Extreme weather events, natural disasters and environmental politics

Abstract

The increase in extreme weather events and natural disasters globally each and every year makes the environmental consequences of human activities tangible. The increasing frequency and severity of such events in recent years have heightened awareness of the impact of climate change and the need for effective environmental policies, which brings about many new political research questions. This panel explores the intersection of extreme weather events, natural disasters, and politics. The panel will feature presentations that tie in key traditional political science topics with weather events. Specifically, the papers investigate questions such as when and how weather affects public opinion, citizen mobilization, or the risk of civil war. Through these discussions, the panel contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between environmental politics and natural disasters.

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Extreme weather events, wildfire exposure and public support for climate change policy	View Paper Details
Floods of change? Extreme weather, political orientation and climate attitudes in Norway	View Paper Details
When and how do disasters affect civil war risks? A longitudinal analysis on the effects of natural disasters	View Paper Details