Climate Change Adaptation

by Juan Echanore

Adaptation is complex, since the severity of the impacts will vary considerably from region to another region. Concrete measures will range from the relatively inexpensive to the very costly, including the fields of agriculture, climate research, technological innovation and disaster preparedness. The involvement of all segments of society, business and the public is essential in the further development of adaptation strategies.


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Climate Change Response Framework

This is the Philippine framework for climate change First is mitigation, We have to do our share as part of global community through,
* Climate-friendly energy supply mix
* Policy incentives for renewable energy
* Diverse interventions in:
* Energy Generation
* Energy Efficiency
* Transport/consumer behavior

Adaptation Response Guidelines

* Address vulnerabilities of specific sectors and areas.
* Focus on disaster-prone settlements, high-risk population centers, and food production areas

Financing Interventions

Search for financing mechanisms in support of local and sectoral initiatives.

* ODA funds
* Market-based incentives
* Subsidies targeted at lowering costs for power generation using solar, wind and other clean technologies

Innovative lending schemes

Technology Solutions

* Mitigation: climate-friendly technologies for low-carbon infrastructure for energy, agriculture, industry, transportation and settlements.
* Adaptation: introduce new methods of technologies
* Task Force to facilitate transfer of technology through bilateral, multilateral and regional agreements.

Social Mobilization

Various stakeholders such as:

* Home and Office Builders
* Local Government Officials
* Car Manufacturers
* Mall Owners
* Appliance Makers
* Academe
* Others