Climate Change and Resiliency of Filipinos: Unpacking Environmental Shifts

Climate change is causing sudden and slow changes in the environment that hurt many Filipinos. One big reason is the Philippines’ location. It is surrounded by oceans and lies in an area often hit by typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Because of climate change, typhoons are now stronger and happen more often. For example, Typhoon Yolanda in 2013 destroyed homes and farms, leaving many families homeless. Rising sea levels also flood coastal towns, forcing people to leave their homes. These sudden disasters make life harder, especially for poor families who live in weak houses or near danger zones.


Another reason is harmful human activities. Cutting down forests for logging or farming removes natural protection against floods and landslides. Pollution from factories, cars, and plastic waste makes the air and water dirty, which harms people’s health. In cities like Manila, trash clogs rivers and causes floods during heavy rains. Overfishing and dynamite fishing damage coral reefs, which protect shores from big waves. These actions not only hurt nature but also take away resources that people need to survive, like fish and clean water.


Lastly, many Filipinos struggle because of unfair systems. Poor families often live in risky places, like slopes or riverbanks, because they can’t afford safer homes. The government tries to help, but aid is slow or doesn’t reach those who need it most. Corruption and poor planning also mean that projects to protect communities, like building stronger evacuation centers, are delayed. Still, Filipinos show resilience by helping each other during disasters. For example, neighbors share food or rescue stranded families. Some communities plant mangroves to protect coasts or create early warning systems for storms.


To fight climate change, everyone must work together. Governments and big companies should reduce pollution and protect forests. Communities need better access to information, healthcare, and safe housing. Teaching people about climate change and how to prepare for disasters can save lives. Filipinos are strong, but they need support to build a safer future where they don’t just survive disasters but thrive despite them.


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