The economic influence of climate change on Bangladesh agriculture: application of a dynamic computable general equilibrium model

文献类型： 外文期刊

第一作者： Hossain, Syed Shoyeb

作者： Hossain, Syed Shoyeb;Cui, Yongwei;Delin, Huang;Zhang, Xinyuan

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关键词： Agriculture; Bangladesh; Climate change; Dynamic computable general equilibrium model; Food security; C68; D24; N5

期刊名称：INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGIES AND MANAGEMENT （ 影响因子：3.6； 五年影响因子：3.8 ）

ISSN： 1756-8692

年卷期： 2023 年

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： PurposeEvaluating the economic effects of climate change is a pivotal step for planning adaptation in developing countries. For Bangladesh, global warming has put it among the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change, with increasing temperatures and sea-level rise. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to examine how climate change impacts the economy in Bangladesh in the case of climate scenarios. Design/methodology/approachUsing a dynamic computable general equilibrium (CGE) model and three climate change scenarios, this paper assesses the economy-wide implications of climate change on Bangladesh's economy and agriculture. It is clear from the examination of the CGE model that the impacts of climate change on agricultural sectors were felt more sharply, reducing output by -3.25% and -3.70%, respectively, and increasing imports by 1.22% and 1.53% in 2030 and 2050, compared to the baseline. FindingsThe findings reveal that, relative to baseline, agricultural output will decline by a range of -3.1% to -3.6% under the high climate scenario (higher temperatures and lower yields). A decrease in agricultural output results in declines in agricultural labor and household income. Household income falls in all categories, although it drops the most in urban less educated households with a range of -3.1% to -3.4%. On the other hand, consumption of commodities will fall by -0.11% to -0.13%, according to the findings. Although climate change impacts had a relatively small effect on gross domestic product, reducing it by -0.059% and -0.098% in 2030 and 2050, respectively. Practical implicationsAs agricultural output, household consumption and income decline, it will impact the majority of the population's health in Bangladesh by increasing malnutrition, hidden hunger, poverty, changing food environment, changing physical and mental health status and a changing health-care environment. Therefore, population health and food security will be a top socioeconomic and political concern for Bangladesh Government. Originality/valueThe examination of the dynamic CGE model is its originality. In conclusion, the evidence generated here can provide important information to policymakers and guide government policies that contribute to national development and the achievement of food security targets. It is also necessary to put more emphasis on climate change issues and address potential risks in the following years.

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