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Is insurance an under-utilised mechanism in climate change adaptation? The case of bushfire management in Tasmania

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posted on 2023-05-17, 14:39 authored by Kate BoothKate Booth, Williams, S
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 Management

Volume

27

Issue

4

Pagination

38-45

ISSN

1324-1540

Department/School

School of Social Sciences

Publisher

Emergency Management Australia

Place of publication

601 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon, VIC 3441, AUS

Rights statement

Copyright 2012 Australian Journal of Emergency Management

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Social impacts of climate change and variability

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