Philippines SDG Watch 2023: Measuring Progress and Charting the Course for a Sustainable Future
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? During the celebration of its seventieth anniversary on September 2015, the member states of the United Nations decided on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the new global plan of action. This built on the more focused Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and was intended to include all countries and all aspects that the framework of the MDGs fell short in, like environmental sustainability and social inequalities, to name a few. The SDGs were formally declared in the document entitled “Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” or simply the 2030 […]
Climate Change in the Philippines; Status and Solutions
The Philippines, an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia, known for its beautiful beaches, diverse wildlife, and rich culture. However, it is also one of the most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change. With its location in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the typhoon belt, the country is prone to natural disasters such as typhoons, floods, and landslides. In recent years, the effects of climate change in the Philippines have become increasingly apparent, with more frequent and intense weather events causing significant damage to infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods. The country has experienced several extreme weather events in the […]