Climate change
Climate change has become one of the most destructive challenges facing the Philippines today. As a country located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, near the equator, and the typhoon belt, the Philippines is naturally vulnerable to natural hazards. However, the increasing frequency and intensity of typhoons, rising sea levels, floods, and droughts are no longer just natural occurrences—they are worsened by human-induced climate change. According to the World Meteorological Organization, 2024 was the warmest year on record, with ocean warming playing a major role in intensifying storms and disrupting weather patterns. One of the reasons for these environmental changes is the continued emission of greenhouse gases from industrial activities, transportation, burning of plastics, and deforestation. Urbanization and poor waste management also contribute to environmental degradation, especially in coastal and low-lying areas. These factors have led to more severe flooding, landslides, and ...