Community resilience has gained paramount importance in an increasingly volatile world marked by natural disasters, public health crises, and socioeconomic upheavals. Community resilience refers to […]
Opinion: Can We Truly Prepare for ‘The Big One’?
In the Philippines, the prospect of 'The Big One'—a massive…
Prioritizing Climate Resilience: Why Governments Must Invest More in Green Infrastructure
In the face of escalating climate change impacts, prioritizing climate…
Data Privacy: Key to Resilience
During natural or artificial disasters, the urgency to safeguard data…
Ensuring Emergency Accessibility for People with Disabilities: A Global and National Imperative
As we confront an era marked by increasing natural disasters…
Can Local Action Strengthen Community Resilience Against Global Risks?
In an era defined by unprecedented global challenges, the Philippines…
Building Community Resilience: A Global Perspective and Lessons for the Philippines
Community resilience has gained paramount importance in an increasingly volatile world marked by natural disasters, public health crises, and socioeconomic upheavals. Community resilience refers to the collective capacity of a community to respond to, withstand, and recover from adverse situations. This comprehensive exploration delves into successful resilience strategies implemented around the globe, examining their essential components and lessons that can be applied to strengthen communities, particularly in vulnerable regions like the Philippines. A Global Overview of Resilience Strategies The following section provides a detailed examination of diverse resilience strategies employed in various countries: 1. Japan: Everyday-Life Preparedness Japan's renowned "everyday-life preparedness" strategy integrates disaster risk reduction into daily community activities. Through regular drills, educational programs, and community meetings, Japan fosters…
Building Community Resilience: A Global Perspective and Lessons for the Philippines
Community resilience has gained paramount importance in an increasingly volatile…
Understanding Resilience: An Overview
In an era marked by unpredictable challenges—from natural disasters and…
Opinion: Can We Truly Prepare for ‘The Big One’?
In the Philippines, the prospect of 'The Big One'—a massive…
Angeles City, Philippines: A Model of Resilience and Recovery
Angeles City, located in Central Luzon, Philippines, provides a compelling…
How Japan’s Tsunami Preparedness Can Inspire the Philippines
In the early evening of December 24, 1854, the people…
Philippines and EU Launch DRREALL TA Program for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
The collaboration between the Philippines, the European Union (EU), and…
Resilient Occupational Safety and Health (ROSH): Pushing the Boundaries
At some point, the pandemic will end and tourism will…
6.1 Magnitude Quake Rocks Southern Mindanao
Another earthquake jolted the island of Mindanao 9:40pm Thursday (Feb.…
Advancing Disaster Resilience: UNDP Launches Diagnostic Study on Inclusive Insurance and Risk Financing in the Comoros
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) spearheaded a pivotal workshop…
Philippines Leads in Crisis Response: Signs Rapid Response Option Agreement with World Bank
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has positioned the Philippines as…
Understanding Resilience: An Overview
In an era marked by unpredictable challenges—from natural disasters and infectious disease outbreaks to financial crises and social upheavals—resilience is the goal of effective disaster […]
Opinion: Can We Truly Prepare for ‘The Big One’?
In the Philippines, the prospect of ‘The Big One’—a massive earthquake capable of reshaping the landscape and causing unprecedented devastation—looms large in our collective consciousness. […]
Angeles City, Philippines: A Model of Resilience and Recovery
Angeles City, located in Central Luzon, Philippines, provides a compelling case study in resilience and recovery. After being devastated by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo […]
How Japan’s Tsunami Preparedness Can Inspire the Philippines
In the early evening of December 24, 1854, the people of Hiro, a coastal village in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, faced a dire situation. An 8.5 […]
DOST-Calabarzon Boosts Carmona City’s Disaster Resilience
In a significant stride towards disaster prevention and resilience, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Calabarzon has installed cutting-edge rain and water level monitoring equipment […]
CCC Advocates Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience
The Climate Change Commission (CCC) highlights the critical role of nature-based solutions (NbS) in disaster risk prevention, reduction, and management. The goal is to prepare […]
Prioritizing Climate Resilience: Why Governments Must Invest More in Green Infrastructure
In the face of escalating climate change impacts, prioritizing climate resilience through increased investment in green infrastructure is not just prudent but essential. Green infrastructure, […]
Data Privacy: Key to Resilience
During natural or artificial disasters, the urgency to safeguard data privacy intensifies alongside the immediate need for physical safety. Disasters disrupt normalcy and often compromise […]