The Philippines sits at the sharp intersection of two converging crises: rising climate risks and worsening nutrition challenges. Ranked among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries and facing rapidly growing rates of obesity, poor diet quality, and food insecurity, the country urgently needs integrated solutions that protect both people and planet.
In a new technical brief, Options to Address the Climate–Nutrition Nexus in the Philippines, Dr. Sonja Vermeulen brings together evidence from the national country profile and insights from local stakeholders to outline four priority areas for action—from shifting diets toward diverse, minimally processed foods to tackling the country’s pervasive sachet economy. These options aim to inform multisectoral planning and support policymakers, civil society, and development partners seeking to advance a healthier, more climate-resilient future for all Filipinos.
