CONTEMPORARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Global Issues

Focus on social, economic, environmental, health, and security concerns that impact everyone's lives worldwide.

Iceberg Model

Analytical tool dividing global issues into Events (visible aspects), Patterns (similar occurrences), and Structures (root causes).

Disinformation

Intentionally spread false information to mislead, often through propaganda or manipulated narratives.

Misinformation

Unintentionally spread false information, where the person sharing it is unaware of its inaccuracy.

Climate Change

Long-term alteration in weather patterns, primarily caused by human activities like pollution and deforestation.

Paris Agreement

International pact among world leaders to combat climate change, established during the UN Climate Change Conference in 2015.

Hazards

Dangerous situations or events, natural or man-made, that can lead to disasters when they affect human populations.

Risk Assessment

Process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating potential hazards and associated risks to prevent disasters.

Disaster Preparedness

Measures taken by governments and organizations to inform and equip communities for disaster response and mitigation.

NDRRMC

Natural Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in the Philippines, tasked with disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.

Disaster Prevention and Mitigation

• Secretary: DOST, Department of Science and Technology

• avoiding hazards and mitigating potential impacts (avoiding problematic situations) by reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing capacities of communities

Disaster Preparedness

• Secretary: DILG, Department of Interior and Local Government

• preparing the citizens from natural disasters (some can be unexpected) by having evacuation drills for example, also preparing them for the worst to happen for example, injuries or health emergency

Disaster Response

• Secretary: DSWD, Department of Social Welfare and Development

• after a disaster, helping the people with their basic needs

Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery

• Secretary: NEDA, National Economic and Development Authority

• helping the communities recover and fix destroyed buildings or facilities after a disaster