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Adapt or Perish in Climate Change: Economic and Policy Mechanisms for Resilience

  Economic and Policy Mechanisms for Resilience Complex economic and policy mechanisms for resilience Economic and policy mechanisms play a critical role in enhancing climate resilience and providing the financial resources, incentives, and regulatory frameworks necessary to address the impacts of climate change. These mechanisms support infrastructure development, incentivize innovation, and empower communities to prepare for and adapt to climate risks. This section examines the role of economic tools, insurance models, subsidies, and policies in building resilience, highlighting successful examples and identifying challenges in implementation. The Role of Insurance and Risk Financing Insurance and risk financing play a crucial role in managing the financial impacts of climate-related disasters, aiding communities, businesses, and governments in recovering from losses, and promoting proactive risk reduction. Catastrophe insurance is one such mechanism that offers financial p...