Changing Climate Patterns: A Challenge in Making our Communities Secure and Safe

There is a very interesting report on climate change vulnerability that will have impact on human security. Here is an excerpt from Abano's report for the Business Mirror. The full article can be read at Business Mirror:

Excerpt:

"According to the report, the Philippines, unlike other countries in Southeast Asia, is not only exposed to tropical cyclones, especially in the northern and eastern parts of the country, but also to many other climate-related hazards, especially floods (such as in Central Luzon and Southern Mindanao), landslides (due to the terrain of the country) and droughts. The National Capital Region (NCR), Southern Luzon, Bicol region and the northern regions of Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon and Cordillera Administrative Region were found to be the most vulnerable regions in the Philippines susceptible to multiple climate hazards, especially cyclones and floods."

This season is supposed to be summer and dry but yesterday heavy rains poured and flooded streets. Unusual during summer months.

The Basketball Court of the Campus, drench in rain water.

Flooded street, Legazpi City, Philippines.