Climate Catastrophe unfolding in the Philippines

The Philippines, known for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, is facing a climate
catastrophe of unprecedented proportions. The archipelago, often in the path of tropical storms, is
grappling with more frequent and severe weather events, pushing the limits of its resilience.

Rising global temperatures are having a profound impact on the Philippines. According to Philippine
Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Philippines has an
annual average temperature ranging from 25°C – 33°C recorded from 2000-2020 that is reportedly
higher compared to the annual average temperature of other tropical countries.

There are a number of reasons why climate change has been observed in the Philippines. One of these is
extreme amount of carbon emissions emitted by the transportations using gasoline as a fuel. Another
reason is deforestation that is observed among rural areas around the Philippines. Large-scale
deforestation is one of the main contributors in the climate change as it reduces the planet’s capacity to
absorb Carbon dioxide (CO2).

PAGASA reported that Climate Catastrophe in the Philippines has resulted a serious impact on the
agricultural aspect of the Philippines. Drought is the result of serious heat experienced in the country.
This has affected the number of crops harvested every year. Climate change has also affected the sea
level of the Philippines by increasing it faster than the average.

According to PAGASA, governments have implemented a number of assisted climate change adaptation
programs which aims to develop the resiliency of farms and natural resource management to the effects
of climate change. In addition, individuals can also help reduce the carbon emissions by conserving
energy and converting to renewable energy.