The Philippines is one of the developing countries expected to suffer most of the negative effects of climate change. It is already known to most of us that climate change is happening. As climate changes, developing countries like the Philippines are faced with urgent needs for sustainable development: These are: 1.) to improve food security, 2. ) to reduce poverty, and 3.) to provide an adequate standard of living for growing populations (Verchot, et al., 2007). In the previous primer, mitigation strategies were discussed but these are only expected to cushion the effects of climate change. Adaptation efforts are needed to improve the resilience of the community to the impacts of climate change, climate variability or climate extremes.
Publication year
2007
Authors
Jaranilla-Sanchez, P.A.; Villamor G B; Gerpacio, R.; Nilo G; Villegas K A L; Lasco R D
Language
English
Keywords
adaptation, climate change
Geographic
Philippines
