How Climate Change and Land Reclamation Are Consuming Philippine Coastal Villages

The social fabric of these communities is also unraveling. The constant threat of flooding and the destruction of homes and livelihoods create an environment of perpetual stress and uncertainty. Families are displaced, and the sense of community that once defined these villages is being fractured. The psychological toll of watching one's home and heritage disappear beneath the waves is immense, leading to a sense of helplessness and despair among residents.