Climate Information Services For Agriculture and Fisheries

Global warming has intensified the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, including typhoons, heavy rainfall, flooding, and droughts (ADB, 2009). These climate-related disasters have farreaching consequences, affecting millions worldwide by threatening food and water security, disrupting agricultural supply chains, and endangering coastal communities (World Bank et al., 2016).

Super Typhoon Rai (Odette), which struck the Philippines in December 2021, inflicted extensive damage on the agriculture sector. Government assessments indicated that the typhoon resulted in approximately $215 million in damage to agricultural assets and land, including the destruction of more than 1 million acres of farmland. Additionally, the fishing industry suffered losses estimated at $78 million. In total, these losses impacted the livelihoods and food security of approximately 390,000 individuals.