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Agroforestry has been identified in some provinces of the Philippines as a “climate-smart” approach to agricultural systems that have been threatened by the biophysical and socioeconomic shocks of climate change. The Wahig-Inabanga watershed on the island province of Bohol is a case whereby farmers, household members and community leaders ...
Climate change has had and will continue to have drastic effects on the climate of the Philippines. From 1951 to 2010, the Philippines saw its average temperature rise by 0.65 °C, with fewer recorded cold nights and more hot days. [1] Since the 1970s, the number of typhoons during the El Niño season has increased. [1]
According to World Bank Country Director Motoo Konishi, the Philippines had become a "rising tiger" in East Asia. However, at the same time, during the 2010–2011 fiscal year, the increase in the wealth of the richest families in the Philippines, amounting to 47.39%, comprised 76.5% of the GDP increase for that year. [4]
Poverty in the Philippines is a complex issue influenced by various factors, including economic inequality, corruption, and inadequate access to education. The disparity in income across different regions and sectors creates significant barriers for many Filipinos, limiting their opportunities for upward mobility.
In conclusion, climate change is a significant issue in the Philippines that is already causing significant economic, social, and environmental impacts. The country is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to its location and its high population density.
According to the 2012 World Wealth Report, the Philippines was the fastest growing economy in the world in 2010 with a GDP growth of 7.3% driven by the growing business process outsourcing and overseas remittances. [78] The country slipped to 3.6% in 2011 after the government placed less emphasis on exports and spent less on infrastructure.
Out of the country's population of about 106 million, an estimated 4.5 million were homeless according to the Philippine Statistics Authority; of these 3 million were in the capital Manila. [4] [5] Causes of homelessness include poverty and destruction of homes due to natural calamities [6] and climate change. [7]
Additionally, the Philippines and the World Bank have set goals for the Philippines by 2040. By that time, the Philippines wants to be free from poverty and sustain a prosperous middle class. [39] In order to do so, the World Bank estimates that income per capita must triple by way of having its economy grow at an average annual rate of 6.5%. [40]