The Philippines is one of the five countries most vulnerable to long-term climate changes and extreme weather, which will have devastating effects on communities, businesses and investments.

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Natural ecosystems present the first line of defence against extreme weather events. Building or restoring vibrant ecosystems – such as forest, coastal mangroves or watersheds – and integrating such green infrastructures into business models, is essential to making the Philippines resilient to climate change.

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In this report, we present four business innovation models that corporations and banks can adopt to significantly increase disaster preparedness and response, based on strengthening natural ecosystems.