Philippines: DENR commences coastal geohazard assessment and mapping project

'With the completion of our geohazard mapping project on landslide and flood-prone areas, the MGB is set for coastal geohazard mapping, with particular attention on the effects of the rising sea level due to climate change,' Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon Paje explained in a report by Manila Bulletin.

"This will give us solid information as to which coastal areas or shorelines are experiencing erosion or are prone to erosion to enable the government to plan for a more responsive risk reduction program for these areas and other climate change mitigating and adaptation measures," he added.

According to the news agency the MGB's Marine Geology Division started the coastal geohazard mapping project this year in the coastal areas of Leyte, Northwestern Luzon, Albay, and Camarines Sur.