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.

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