Climate Change Futures: Health, Ecological and Economic Dimensions - November 8, 2005
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- Introduction
Executive Summary for Policy Makers
Lecture Videos and Presentations
Lecture Video
Briefing for House of Representatives
Dear Colleague Letter from Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Christopher Shays (R-CT)
Briefing
for Senate
Dear Colleague Letter from Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME)
Made possible through generous support from The Energy Foundation
Climate change and severe weather carry profound risks for our health and for the health of the economy. Natural systems – such as forests and marine coastal regions – are under stress from global warming and associated pests and diseases; potentially threatening resources, food chains and the life-support systems we depend on. Recognition of the emerging risks and rising costs from climate change has begun to generate bold business initiatives. In this briefing, scientists and representatives from financial institutions and the United Nations present the findings of a three-year assessment of climate change impacts, and discuss policy options that can help to stabilize the climate and stimulate economic growth.
Overview of the Climate Change Futures Project/Discussion Moderator
Paul R. Epstein, M.D., M.P.H.
Center for Health and the Global Environment, Harvard Medical School
PowerPoint (PDF)
Economic Implications: What are the Financial Risks from Climate Change and Diseases?
Cosette Simon
Swiss Re
PowerPoint (PDF)
Climate Change Impacts on Health, Ecology and the Economy in Developing Nations
Olav Kjørven
United Nations Development Programme
Availability and Affordability of Insurance Under Climate Change: a Growing Challenge for the United States
Andrew Logan
Coaltion for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES)
PowerPoint (PDF)
What Implications Does the Climate Change Futures Report Hold for Investments?
Victoria Willard
State Retirement Agency of Maryland
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