The Resiliency of Filipinos in facing Climate Change
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges faced by Filipinos in this generation. Because the Philippines is often hit by typhoons, floods, and other natural disasters, even small environmental changes have a huge impact on people’s lives. Stronger storms, unpredictable rainfall, and longer droughts continue to affect communities, destroy homes, and make it harder for families to live comfortably. These changes are not just sudden events, they also build up over time, worsening poverty and making survival even harder for many. The main reasons for these environmental shifts are due to human activities like deforestation, pollution, and the burning of fossil fuels. While the Philippines contributes only a small share of global emissions, it suffers greatly from the consequences. For example, extreme weather events like Typhoon Haiyan have shown how much stronger and more destructive storms have become. Climate change also threatens agriculture, making it difficult for farmers ...