4.6 - Physical Risks

Question 1

Physical risks

Answer 1

Which arise from the physical effects from climate change

Question 2

What is the first specific physical risk that may arise in relation to climate change?

Answer 2

Sectoral risks e.g droughts leading to crop shortages and thus major losses

Question 3

What is the second specific physical risk that may arise in relation to climate change?

Answer 3

Direct threat as a result of extreme climate events, such as the Australian Bush Fires 2020