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 agricultural losses, directly affecting the livelihoods and even the life of millions of Filipinos. In November 2024 alone, six consecutive storm systems displaced over 200,000 people and caused nearly ₱3 billion in damage according to Philstar. 



Despite these challenges, Filipinos have consistently shown remarkable resilience. The concept of “bayanihan,” or unity, remains beyond every disaster response efforts. Communities often mobilize quickly to provide aid, rebuild homes, and support one another. Government initiatives such as the National Climate Risk Management Framework and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan aim to strengthen institutional preparedness and readiness, and promote sustainable development among Filipinos. 


REFERENCES: 

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/18112022/sinking-land-and-rising-seas-threaten-manila-bays-coastal-communities/

https://sutikshandwivedi.medium.com/the-pacific-ring-of-fire-and-its-great-importance-ef0dbbcbbeaf 

https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/causes/

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/03/06/1899107/drought-due-el-nio-hit-more-provinces

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/926619/live-blog-the-latest-updates-on-typhoon-nika-nov-11-2024/story/

https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/27/the-bayanihan-spirit-lives-on-volunteers-help-flood-victims

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