Rodel D. Lasco
National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines
World Agroforestry Centre (CRAF), Los Baños, Philippines
The Oscar M. Lopez Center, Pasig City, Philippines
doi.org/10.57043/transnastphl.2020.2311
ABSTRACT
The Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. A warming planet could exacerbate long-standing environmental problems in the country. The paper explores this link in the management of forest ecosystems, marine ecosystems, and wastes. Natural ecosystems in the Philippines such as forests can play a critical role in both climate change mitigation and adaptation. Similarly, sound waste management could lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions while providing enhanced livelihood opportunities. A holistic approach to addressing these environmental challenges could lead to greater resilience to climate risks, as well as greenhouse gas reduction. Policymakers will do well to support research and development in ecosystems-based adaptation and mitigation.
Email: rlasco@omlopezcenter.org