Learning from Mangrove Restoration: Comparing Climate Resilience in the Philippines and Ethiopia
In southern Ethiopia, communities face natural hazards similar to those in the Philippines, such as floods, droughts, and occasional landslides, which are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change. Low-lying areas, smallholder farms, and communities near rivers or hills are most affected, often experiencing crop loss, food insecurity, and damage to homes. Local communities cope using early warning systems, community disaster committees, soil and water conservation, and irrigation practices, while NGOs and government programs provide additional support, training, and resources. Compared to the Philippines, Ethiopia has fewer mangrove-like natural buffers, so ecosystem restoration focuses more on trees, terraces, and sustainable land management rather than coastal protection.
