Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance in the Philippines
As part of the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, the Philippine Red Cross, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Plan International are working with communities across the Philippines to improve community resilience, increase investment, and improve policies for climate resilience at all governance levels in the Philippines.
The Philippines is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts, such as sea level rise, rising temperatures, and heavy rainfall, due to its exposure to natural hazards, reliance on climate-sensitive resources, and extensive coastlines, where major cities and much of the population are located.
This country brief provides a snapshot of the program, including a summary of the impact of floods, storms and extreme heat in the Philippines and the program objectives and vision.