Climate Emergency in the Philippines

Climate Emergency in the Philippines Impacts and Imperatives for Urgent Policy Action - Disaster Risk Reduction

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book provides a snapshot of the manifestations of the climate emergency in the Philippines from a wide array of disciplines including physical sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, management, and law. Researchers and faculties at the University of the Philippines contributed to this compilation, where each chapter provides policymakers and the public a clear picture of why climate change must be confronted with a sense of urgency and near-desperation.

Divided into three main parts, the first one zeroes in on climate-vulnerable sectors such as water, food and agriculture, health, and coastal communities in the Philippines to introduce readers to the current pressing impacts of the climate emergency. The second part presents case studies of local experiences from the country's three island regions, namely, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and it situates the readers in different environments and contexts. The third part features transdisciplinary responses to the climate emergency, including salient challenges in relation to planning, financing, communication, and education. The concluding chapter highlights eight areas for action to tackle the climate emergency. Each chapter comes with an overview and a Summary for Policymakers, which provides clear guidance for action to be taken by both local and national policymakers.

Book information

ISBN: 9789819978038
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
DEWEY: 363.7387409599
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 420
Weight: 812g
Height: 235mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 25mm