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THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT PHILIPPINES

  I ntroduction T hese days, we observed how our earth changes especially our climate. We experience different types of disasters such as; floods, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and typhoons. On average, about 20 tropical cyclone enters Philippine water each year, with 8 or 9 making landfall. The Global Climate Risk Index listed the Philippines rank one of the most affected countries by climate change this is because of its geography located in the western Pacific Ocean. The country also lacks natural barriers; as a collection of more than 7000 islands, there is almost nothing standing between them and the sea. Due to these disasters, many people have lost their livelihoods, especially the farmers. Farmers are an integral part of our societies and, consequently, the effects of climate change on farmers can threaten food supplies and security as well as increase volatility in global food prices. The most vulnerable people to climate change are women, children, people with disabili...