I am an expert in the public-private mechanisms proliferating around the world to address the protection gap for disaster insurance in the face of climate change. I am passionate about the need to provide financial and physical protection from disaster for people, and for businesses.
As a Professor at The University of Queensland and City St George’s, University of London, I research ways to transform insurance markets into tools for disaster risk reduction, and make homes and communities more resilient to extreme weather.
To bridge the growing financial protection gap from catastrophic disasters by fostering innovative solutions that enhance individual and community resilience and promote sustainable economic development in the face of climate change.
In August 2025, Professor Paula Jarzabkowski represented Asia Pacific at the World Risk and Insurance Economics Congress, which is only held every 5 years. During the
In this new Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy article published for city planners and policy makers, Professor Paula Jarzabkowski and her coauthors explain
The honorary doctorate from the Leuphana School of Management and Technology recognised Professor Jarzabkowski for her outstanding achievements in management and organisational research. Listed among the top
