Preparing for high-impact, low-probability events : lessons from Eyjafjallajokull /

In an increasingly connected global economy and society more people are (and will continue to be) affected by shocks, irrespective of whether 'high-impact events' are actually becoming more frequent or not. To explore our preparedness for HILP events in this context, Chatham House has exam...

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Main Author: Lee, Bernice
Corporate Author: Royal Institute of International Affairs
Other Authors: Preston, Felix, Green, Gemma
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Chatham House, [2012]
Series:Chatham House report.
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Summary:In an increasingly connected global economy and society more people are (and will continue to be) affected by shocks, irrespective of whether 'high-impact events' are actually becoming more frequent or not. To explore our preparedness for HILP events in this context, Chatham House has examined the ash cloud that spread across Europe in April 2010 to draw lessons for other HILP events. In particular the analysis considered the nature of decision-making and coordination before, during and after the ash cloud; the impact of scientific uncertainty; the economic consequences and the role of communications.
Item Description:"January 2012."
Physical Description:xi, 47 pages : charts ; 30 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781862032538
186203253X