COASTAL CITIES AT RISK IN THE PHILIPPINES

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In celebration of 2026 National Disaster Resilience Month, we invite you to an inspiring online discussion highlighting women’s stories of climate action, preparedness, research, and community leadership.

📅 25 July 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM Philippine Standard Time
💻 Via Zoom

Hear from distinguished women leaders, researchers, educators, and resilience practitioners as they share experiences and insights from communities at the frontlines of climate and disaster risks.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/Women-Frontlines
You may also scan the QR code on the poster.

Participation is open to educators, researchers, students, community leaders, development practitioners, and everyone committed to building safer, more inclusive, and climate-resilient communities.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Infographic from Dr. Greg Tangonan & AIC-MO Extreme Risk Team

July 1, 2021 | Ateneo de Manila University Fr. Roberto Yap SJ delivers a message on behalf of the University and the academic sector for the 2021 National Disaster Resilience Month Kick-off Ceremony

“Filipino resilience must include the ability to recover, adapt and more importantly, transform. This transformation will only be possible with the cooperation of all sectors of society, government, non-government, industry, academe, media, utilities, health, and others.”

Fr. Roberto C. Yap, SJ, PhD
President, Ateneo de Manila University
CCARPH Project Holder (2020–present)

The Resilience Imperative | A production of the Manila Observatory in partnership with the Carlos P. Romulo Foundation and Zuellig Family Foundation
Originally posted by ResilientPH on YouTube

The Philippines is rich in natural beauty and economic potential — yet it remains among the most disaster-prone nations in the world. With stronger typhoons, sea-level rise, and rapid urban development in vulnerable areas, climate risks are escalating faster than ever.

Ambassador Robert R. Romulo
Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs 1992-1995
US-Philippines Society Founding Director

Risk and Resilience in the City | A science communication project of Areté – Ateneo de Manila University | Supported by CCARPH, implemented by Ateneo de Manila University and Manila Observatory, in partnership with the National Resilience Council, with support from IDRC (Canada)

This animated lecture — based on research findings from the Coastal Cities at Risk in the Philippines (CCARPH) project — explains how hazard exposure, vulnerable living conditions, and limited capacity increase disaster risks for millions of Filipinos. It emphasizes the importance of strengthening communities so they can bounce forward together after shocks and stresses brought by climate change.

A B O U T

The Resilience Toolkit of the Coastal Cities at Risk in the Philippines is a knowledge database designated to help disaster management planners, risk and/or resilience practitioners, and local government units to refer and use various technologies to enhance our cities’ climate and disaster resilience. Learn more about the toolkit and project here.

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