Being an archipelago country and very strong in tropic
characteristics, the Philippines is one of the most vulnerable countries to the
unfavorable impacts of climate change. Some climatic changes that have
disturbed the lives of millions of Filipinos in the past few years include
rising sea levels, stronger typhoons, droughts that last longer, and highly
unpredictable weather conditions. Such changes are thought to have been caused
by global factors-emissions of greenhouse gases, widespread deforestation, and
improper waste management due to the greenhouse effect. Worse on the local
front, haphazard urbanization without actual planning and exploitation of
natural resources have aggravated the situation.
Yet, despite all these alarming trends, the Filipinos prove
to be resilient. Communities learn how to adapt by strengthening their disaster
preparedness and adoption of sustainable practice. Coastal towns start mangrove
reforestation techniques to act as a natural barrier against storm surges.
Farmers begin practicing climate-smart agriculture to cope with wayward rains
and increasing temperatures. Citizens start clearing up trash in urban centers
and embracing renewable energy provisions because they feel the call to create
solutions for climate change.
However, resiliency would have to be accompanied by
proactive measures. Eradicating the root cause of environmental degradation
demands concerted efforts by the government, the private sector, and people
themselves. For example, enforcement of environment laws, renewable energy
sources, public education, and practice in the promotion of sustainable
activities have to be stepped up. This means there is not only a living nation
but a nation that lives on into the future.
References:
https://thefilipinochronicle.com/2021/02/06/surviving-disasters-with-caring-preparedness-and-hope/
https://army.mil.ph/6id/index.php/featured-stories/889-display-of-unity-and-solidarity-amidst-paeng-disaster
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