Changing climates: the heat is (still) on
The world is getting warmer and natural hazards are becoming more intense, likely bringing higher economic losses in the future. Today, four major weather perils result in expected economic losses of USD
Philippines
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Philippine regulator: Half of 44 metal mines frequently violate environmental rules
Around two dozen Philippine metallic mines have repeatedly breached environmental rules and been identified in a list to be submitted to President-elect Rodrigo Duterte, the industry regulator said on
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Senate panel urges gov’t to tap cleaner sources of energy
The Senate Climate Change Committee has renewed its call for government to tap cleaner and less wasteful sources of energy as it expressed alarm over the adverse environmental impacts of coal-fired power
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New Philippine govt plans review of coal power projects, push for renewables
The new Philippine administration needs to review dozens of coal-fired power projects now underway or still on the drawing board as it seeks increased use of renewable energy, the country's incoming economic
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Cost and benefits of ecosystem based adaptation: the case of the Philippines
Ecosystem based Adaptation (EbA) can provide effective nature-based solutions to climate change, as it uses both biodiversity and ecosystems as part of a larger adaptation strategy. It not only delivers
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New Philippine president to face early test over food security
While Philippine elections this month were dominated by talk about crushing crime, the next president faces another critical early test: ensuring there is enough rice for the country's more than 100 million
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El Niño Wreaks Havoc Across Southeast Asia
PHAYA MENGRAI, Thailand—A severe drought caused by the El Niño weather system has inflamed water-linked problems across Southeast Asia in a region that hosts some of the world’s most fertile farmlands.
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DENR urges public to help preserve Philippine Eagle habitat in Leyte
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 8 office (DENR-8) and the province of Leyte are appealing to the public to help in the preservation of the Leyte mountain ranges serving as the
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El Nio-induced drought likely to be followed by flooding
Some 42 per cent of the Philippines is experiencing drought or dry spells brought on by El Ni'o. The La Ni'a phenomenon is expected to follow later this year, bringing excessive rainfall. This bulletin
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ADB Approved $60 million Loan for Water Sanitation Infrastructure Outside Manila
MANILA, 25th April, 2016 (WAM) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of $60 million to help water service providers outside Metro Manila improve water and sanitation assets needed to cut
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To protect Philippine forests, may the "tribal force" be with you
Indigenous people in the Philippines are calling on the government to authorise a force of tribal rangers to help preserve the country's forests and curb climate change. Forest management and protection