Climate change no longer is a topic only for science fiction movies or Greenpeace, but has even reached a relevance for economy and politics. While the melting of the ice or a slightly rising sea level does not have huge economical impact yet, there are already some natural catastrophes like the hurricanes Katrina or Sandy and storm floods in Japan after the earthquake in 2011 that influence global economy.
This essay portrays different causes of climate change (such as anthropological and natural reasons) to then uncover the effects of climate change on global economy. Also, effects of actions to regulate climate change on global economy will be discussed.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE
- ANTHROPOLOGICAL REASONS
- ENERGY SECTOR
- TRAFFIC
- LUMBERING OF (RAIN)-FORESTS
- INDUSTRIALIZED AGRICULTURE
- NATURAL REASONS
- MELTING OF THE ICE
- EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON GLOBAL ECONOMY
- DIFFERENT KINDS OF RISKS FOR COMPANIES
- PHYSICAL RISKS
- REPUTATIONAL RISKS
- TRANSITIONAL RISKS
- EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ITSELF
- WATER SCARCITY
- NATURAL DISASTERS
- CHANGES IN VEGETATION PERIODS
- RISE OF Water Level IN THE OCEAN
- EFFECTS OF ACTIONS TO REGULATE CLIMATE CHANGE ON GLOBAL ECONOMY
- GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
- REPUTATIONAL ACTIVITIES
- SUMMARY
- SOURCES
- BOOKS
- BROCHURES AND ESSAYS
- WEBSITES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the effects of climate change on the global economy. It explores the causes of climate change, highlighting both anthropological and natural factors. The paper investigates the various risks that climate change poses to businesses and analyzes the impact of climate change itself on the global economy. Additionally, it examines the consequences of actions taken to regulate climate change on the global economy.
- The causes of climate change, including both anthropological and natural factors
- The risks posed by climate change to businesses
- The impacts of climate change on the global economy
- The effects of actions taken to regulate climate change on the global economy
- The importance of addressing climate change for a sustainable economic future
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction highlights the increasing relevance of climate change for the economy and politics. It argues that while the effects of climate change are not yet fully realized, natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods are already impacting the global economy.
Chapter III explores the causes of climate change, focusing on both anthropological and natural factors. It discusses how human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, contribute to the greenhouse effect and global warming. The chapter also briefly touches on the natural processes that influence climate change, such as the melting of ice.
Chapter IV examines the various ways in which climate change affects the global economy. The chapter delves into the different kinds of risks faced by companies, including physical risks, reputational risks, and transitional risks. It also explores the direct impacts of climate change on the global economy, such as water scarcity, natural disasters, changes in vegetation periods, and rising sea levels.
Chapter V examines the effects of actions taken to regulate climate change on the global economy. It discusses governmental activities and reputational activities that are undertaken to mitigate the impacts of climate change. The chapter highlights the complex interplay between climate change mitigation efforts and economic outcomes.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Climate change, global economy, greenhouse effect, anthropogenic factors, natural disasters, risks, water scarcity, governmental activities, sustainable development, global warming, energy sector, CO2 emissions.
- Quote paper
- Simon Bahr (Author), 2017, How Does Climate Change Affect Global Economy?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/379095
