The Philippines is on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Every year, stronger typhoons, rising sea levels, and storm surges threaten coastal communities; destroying homes, livelihoods, and lives.

But we already have a powerful, natural solution: mangroves and beach forests.

The proposed National Coastal Greenbelt Act seeks to establish at least 100-meter-wide coastal greenbelts made up of mangroves and beach forests to protect our shorelines. These ecosystems act as natural barriers; reducing wave energy, preventing coastal erosion, and safeguarding communities from disasters.

This bill will:

🌊 Protect vulnerable coastal communities from storm surges and extreme weather
🌱 Restore degraded mangrove ecosystems and convert abandoned fishponds back into forests
🏝️ Prevent illegal structures that weaken natural coastal defenses
🤝 Empower local governments and communities to lead climate adaptation efforts
📊 Ensure science-based, long-term coastal planning across the country

Mangroves are not just trees; they are lifelines. They protect lives, support fisheries, store carbon, and sustain biodiversity. Yet, they continue to be lost due to unsustainable development and weak enforcement.

Passing this bill means:

Choosing nature-based solutions over costly and ineffective gray infrastructure
Investing in long-term climate resilience
Protecting the most vulnerable Filipinos living along our coasts
We call on our lawmakers, government agencies, and fellow citizens:

Pass the National Coastal Greenbelt Bill NOW.

Let us secure a safer, more resilient future; where communities thrive alongside healthy coastal ecosystems.

✍️ Sign this petition and be part of the movement to protect our coasts, our people, and our future.