CLIMATE change has been bringing intensifying typhoons, rising sea levels, warmer temperatures, and drought, prompting urgent action by supporting coastal communities.
This was the message of Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF) as it highlighted the critical role played by nature-based solutions and science in mitigating its effects.
MPIF President Melody del Rosario presented the vulnerability of the Philippines, a country located in the typhoon belt and the ring of fire, as well as the various risks it faces.
She delivered the message during the Dive Resort Travel international show in Manila on Aug. 18-20. She said urgent action is via an environmental program called Shore it Up.
Ms. Del Rosario said Shore it Up board of advisors sets the direction of science-based approaches and nature-based solutions.
She said the use of nature-based solutions, such as mangrove propagation and information centers, harness the power of nature to combat climate change while also enriching biodiversity, protecting ecosystems, and benefiting local communities.
By implementing these solutions, not only can global temperatures be limited, but climate-resilient communities that flourish alongside nature can also be built.
Ms. Del Rosario urged individuals and organizations to embrace and adopt sustainable solutions to protect coastal communities and build a more resilient future.
MPIF seeks to complement Metro Pacific Investments Corp.’s commitment to nation-building by implementing programs that benefit communities, organizations, and families in areas in which the group’s portfolio companies operate.
