How Climate Change and Land Reclamation Are Consuming Philippine Coastal Villages

The consequences extend far beyond just flooded houses. The livelihoods of countless fisherfolk are being destroyed. The reclamation projects are filling in critical fishing grounds and breeding areas for marine life, leading to a drastic decline in their catch. This forces them to travel further out to sea, increasing their costs and risks for a diminishing return. What was once a sustainable way of life passed down through generations is now becoming impossible, leaving families with no choice but to seek other forms of work or to migrate elsewhere.