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Is insurance an under-utilised mechanism in climate change adaptation? The case of bushfire management in Tasmania
This article presents a summary of findings and recommendations from an Australian research project funded by the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF).1 This case study examined the role of insurance as a mechanism for climate change adaptation. It is based on interviews about bushfire management in Tasmania. Interviews were conducted with staff in state, regional and local government agencies and with representatives of the housing construction, property development and insurance sectors. The results are discussed in the context of international examples and practice, and with regard to the three key themes of insurance affordability and availability; current and potential roles for insurance; and constraints and opportunities in governance. We conclude that insurance is critical to disaster recovery but its role in preparedness remains poorly understood, under-developed and under-utilised.
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Publication title
The Australian Journal of Emergency ManagementVolume
27Issue
4Pagination
38-45ISSN
1324-1540Department/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
Emergency Management AustraliaPlace of publication
601 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon, VIC 3441, AUSRights statement
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