pia cayetano presentation - estoril conferences 2013
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"The Rise of a Global Village. Advancements and Discontents." - Presentation of Pia Cayetano - Philippine´s Senator - Speaker at Estoril Conferences 2013TRANSCRIPT
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CLIMATE (IN)JUSTICE Asymmetric Responsibilities and Burdens
Source: The Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2010, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, AusAID, Global Volcanism Program, UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, USAID, US Geological Survey
Asia Pacific: Hardest Hit
Regions CO2 Emissions (Metric Tons)
North America 15.85
Middle East 8.04
Europe 7.99
Asia Pacific 3.07
La@n America 2.51
Africa 1.16
CO2 Emissions per Region
Regions Percentage of Fatali:es
Asia Pacific 61%
Africa 27%
La@n America and Caribbean
8%
Western Europe 3%
Central and Eastern Europe
1%
North America 1%
Meanwhile, globalization, by driving a widespread culture of consumerism, exacerbates the already dismal environmental
state of the world brought about by climate change
EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE: Flooding and Landslides
This is not a river… not a swimming pool not even a lake nor a mud bath
The Critical Interplay between Environmentalism and Economic Development
Those hardest hit by the effects of climate change are left with little choice but to shift valuable resources to adaptation and risk aversion, and to include environmental management as part of the development plans.
Protected Areas Two-pronged aim: Maintain ecological balance and sustainable development Former dynamite fishers and illegal loggers are now at the frontline of the environmental agenda Inclusiveness – economic benefits cascade to the immediate stakeholders up to the broader community
Solutions
BEFORE BEFORE
Materials Recovery Facility
AFTER
Solutions
MOBILITY & LABOR-OUT MIGRATION
Globalization and the Filipino Diaspora
Labor demands for health and education professionals by high income countries are addressed by migrant workers.
Filipino migrant workers have been the driving force of the Philippine economy but families left behind pay the price of heavier social costs
The Philippines is the number one exporter of nurses (WHO, 2009)
As a consequence …
The Philippines is the number two exporter of physicians (WHO, 2009)
As a consequence …
Philippines
Philippines
Current
Philippines
Philippines
Technology Transfer Infrastructure Equipment Trainings Scholarships Facilities
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Vision
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Doctors to the Barrio, RN Heals, and Ladderized Education Program for Health Professionals
The Department of Health (DOH) found in their studies that about 4 out of 10 Filipinos pass away without having seen a
doctor
Solutions
E-GOVERNANCE
Internet and Globalization
The internet as a driver of globalization The internet as a non-hierarchical,
interactive, and global medium Enabled us to reach each other faster,
farther, and cheaper than ever before
3 out of 9 Filipinos are online
1st In social networking In sharing videos In viewing photos
8th In the world in terms of Facebook and Twitter usage
10th In the world in terms of mobile Internet usage
Social media creates new channels of communications where citizens can interact with public officials and can participate in political life
Google Hangout Solutions
C r o w d s o u r c i n g response to disasters t h r o u g h m o b i l e technologies and social media
Solutions
Collaborative Governance
“Collaborative Governance and Technology”
During disasters After disasters
Solutions Tele-Medicine
Facilitates a vital exchange of information and technology between and among medical professionals regardless of geographical location (within and outside the Philippines)
Conclusion
The mettle of the human spirit is judged on its ability to confront the worst of situations the world has to offer. But in a country where disasters & diaspora are already weaved into the fabric of our daily lives (whether we like it or not) we learned the following: Social Resiliency Digitally bridge geographical distance Guarded optimism in the face of adversity
We refrain from global whining; instead, we smile.
The Philippines is one of the 10 happiest countries in the world