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Climate warming and natural disaster management: An exploration of the issues |
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| Authors: | David Etkin J Medalye K Higuchi |
| Institution: | 1. Disaster and Emergency Management, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University, 4700 Keele St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3 2. Political Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 3. Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Abstract: | This paper explores two issues that have been receiving increasing attention in recent decades, climate change adaptation and natural disaster risk reduction. An examination of the similarities and differences between them reveals important linkages but also significant differences, including the spectrum of threats, time and spatial scales, the importance of local versus global processes, how risks are perceived, and degree of uncertainty. Using a risk perspective to analyze these issues, preferential strategies emerge related to choices of being proactive, reactive, or emphasizing risk management as opposed to the precautionary principle. The policy implications of this analysis are then explored, using Canada as a case study. |
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