The Impact of Social Protection on Community Resilience in the Context of Climate Change and Natural Disaster

Abstract

This review article examines the role of social protection programs in strengthening community resilience in the face of climate change and natural disasters. Through a review of literature and case studies in the Asia-Pacific region, the article highlights how integrating risk-informed strategies into the design of social protection programs can reduce community vulnerability and improve their ability to recover from shocks. Programs such as cash transfers, weather-index insurance, and public works have been shown to help vulnerable households cope with disasters. The article also emphasizes the importance of flexibility in social protection program design, enabling a rapid response to disasters. Finally, it offers policy recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of social protection programs in building resilience against the impacts of climate change.