Publisher’s Note
Welcome to the second interesting edition of TIMe.
“What do we do now?”
A question echoing throughout the world, whether on developed
states or in developing nations today, our global environment is
caught up with natural hazards and manmade disasters.
C
LIMATE CHANGE IS A REALTY
we all have to face. And because
of this we are now beset with
many natural disasters, with
triggering events ranging from
scorching weather, severe
typhoons, surging rivers and seas,
even earthquakes, imposing loss in
human lives and massive toll of human
suffering. But the losses come not
primarily from nature’s actions rather
they derive from the synergy of natural
forces and injudicious choices we
make.
Study shows that the most
vulnerable and most disaster-stricken
region in the world is Southeast Asia
particularly the East Asian Pacific
Region with numerous challenges to
build resilience.
Catastrophe and distraction
recognize no boarders, even local
incidents has a far reaching impact
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on lives and economy. A disaster
can devastate progress and will have
lasting effect, affecting mostly the
poor, women, and children, the elderly
and even impaired persons.
Economically, as a result businesses
and developments were disrupted
losses incurred putting the industry
(maritime-shipping and tourism) at
risk.
Fortunately, a growing awareness
and preventive measures are now
being implemented globally in risk
reductions, emergency preparedness
and climate change adaptations.
But in the end, each of us must do
our share in the conservation of our
environment.
Read on . . .
PHILIP ORTALEZA