The report on ‘Social Dimension of Climate Change Impacts in Thailand: Analysis of Risks, Policy, Planning and Finance’ was presented to government stakeholders at the inclusive, gender-responsive Climate Change Benefit Analysis (iCCBA) Workshop in September 2019 and endorsed by the iCCBA Working Group in November 2019. The report’s analysis revealed that although Thailand’s national climate policies, strategies and plans acknowledge climate change impacts on the poor and vulnerable populations, especially the elderly and the rural poor in the agricultural sector, there is a disconnect between policy goals and implementation guidelines with respect to poverty reduction, reducing inequalities and promoting gender equality in the context of climate change. The human dimension in Thailand’s climate change policies and plans is not well defined. There are no clear definitions and criteria for vulnerable groups, nor clear strategies or indicators to reduce negative impacts on specific vulnerable groups.Gender and social inclusion (GSI) is the missing link in Thailand’s national climate policies and plans. 

This Handbook has been commissioned by the NDC Support Project in partnership with the Bangkok Regional Hub’s Strengthening the Governance of Climate Change Finance (GCCF). This work has been possible thanks to the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), the Government of Sweden.