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At the national and sub-national (provincial, regional and local) levels, the social, economic, and environmental costs of these extreme events are reported by media; impacting on national and sub-national budgets. As such, these extreme events increase public awareness of the need and public demand for action with consequences for political awareness. The fact that many governments at both national and sub-national levels are particularly focused on economic (and social) growth and development (and jobs), political awareness of the need for action is enhanced as these extreme events can have significant negative implications relative to meeting desired outcomes. Political awareness is also enhanced by the increased recognition that taking such actions, including adaptation, can also positively impact on economic (and social) growth and development and provide jobs.