Urgency for climate adaptationAs the world’s top carbon emitters, China, US, and India, delay slashing carbon emissions, climate damages in the coastal areas of the world continue to soar. After all, the Philippines is listed [2] at the top of the most at-risk countries for climate change. But runaway climate change obliges us to go further – a change in the mindset. Spending [6] on climate adaptation has increased notably in the Philippines over the past decade, including in 2026 – for water management, sustainable energy and climate resilient business. The advent of climate change has raised the stakes for investing in prevention.

Source: Philippine Star March 19, 2026 16:38 UTC