energy transitions, climate resilience finance, and adaptation.
Project / This research agenda seeks to strengthen evidence on the outcomes of locally led adaptation to help bridge funding gaps and empower communities.
