A Case Study On Climate change on Philippines And India: With Reference To Uttarakhand
India is diverse country, which consists of many languages, religions, cultures, ethnic groups, and economic conditions. This diversity makes it a fascinating setting for socio-economic study, as each factor contributes to the nation’s complex social , economic and political structure. Beyond these human dimensions, India’s climatic conditions and geographical features also play an important role in shaping its socio-economic landscape.
But with such uniqueness comes a heavy cost ; floods and cyclones devastate coastal and riverine areas, heatwaves and droughts threaten agriculture and health, while earthquakes and landslides pose risks in mountainous regions. With this it becomes really important to study such impacts and create policies and plannings to combat against it.
As i am from Uttarakhand, one of the northern states of Inida ,Uttarakhand is a Himalayan state in northern India with 86% of its area mountainous and 65% covered by forests. Its geography ranges from snow-covered peaks and glaciers to fertile valleys and river basins, while its climate varies from alpine cold in the high Himalayas to temperate in the mid-hills and subtropical in the foothills.
Comparison: Philippines vs. Uttarakhand
Similarity: Both regions face climate-driven disasters that devastate local communities. Difference: Philippines hazards are coastal (storms, surges), while Uttarakhand’s are mountain-based .
Natural Hazards
Philippines: Typhoons, storm surges, floods. Climate change increases cyclone intensity. Uttarakhand: Cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, earthquakes, and glacial lake outburst . Climate change has intensified rainfall pattens, glacier meltings, and frequency of extreme events.
Areas of Greatest Impact
Philippines: Low-lying coastal villages, fishing communities. Uttarakhand: Himalayan valleys , river basins, and pilgrimage/tourism hubs.
Communities Most Affected
Philippines: Fisherfolk, local communities, women and children. Uttarakhand: Rural villagers, farmers, pilgrims, and tourism-dependent families. Women often bear the burden of water collection, household duties, and livelihood activities.
Institutional Support
Philippines case was more community-driven, while Uttarakhand’s resilience often depends on state-led and NGO-supported programs.
conclusion
The Philippines faced coastal disasters like typhoons and storm surges, while Uttarakhand faces mountain hazards like floods, landslides, and cloudbursts. In both places, poor and vulnerable communities suffer the most. The Philippines relied more on community action like mangrove planting, while Uttarakhand depends more on forests, traditional practices, and government or NGO support. But even though both of them are different regions the motive is clare protecting nature and involving local people is the key to survival and strength against climate change.