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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 […]
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, […]