Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Strategies: The Gambia
Selected Issues Papers, February 15, 2024
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- Authors: Xuehui Han, Koralai Kirabaeva
- Published: February 15, 2024
- Series: Selected Issues Papers
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400267901.018
Overview and Publication
- Title: Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Strategies: The Gambia
- Authors: Xuehui Han, Koralai Kirabaeva
- Publication date: February 15, 2024
- Series: Selected Issues Paper No. 2024/005
- Issue: 005
- Volume: 2024
- Pages: 15
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400267901.018
- Stock No: SIPEA2024005
- ISBN: 9798400267901
- ISSN: 2958-7875
Key Findings: Climate Vulnerabilities
- Identified climate risks:
- Flooding
- Droughts
- Coastal erosion
- Impacts of these risks:
- Threaten food security
- Threaten key industries
National Strategies and Targets
- Enumerated climate strategies:
- National Climate Change Policy
- 2050 Climate Vision
- Long-Term Climate-Neutral Development Strategy
- Emissions target:
- Targeting net-zero emissions by 2050
Mitigation and Development Opportunities
- Emissions context:
- The Gambia has a minimal global emissions contribution (as stated)
- Strategic emphasis:
- Renewable energy expansion
- Offers dual benefits for energy security and development
Adaptation Needs and Policy Recommendations
- Priority adaptation measures highlighted:
- Improved land management
- Crop diversification
- Irrigation expansion
- Intended outcomes of these measures:
- Boost adaptive capacity
- Strengthen resilience
- Ensure food security amidst climate challenges
Source: IMF Selected Issues Paper "Climate Change Vulnerabilities and Strategies: The Gambia" by Xuehui Han and Koralai Kirabaeva, February 15, 2024 (Selected Issues Paper No. 2024/005).
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