scholarly journals Climate Change, Natural Disasters and Migration: An Empirical Analysis in Developing Countries

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alassane Drabo ◽  
Linguère Mbaye
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
And Migration

scholarly journals Climate Change, Natural Disasters, and Migration—a Survey of the Empirical Evidence

2017 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Berlemann ◽  
Max Friedrich Steinhardt
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
And Migration

Does Fiscal Policy Influence Per Capita CO2 Emission?

2016 ◽  
pp. 568-592
Author(s):  
Sacchidananda Mukherjee ◽  
Debashis Chakraborty
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Empirical Analysis ◽  
Co2 Emission ◽  
Government Subsidy ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Cross Country

Encouraging economic activities is a major motivation for countries to disburse subsidies, but such transfers may also lead to sustainability and climate change related concerns. Through a cross-country empirical analysis involving 131 countries over 1990-2010, the present analysis observes that higher proportional devolution of budgetary subsidies lead to higher CO2 emissions. The results demonstrate that structure of economy is a crucial determinant for per capita CO2 emission, as countries having higher share in agriculture and services in GDP are characterized by lower per capita CO2 emission and vice versa. The empirical findings also underline the importance of the type of government subsidy devolution on CO2 emissions. Countries having high tax-GDP ratio are marked by lower per capita CO2 emission, implying that government budgetary subsidy is detrimental for environment whereas tax is conducive for sustainability. The analysis underlines the importance of limiting devolution of subsidies both in developed and developing countries.

scholarly journals Creating New Norms on Climate Change, Natural Disasters and Displacement: International Developments 2010–2013

Refuge ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane McAdam
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Catalytic Effect ◽  
National Level ◽  
International Policy ◽  
High Commissioner ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
And Migration

This article provides an account of attempts at the inter- national level to develop a normative framework relating to climate change and migration from late 2010 to mid- 2013. It traces the “catalytic effect” of paragraph 14(f) of the Cancún Adaptation Framework (adopted in December 2010), through to the concerted, but ultimately unsuccessful effort of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in 2011 to get states to agree to the formulation of a “global guiding framework” on displacement relating to climate change and natural disasters. Finally, the article discusses the creation of the state-led Nansen Initiative in late 2012—a tentative “first step” towards international policy-making in this field—and the outcomes of its first sub-regional consultation in the Pacific in May 2013.

Green bonds set for strong growth worldwide

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Emerging Markets ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Financial Systems ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strong Growth ◽  
Climate Targets ◽  
Debt Market

Subject Green bond growth. Significance The global issuance of green bonds registered another year of strong growth in 2017, hitting record levels. The green debt market is growing in the high double-digits and will help both developed and developing nations in their efforts to meet global and national climate targets, making economies and financial systems more environmentally friendly. Impacts Firms’ need to demonstrate their green credentials will boost the popularity and prevalence of green bonds. Green debt issuances will help developing countries facing problems with urbanisation, climate change and natural disasters. Banks in emerging markets will play an increasing green bond role with support from multilaterals and trade groups.

scholarly journals Food security in the era of climate change in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Abegunrin G. Kolawole ◽  
Abegunrin T. Timothy
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Urban Migration ◽  
Social Interventions ◽  
Long Run ◽  
And Migration ◽  
The Impact

This study highlights the various effects climate change has on the availability of food for the teeming populace of Nigeria to ensure food security. Developing countries are plagued by inadequate access to good quality and quantity of food to ensure growth and development, thereby resulting into a lot of challenges like malnutrition, health issues, infant mortality, and migration to other areas. The current practice of Agriculture in Nigeria was taken into consideration, the impact it has on the entire population and the effects climate change has on it. Nigeria, like most other developing countries, is affected in a very important and critical manner by the adverse effects of environmental crises, most of which are direct influences of climate change and this change in the long run has effect on food security. The study recommended that infrastructural facilities, social interventions in the form of food aid, and policies which encourage agricultural production should be put in place in rural areas to help reduce the incidence of rural-urban migration and to encourage agricultural production so as to ensure that all the citizens of the country are food secured.

Assessment of the Socio-Economic Impact of Flooding in Shkodra Region, Albania.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alkida Hasaj
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Flood Damage ◽  
Flood Protection ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Socio Economic Impact

<p>In the recent years, flood situations have been experienced in some regions of Albania, but those that constitute a greater risk are those in the sub localities of Shkodra region. Fortunately, natural disaster are events that occur rarely, but the truth is that they have a high impact on the lives of many people, especially those belonging to developing countries such as Albania. They are associated with the loss of many lives, causing major impact on economic performance and social aspects as well as breaking, the chain of macro and microeconomic balances.</p><p>The purpose of this study is to identify the socio-economic impact of floods in the Shkodra region. Describing also the different categories of cost imposed by natural hazard as flood and the most effective way of economic recovery in the conditions of a small developing countries such as Albanian economy. This valuation will be carried out using secondary data such as; the macro and micro economic impact of these natural disasters, climate change, floods over the years in the Shkodra region, damage caused and management of these natural disasters. While primary data are provided through the qualitative method of structured interviews, designed to highlight the socio-economic impact of the flood on individuals and families in these areas, during 2018 flood.</p><p>Many catastrophes cannot be avoided, especially natural disasters, however their effects can be mitigated through good management. Over the last 30 years, investments in rehabilitating flood protection infrastructure have been minimal. Flood damage has been assessed mainly after events and detailed flood protection models have been prepared mainly based on emergency responses. Residents affected by flood experienced damage and loss, and while seasonal rains begin, they are worry and fear for loss property and livestock.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key word; </strong>Flood, Climate Change, Economic Impact, Social Impact, Shkodra Region.</p><p> </p>

scholarly journals A Possible Approach to Fiscal Rules in Small Islands — Incorporating Natural Disasters and Climate Change

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (186) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryota Nakatani
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Fiscal Rules ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Policy Dialogue ◽  
The Impact

A big challenge for the economic development of small island countries is dealing with external shocks. The Pacific Islands are vulnerable to natural disasters, climate change, commodity price changes, and uncertain donor grants. The question that arises is how should small developing countries formulate a fiscal policy to achieve economic stability and fiscal sustainability when prone to various shocks? We study how natural disasters affect long-term debt dynamics and propose fiscal policy rules that could help insulate the economy from such unexpected shocks. We propose fiscal rules to address these shocks and uncertainties using the example of Papua New Guinea. Our study finds the advantages of expenditure rules, especially a recurrent expenditure rule based on non-resource and non-grant revenue, interdependently determined by government debt and budget balance targets with expected disaster shocks. This paper contributes to the literature and policy dialogue by theoretically analyzing the impact of natural disasters on debt sustainability and proposing fiscal rules against natural disasters and climate changes. Our fiscal policy framework is practically applicable for many developing countries facing increasing frequency and impact of natural disasters and climate change. Our rules-based fiscal framework is crucial for sustainable and countercyclical macroeconomic policies to build resilience against devastating natural hazards.

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