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Governance of Slow-developing Catastrophic Risks: Fostering Complex Adaptive Systems and Resilience Thinking

Nursimulu, Anjali  
2015

Slow-Developing Catastrophic Risks (SDCRs) refer to risks, the development of which, though hardly discernible at first or by non-experts, may lead to critical transitions (or regime shifts). As a result, SDCRs can have catastrophic consequences in terms of fatalities or economic losses. Because of their non-imminence and uncertain consequences in the case of critical transitions, it is a challenge for policy makers to deal with them effectively. This review paper synthesizes the key governance issues for SDCRs identified during two multi-stakeholder workshops organised by the International Risk Governance Council, supplemented by literature review of scientific underpinnings and supported by illustrations of real-life SDCRs. The review is organised in three parts, focussing on the evaluation, management, and governance aspects of SDCRs, respectively.

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research report
DOI
10.2139/ssrn.2830581
Author(s)
Nursimulu, Anjali  
Date Issued

2015

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EPFL

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http://ssrn.com/abstract=2830581
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REVIEWED

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OTHER

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ENT  
Available on Infoscience
August 29, 2016
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