Guest Blog by Ros Arayata On 26 September 2009, the Philippines made international news when Supertyphoon Ondoy (international name: Ketsana) hit Metro Manila and 16 provinces. Ondoy’s wrath affected over 900,000 families, resulted in 464 deaths and brought damage to infrastructure and agriculture at an estimated cost of £160 million. It was recorded as the worst flooding the metropolis had seen in nearly 40 years. On 27 September 2011, one … Read more »Typhoon Nesat hits the Philippines – Vulnerability to Climate Hazards
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Cut Emissions, Make Money
I have been to a number of events recently that have discussed a low carbon economy. Many participants have expressed interest in the idea, but wanted more information. In particular, one recurrent theme was "I would like to take action to reduce my greenhouse gas emissions - but it would cost too much, and I need to remain competitive!". Yet, the view that reducing emissions will always cost money is a false one. A number … Read more »Cut Emissions, Make Money
Guest Blog by Ros Arayata – Looking at Cancun from Manila
A package of decisions dubbed the “Cancun Agreement” was adopted at the UN Climate Change Conference in Mexico on 11 December. The Agreement represents significant progress and hopefully sets a path towards a low-emissions future and enhanced action on climate change in the developing world. Moreover, the Agreement signified a team effort of more than 190 nations that restored faith in the multilateral process. The UK was pleased about the Cancun … Read more »Guest Blog by Ros Arayata – Looking at Cancun from Manila
