Ecosystem-based adaptation for a resilient future in Eastern Visayas

As the Philippines marks the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), the GIZ Project "Strengthening Disaster Resilience and Risk Mitigation through Ecosystem-Based Planning and Adaptation (E4DR)" is taking bold steps for climate action. Nine ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) projects have been launched across Northern Samar, Samar, and Southern Leyte, with Php 22.5M in funding dedicated to maintaining and rehabilitating vital ecosystems—like mangroves, forests, and rivers—to reduce disaster risks and enhance climate resilience.

The event, held on November 7 in Tacloban City, brought together seven local government units (LGUs) and two non-governmental organizations NGOs, that received grants to implement EbA projects. Their work will help safeguard biodiversity, support sustainable livelihoods, boost food security, and promote disaster risk reduction for local communities.

Yolanda’s devastation in 2013 remains a powerful reminder of the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather events. The E4DR Project is addressing this challenge by promoting EbA and climate risk insurance to help build a resilient future in Eastern Visayas. Know more about E4DR