Exposure to climate shocks, poverty and household well-being
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21690980 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Leonardo Becchetti (0000-0002-7629-0716, University of Rome Tor Vergata, corresponding author), Sara Mancini (University of Rome Tor Vergata), Sara Savastano (0000-0002-9642-4195, International Fund for Agricultural Development) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 426-455 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Environment and Development Economics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1355-770X • E-ISSN: 1469-4395 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s1355770x24000160 |
| OpenAlex | W4405697545 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 48 |
We evaluate the impact of climate shocks on the well-being of farmer households in a Small Island Developing State in the Pacific, the Solomon Islands. We find that both subjective (self-assessed exposure to climate shocks) and objective (number of past dry spells) indicators of environmental stress significantly reduce the quality of life among households. Household well-being is more severely affected for farmers living in poor dwellings (e.g., those with thatched roofs signaling shelters less resistant to environmental shocks), with below median income or durable assets, living in isolated areas and not being members of agricultural associations. Furthermore, households affected by climate shocks experience a significantly higher proportion of nutritional problems. These findings support the hypothesis of a strong correlation between climate shocks, household well-being and nutritional status, advocating for the relevance of global climate adaptation policies such as loss and damage funds, as well as prevention strategies
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |