Climate Impacts on the Economy

Dear Colleagues,

Climate change poses an existential threat to every sector of the global economy. As global temperatures rise, extreme weather and other climate-related events become more frequent and severe, disrupting supply chains and global trade, impacting human health and wellbeing, damaging infrastructure, and reducing productivity and the production of commodities. The economic consequences of climate change are not only immediate but also long-term, carrying significant social, welfare, and economic costs, particularly in vulnerable regions and sectors that are less well-equipped to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Understanding the interplay between climate and the economy is paramount in the development of effective mitigation and adaptation policies.

This Special Issue aims to explore the economic dimensions of climate change, providing a detailed analysis of how different sectors and regions are affected by climate change and what strategies can be employed to mitigate these impacts. By examining sector-specific impacts, impacts from weather and climate patterns such as ESNO and sea level rise, and impacts on human health, biodiversity, and infrastructure, we aim to present a holistic view of the economic challenges posed by climate change.

1. Economic analysis of sector-specific impacts of climate change.
2. Economic impacts of weather and climate patterns such as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, the Indian Ocean Dipole, and sea level rise.
3. Changes in trade and climate teleconnections.
4. Changes in labour productivity and human health impacts due to climate change.
5. Economy-wide analysis of the impact of climate change.
6. Improved representation of climate impacts in integrated assessment models.
7. Projections of economic and welfare outcomes under future climate scenarios.

Dr. David Newth
Dr. Ernesto Valenzuela
Guest Editors

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