Eastern Visayas communities prove that strong climate action is locally-led
Eastern Visayas has long been recognized as one of the most-climate vulnerable regions in the country. Frequently affected by the impacts of typhoons and other climate-related hazards, the communities have consistently shown their resilience.. But beyond its impact on people, the climate crisis also threatens the region’s rich ecosystem and biodiversity. In turn, Eastern Visayas communities are taking action, ensuring that their localities are able to adapt and become resilient to the impacts of the changing climate. Generating local knowledge to support climate science and community resilience Representatives from local government units, academic institutions, community organizations, and [...]
Rethinking Inclusivity: Inclusion Beyond Representation in Climate Adaptation
by Micaella Lou-Andrea Garduce Editor’s Note: Ella currently serves as the Senior Urban Transition Analyst under ICSC’s Urban Development Team. Throughout the implementation of the Urban Act project, I have repeatedly listened to presentations on climate change, the risks it poses, and its projected impacts on communities. For example, Tagbilaran City, Bohol faces climate-related threats such as sea level rise, extreme weather events, and increasing temperatures. Antipolo City, located adjacent to the National Capital Region, experiences extreme heat and intense rainfall, and tropical cyclones that can lead to flooding in some areas. Its proximity to the country’s capital [...]
Philippine government convenes national dialogue to strengthen financial protection against climate risks and impacts
PASIG CITY, 28 August 2025— The Philippine government is taking steps to strengthen the financial protection of Filipino communities from climate- and disaster-related risks through climate and disaster risk finance and insurance (CDRFI). On August 13, the Department of Finance (DOF) convened a national dialogue to inform CDRFI priorities, including those that can be supported by the Global Shield against Climate Risks. A joint initiative of the Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Group of Finance Ministers and the G7 (Group of Seven), the Global Shield against Climate Risks aims to strengthen the financial protection and resilience of climate-vulnerable countries and communities. [...]