Climate Change, Macroeconomic Risks, and Adaptation in the Solomon Islands
Selected Issues Papers, July 23, 2026
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- Authors: Emanuele Massetti, Filippos Tagklis
- Published: July 23, 2026
- Series: Selected Issues Papers
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229053198.018
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- Authors: Emanuele Massetti, Filippos Tagklis
- Publication date: July 23, 2026
- Series: Selected Issues Paper No. 2026/069
- Pages: 23
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229053198.018
- Volume: 2026
- Issue: 069
- Stock No: SIPEA2026069
- ISBN: 9798229053198
- ISSN: 2958-7875
- Subject tags: Agroindustries, Climate change, Economic sectors, Environment, Population and demographics
- Keywords: adaptation; adaptation priority; Agroindustries; Climate change; climate projection; climate resilience; coastal adaptation; fisheries; forestry; Global; IMF country; IMF staff; issues paper; macroeconomic impacts; Pacific Island Countries; Pacific Islands; sea-level rise; Solomon Islands; sustainable development
Key findings
- The Solomon Islands faces growing macroeconomic challenges from climate change affecting economic growth, public finances, and key export sectors over the coming decades.
- Rising temperatures, changing marine ecosystems, and sea-level rise are identified as primary physical drivers of economic risk.
- Fisheries are projected to face declining productivity.
- Coastal areas are projected to have increasing exposure to inundation.
- Sustainable forestry management could generate economic gains.
- The analysis combines climate projections and empirical evidence to assess risks and evaluate adaptation priorities.
Projected impacts on sectors and macroeconomy
- Fisheries: projected declining productivity due to changing marine ecosystems.
- Coastal areas: projected increasing exposure to inundation from sea-level rise.
- Forestry: sustainable management identified as a potential source of economic gains.
- Macroeconomic channels: risks are expected to influence economic growth and public finances over the coming decades.
Policy implications and adaptation priorities
- Need for efficient adaptation policies to manage climate-driven macroeconomic risks.
- Strengthened resource management is required, including fisheries and forestry governance.
- Robust decision-making frameworks should be implemented to enhance long-term economic resilience.
- Evaluation and prioritization of adaptation actions are critical given sectoral heterogeneity in impacts and benefits.
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Climate Change, Macroeconomic Risks, and Adaptation in the Solomon Islands, by Emanuele Massetti and Filippos Tagklis, July 23, 2026.
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