Global Climate Change and Disaster Psychology:

A Systems Perspective

Abstract

　The impact of climate change on humans presents with three primary factors including increased variability, frequency, and intensity of natural disasters that systemically and reciprocally influence one another and results in disastrous circumstances globally. Not only do natural disasters threaten the survival of the planet and it's natural ecology, but they also lead to troublesome sub-system impacts on humans, such as conflict over resources and land. Current responses to climate-related disasters have had limited effectiveness; therefore, a systemic approach that addresses the nested hierarchies of sub-systems that influence disaster regions will provide a more adaptive response. Considering prevention, preparedness, disaster education, cultural flexibility, and capacity building through a systemic lens provides a more progressive and well-rounded approach to disaster management.