The future of Philippine agriculture under a changing climate : policies, investments and scenarios / edited by Mark W. Rosegrant and Mercedita A. Sombilla.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rosegrant, Mark W., editor.

Agcaoili-Sombilla, Mercedita C. (Mercedita Castro), editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Agriculture--Environmental aspects--Philippines.

Agriculture.

Climatic changes--Philippines.

Climatic changes.

Alternative agriculture--Philippines.

Alternative agriculture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxxiv, 590 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2019.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

The Philippine economy has grown rapidly since 2010, but despite this growth, poverty and inequality remain high. Two-thirds of the poor live in rural areas, and the weak performance of the agriculture sector has contributed to the slow improvement in livelihoods. The challenge for agriculture will further increase, with climate change posing a growing threat to the sector. But agricultural transformation to spur sustained growth and reduce poverty is still possible under climate change with aggressive institutional reforms and implementation of the right mix of policies and programmes. The identification of the suitable policy and programme combination requires an accurate assessment of the key drivers of agricultural growth and food security; the impacts of climate change on agriculture and the overall economy; and the effectiveness of policies for adaptation and growth. This book addresses these big issues, focusing on enhancing the adaptation capacity of the Philippine agriculture sector. It is designed to provide a much-needed base of knowledge and menu of policy options to support decision- and policymaking on agriculture, climate change, and food security. The volume uses newly generated data, modelling outputs, and innovative analyses to provide a scientific basis for a variety of adaptation measures under different sets of climate change scenarios to guide decision-makers in strategic planning and policy formulation.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

List of Tables

List of Figures

List of Appendices

Preface

Acknowledgements

List of Contributors

1. Current Structure and Future Challenges of the Agricultural Sector

2. The Context of Land Cover Changes in Agriculture and Forestry

3. Trends in Agricultural Water Resources

4. Existing Evidence of Climate Change and Variability

5. The Sustainability of Agricultural Growth

6. The Gendered Impacts of Climate Change

7. Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies

8. Risk Management and Coping Strategies

9. A Biophysical Approach to Modelling Alternative Agricultural Futures under Climate Change

10. A Partial Equilibrium Approach to Modelling Alternative Agricultural Futures under Climate Change

11. A General Equilibrium Approach to Modelling Alternative Agricultural Futures under Climate Change

12. Summary and Policy Recommendations

Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 30 May 2019).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9789814818360

9814818364

OCLC:

1091663956