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Making sense of response: How policies affect climate vulnerability

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: There is a gap in understanding how different policies affect climate vulnerability and risk development, yet increasingly response is added to the risk framework. We propose a conceptual framework that explains how response and other policies affect risk determinants and demonstrate the application of the framework using a synthesis of empirical literature on climate-related health risks and adaptation in cities. The analysis shows that most of the policies affecting vulnerability and exposure are outside climate interventions, i.e., current conceptualization of response. The inclusion of response and other policies in risk assessments has implications for adaptation research and practice.

Source: AMBIO

DOI: 10.1007/s13280-025-02140-w

Authors: Alexandra Malmström, Janina Käyhkö, Aleksi Räsänen, Julia Tuomimaa, Sirkku Juhola

Institutions: University of Helsinki, Natural Resources Institute Finland, University of Oulu

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change and Health Impacts

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,490