Effects of Climate Change

Stronger Typhoons (Effect)

Storms (like Typhoon Yolanda) are becoming more frequent and intense, leading to destruction, deaths, and displacement.

Sea Level Rise (Effect)

Causes flooding and coastal erosion (pagbaha at pagkasira ng mga baybayin), negatively affecting communities and farmlands.

Rising Temperatures (Effect)

Leads to hotter days and longer dry seasons, resulting in heat stress and crop loss.

Erratic Rainfall (Effect)

Manifests as droughts in some areas and floods in others, affecting agriculture and water supply.

Threat to Food Security (Effect)

Causes crop failures and a decline in fish populations, which can lead to hunger and an increase in food prices.

Health Risks (Effect)

There is an increase in heat-related and waterborne diseases (e.g., dengue, malaria, diarrhea).

Socioeconomic Impacts (Effect)

Causes billions of pesos in damage annually, and is a cause of poverty, migration, and inequality.

Environmental Degradation (Effect)

Includes deforestation and the loss of ecosystems, resulting in less protection from natural disasters.

Way Forward (Solutions)

Promote the use of renewable energy, support reforestation efforts, strengthen disaster preparedness, and raise public awareness.