DENR cites forest gains, flood reforms amid extreme weather in 2025

As extreme rainfall, flooding, and water stress increasingly disrupt daily life, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources outlines how the Philippines is responding to a rapidly changing climate. The article highlights major efforts in forest restoration, water security, flood management, and environmental governance under the leadership of Secretary Raphael Lotilla, aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push to strengthen national climate resilience. From large-scale tree planting and watershed protection to new flood planning and waste reduction policies, the report frames climate adaptation as a whole-of-society challenge—one that extends beyond government and into communities, businesses, and long-term development planning.

SOURCE: Click through to read the full article for a closer look at how the Philippines is strengthening its environmental systems to withstand a more volatile climate.

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