Removing development incentives in risky areas reduces climate damages and yields co-benefits

IF 29.6 1区地球科学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Nature Climate Change Pub Date : 2024-08-05 DOI:10.1038/s41558-024-02083-2

Hannah Druckenmiller, Yanjun (Penny) Liao, Sophie Pesek, Margaret Walls, Shan Zhang

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Abstract

Eliminating government infrastructure spending, public disaster insurance and post-disaster aid in high-risk coastal areas reduces development there and leads to lower flood damages and higher property values on nearby lands. The strategic withdrawal of development incentives could be used more broadly to reduce climate risks.

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取消风险地区的发展激励措施可减少气候损害并产生共同效益

取消政府在高风险沿海地区的基础设施支出、公共灾害保险和灾后援助会减少那里的发展，从而降低洪水损失，提高附近土地的财产价值。战略性取消发展激励措施可以更广泛地用于降低气候风险。

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Nature Climate Change ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES-METEOROLOGY & ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

CiteScore

40.30

自引率

1.60%

发文量

267

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

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