The role safety nets as part of adaptation strategies to climate change in Central America

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The role safety nets as part of adaptation strategies to climate change in Central America

Studying collective responses to extreme climatic events is fundamental in the design of adaptation strategies in developing countries

In a climate change context, social safety nets (SSNs) are mechanisms to outspread support to those that have been adversely affected by extreme weather events. These interactions shaped by the government, communities, organized groups, or families are a key component of strategies to minimize expected losses from climate change.

EfD Authors

MSc. Maria Angelica Naranjo Deputy Director and Research Fellow
Dr. Francisco Alpízar Director and Senior Research Fellow

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Centers

central america

Type of publication

Policy brief

Reference

Naranjo, Maria and Francisco Alpizar, 2011,"The role safety nets as part of adaptation strategies to climate change in Central America", EfD Policy brief.

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