NSTP Module 5: Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Class Reporting Presentation
Objectives Understand Philippine Disaster Management System Identify hazards and preparedness activities Discuss link of poverty to vulnerability Create contingency plan for schools/communities
Disaster Risk in the Philippines Located in Pacific Ring of Fire and typhoon belt Frequent calamities: floods, typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, eruptions High loss of lives and properties
Disaster Management Laws Presidential Decree 1566 (1978): focused on response RA 10121 (2010): Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act Shift from response to preparedness and mitigation
Environmental Concerns Deforestation, soil erosion, pollution Destroyed coral reefs, marine resource loss Climate-related disasters due to geography and socio-economic factors
Solid Waste Management Philippines: 14.66M tons trash/year, 4th in ASEAN Waste categories: municipal, industrial, agricultural, hazardous Five R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, Residuals RA 9003: Segregation, MRF, composting, penalties
Proper Waste Disposal Segregating: biodegradable vs. non-biodegradable Composting: natural fertilizer from waste Recycling: reduces pollution, saves resources Benefits: clean environment, health, resource conservation, income
Climate Change Caused by greenhouse gas buildup (GHG) Impacts: agriculture, health, biodiversity, coasts Strategies: Adaptation (adjust systems), Mitigation (reduce emissions) RA 9729: Climate Change Act, Climate Change Commission
Summary Disaster management shifted to risk reduction Environmental protection laws safeguard resources Waste management and climate action are crucial Everyone must take part in sustainable practices