Pandemics and Climate Change: Climate Black Swans

Hanić, Aida and Mitić, Petar (2022) Pandemics and Climate Change: Climate Black Swans. In: Economic and Financial Implications of Covid-19 Crises. Université Côte d'Azur, Nica, pp. 313-336. ISBN 978-2-493478-00-9

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Abstract

Although there is no explicit confirmation that climate change is driving the spread of
COVID-19, we know that it affects how humans interact with other species on the
planet, which has implications on our health and infection risk. Therefore, one thing is
certain – the risk of a pandemic is elevated by some of the core causes of climate
change. This study aims to shed light on the links between climate change and
pandemics. People are especially vulnerable to diseases and other post-catastrophic
impacts. Therefore, the link between climate change and pandemics is significant.
Before going deeper into the nexus between climate change and pandemics, we
overview different Swan events, particularly Black and Climate Black (Green) Swan
events. Then, we look into different interactions between the pandemics and
environmental degradation, air pollution, climate/metrological factors, and
temperature. Even though we still lack quantifiable information on the climate
influence on pandemics, this issue requires interdisciplinary efforts because the
probability of extreme and unusual events cannot be ignored, and understanding the
deeper linkages between climate change and the pandemic is vital.

Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	COBISS.ID=65729545
Uncontrolled Keywords:	climate change, COVID-19, black swan, environmental
Research Department:	Sustainable Development
Depositing User:	Jelena Banovic
Date Deposited:	18 Oct 2022 14:34
Last Modified:	18 Oct 2022 14:34
URI:	http://35.240.28.64/id/eprint/1802
Author Links:	[error in script] No links available.

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