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Climate change adaptation 2 Location: Auditorium D: Anna Mette Pagaard Fuglseth Session Chair: João Seixo, Nova School of Business and Economics | |
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From Concern to Action: Political Responsiveness in Local Climate Adaptation Investments Université d'Evry, Paris Saclay This study investigates the impact of public concern about climate change on municipal-level adaptation investments. To this end, we develop a novel indicator of climate change concern and analyze its influence on local government spending, accounting for various factors, including exposure to extreme weather events, political cycles, demographic characteristics, and socioeconomic conditions within municipalities. Employing a fixed-effects regression model to the case of Italy, we find that higher levels of climate change concern are positively associated with increased adaptation investments, with responsiveness particularly pronounced during electoral campaigns. Our findings contribute to the understanding of how public concern about climate change shapes local government policy decisions and offer valuable insights for policymakers seeking to address climate change at the local level | |