The Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate-related disasters which could be exacerbated by climate change. We present the experience of a local government unit (province of Albay) in mainstreaming climate change adaptation in the Philippines. The province of Albay shows the key role of local governments in promoting climate change adaptation. Provinces which experience frequent and severe climate hazards are more likely to be aware and responsive to the need for climate change adaptation. Local government units at the provincial scale (meso scale) do have resources to commit to climate change adaptation. "Champions" from meso scale government units such as Albay province could be key to mainstreaming climate change adaptation in developing countries. Finally, there is opportunity to integrate climate change adaptation on existing disaster risk management (DRM) institutions and programs. The role of local government units in mainstreaming climate change adaptation in the Philippines (PDF Download Available). Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228351129_The_role_of_local_government_units_in_mainstreaming_climate_change_adaptation_in_the_Philippines [accessed Dec 19 2017].
Publication year
2013
Authors
Delfino R J P; Rangasa M C; Pulhin F B; Lasco R D
Language
English
Keywords
climate change, environment, weather
Geographic
Philippines
