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Jason Thistlethwaite is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo in the School of Environment, Enterprise Development. His research centers on innovative strategies aimed at reducing the economic impacts of extreme weather and climate change, focusing particularly on the role of insurance and government in risk-transfer mechanisms to promote climate change adaptation and reduce economic vulnerability. Throughout his academic career, Jason has collaborated closely with leaders from various sectors including business, government, insurance, banking, real estate, building, and investment industries. He is also a frequent speaker and contributor to media discussions surrounding Canada's increasing susceptibility to extreme weather events. His research interests extend to assessing the economic effects of climate change and natural disasters, specifically examining the local costs of extreme weather events and the feasibility of property insurance and disaster assistance as means to mitigate vulnerability in the context of climate change.
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.