Taylor, AL, Dessai, S and Bruine de Bruin, W (2014) Public perception of climate risk and adaptation in the UK: a review of the literature. Climate Risk Management, 4-5. 1 - 16. ISSN 2212-0963
Abstract
Like other countries, the United Kingdom faces the unavoidable challenge of adapting to a changing climate. However, public perceptions of the risk posed by climate change and support for adaptation policies vary between countries. This article provides a UK-specific review of climate change beliefs, risk perceptions regarding potential climate change impacts, and attitudes towards climate change adaptation. We report on differences between expert and public conceptualisations of climate change risks. We also examine the effects of psychological distancing, climate change awareness, and hazard experience on both concerns about climate change and perceptions of the weather-related risks posed by climate change. Additionally, we review the effects of emotion, agency, perceived responsibility, place attachment, personal values and uncertainty on the willingness of UK residents to support and engage with climate change adaptation. We outline the implications of these factors for climate risk communication and highlight key areas for future research.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Climate risk; climate impacts; adaptation; United Kingdom; risk perception; risk communication |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Business (Leeds) > Management Division (LUBS) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 19 Dec 2014 16:52 |
Last Modified: | 02 Feb 2015 12:41 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.crm.2014.09.001 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.crm.2014.09.001 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:81786 |