Finding Humanity 4. Holding onto the Mangroves: Marinel Ubaldo on Climate Justice After Philippines’ Typhoon Haiyan
Jun 3, 2020
Marinel Ubaldo, a young climate activist from the Philippines, shares her harrowing journey as a survivor of Typhoon Haiyan. She discusses how the disaster stripped away her childhood but ignited her passion for climate justice. Marinel highlights the need for accountability from fossil fuel companies and the role of personal resilience in combating climate change. Along with experts, she emphasizes the power of collective action and individual contributions to protect the planet, urging everyone to join the fight for a sustainable future.
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Philippines' Vulnerability
- The Philippines is highly vulnerable to climate change, experiencing around 20 typhoons yearly.
- These storms have intensified over the past decade due to climate change, highlighting the increasing risk.
Understanding Climate Change
- Climate change reflects long-term weather trends, particularly the rising global temperature due to increased greenhouse gases.
- This leads to intense natural disasters, shifting seasons, and altered human interaction with the planet.
Surviving Typhoon Haiyan
- Marinel Ubaldo's family survived Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 by taking shelter in an evacuation center.
- They were isolated for days with limited food and supplies, eventually receiving aid from a US Navy helicopter.