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Jason Thistlethwaite is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, focusing on innovative strategies designed to reduce the economic impacts of extreme weather and climate change. His research explores the role of insurance and government in risk transfer to promote climate change adaptation and reduce economic vulnerability. He has collaborated directly with business, government leaders, and other industries such as insurance, banking, real estate, and investment. A frequent speaker and media contributor, Thistlethwaite addresses Canada’s growing vulnerability to extreme weather and identifies himself as a weather enthusiast. His research interests include assessing the economic effects of climate change and natural disasters, with a specific focus on measuring local costs associated with extreme weather and the viability of property insurance and disaster assistance to reduce vulnerability in the era of climate change.
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.