The Philippines, among the nations most vulnerable to climate change and recognized to remain the most at-risk country globally for 16 consecutive years, has endured an unprecedented parade of six…

Continue ReadingSix Typhoons in One Month: A Call for Climate Justice and Clear Climate Financing Mechanisms at COP29 to Support Locally-Led Solutions

Six Typhoons in One Month: A Call for Climate Justice and Clear Climate Financing Mechanisms at COP29 to Support Locally-Led Solutions

ECOWEB Situational Analysis No. 01, November 17, 2024 Situation Overview The Philippines has been struck by a series of destructive tropical storms in just one month, marking a first in…

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6 Typhoons in One Month in the Philippines: From STS Kristine (Trami) to ST Pepito (Man-Yi)

The workshop aimed to equip 40 participants with the skills and tools needed to drive community-led responses using the Survivor and Community-Led Crisis Response (SCLR) approach.  In a pivotal step…

Continue ReadingFrom the Ground Up: Iligan City Embarks on Community-Led Crisis Response for Resilience Building

From the Ground Up: Iligan City Embarks on Community-Led Crisis Response for Resilience Building

The summit served as a critical platform for civil society organizations (CSOs) to advocate for the integration of poverty-sensitive, human rights-based approaches into the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk…

Continue ReadingEmpowering Communities: A Call for Locally-Led, Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction at the 2024 APMCDRR

Empowering Communities: A Call for Locally-Led, Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction at the 2024 APMCDRR

ECOWEB Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Month: Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Knowledge As we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Month this October, we are reminded of the wealth of indigenous knowledge,…

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ECOWEB Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Month: Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Knowledge

In 2023 and 2024, climate-induced floods devastated communities across Mindanao, displacing thousands and disrupting livelihoods. Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, was among the hardest hit. As the waters receded, the…

Continue ReadingEmpowering Communities: The SCLR Approach in Las Nieves

Empowering Communities: The SCLR Approach in Las Nieves

Author: Audrey Rose Velayo Editor: Regina “Nanette” S. Antequisa Design: Kin Barkly Tibang Contributors: Imelda Manginsay, Tasnim Racman, Ashary Bantuas, Salahoden Samporna, Mark Antony Amarga, Ruel Hipulan, Roger Lisondra, Las…

Continue ReadingCommunity-Led and Inclusive Solutions to Resilience: The SCLR Story of Las Nieves

Community-Led and Inclusive Solutions to Resilience: The SCLR Story of Las Nieves

This workshop is a vital component of the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Building Project (IPR Project), a broader initiative aimed at enhancing the socio-economic resilience and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples (IPs)…

Continue ReadingUniting Tradition and Modernity: Integrating Indigenous Practices in Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in Local Government Plans

Uniting Tradition and Modernity: Integrating Indigenous Practices in Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience in Local Government Plans