The Philippines ranked 7th among the countries most affected by extreme weather events in 2024, according to the Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 by Germanwatch, a development and environmental group based in Germany. Read more »
Beyond the tragedies of Typhoon Tino and Super Typhoon Uwan, these disasters have reignited debates on ineffective infrastructure and sparked renewed interest in nature-based solutions (NbS) as a smarter way to protect communities. Read more »
Disasters have a way of revealing not just the strength of infrastructure but also the mettle of leadership. When calamities strike, from typhoons like Tino and Uwan to earthquakes, peoples’ perception of their leaders often undergoes a dramatic shift. Read more »
The country is seeing storms that arrive faster, pack more punch, and leave more destruction in their wake. The real question isn’t just why this is happening, but also what we can do to break the cycle of devastation. Read more »
While much of the national spotlight has been focused on Cebu’s floods, the tragedy that unfolded in Negros tells a story just as heartbreaking—one that deserves equal attention. Read more »
A geologist and resilience expert from the University of the Philippines (UP) has called for urgent reforestation and nature-based solutions to curb the country’s worsening floods. Read more »
