The Distributional Impacts of Climate Change - PH-8 - Damage, Adaptation and Mitigation Policies in the Philippines

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The report examines how climate change affects households and distributional outcomes in the Philippines, focusing on the interplay between damage, adaptation, and mitigation policies. It analyzes spatial poverty patterns alongside environmental risk, and decomposes economic insecurity using spatial and economic perspectives. The study outlines channels through which climate impacts distribute across populations, contrasts scenarios under business as usual, and evaluates the distributional effects of adaptation and mitigation measures, while addressing related policy issues, data needs, and research gaps.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Acronyms and abbreviations

1 Background

2 Households’ resilience and adaptative capacity to cope with climatic shock

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized BACKGROUND PAPER PH-8 The Distributional Impacts of Climate Change Damage, Adaptation and Mitigation Policies in the Philippines Philippines CCDR Background Papers PH-1 Climate Change Institutional Analysis PH-2 Water PH-3 Agriculture PH-4 Philippine Energy Transition: Towards a Secure, Affordable and Clean Energy Future PH-5 Transport PH-6 Macroeconomic Modelling in the Philippines CCDR PH-7 Climate Change and Environmental Risks in the Financial and Private Sector and Opportunities for Green Finance PH-8 The Distributional Impacts of Climate Change Damage, Adaptation and Mitigation Policies in the Philippines PH-9 Strengthening Adaptive Social Protection for Climate Change and Disasters PH-10 Social Impacts of Climate Change in High-Risk Areas of the Philippines PH-11 Disaster Risk Management in the Philippines © 2023 The World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank Group with external contributions. “The World Bank Group” refers to the legally separate organizations of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) . The World Bank Group does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the content included in this work, orthe conclusions or judgments described herein, and accepts no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors (including, without limitation, typographical errors and technical errors) in the content whatsoever or for reliance thereon. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of the World Bank Group concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this volume do not necessarily reflect the views of the organizations of the World Bank Group, their respective Boards of Executive Directors, and the governments they represent. The contents of this work are intended for general informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute legal, securities, or investment advice, an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment, or a solicitation of any type. Some of the organizations of the World Bank Group or their affiliates may have an investment in, provide other advice or services to, or otherwise have a financial interest in, certain of the companies and parties named herein. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of any of the organizations of The World Bank Group, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because The World Bank Group encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given and all further permissions that may be required for such use (as noted herein) are acquired. The World Bank Group does not warrant that the content contained in this work will not infringe on the rights of third parties, and accepts no responsibility or liability in this regard. All queries on rights and licenses should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Table of Contents Acknowledgments ...................................................................................................

FAQs

What is the document’s main focus regarding climate change in the Philippines?

It focuses on the distributional impacts of climate change, including damage, adaptation, and mitigation policies, and how these shape household outcomes and economic insecurity.

How does the report connect poverty with environmental risks?

It includes spatial analysis of poverty alongside environment risks to identify how vulnerability varies across space.

Which policy areas are assessed for distributional effects?

The report evaluates distributional impacts under business as usual and the impacts of adaptation and mitigation measures, along with related coping policies such as reskilling and risk management investments in agriculture.

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