Climate Change Exposes Fragile Future for Philippines' UNESCO Rice Terraces The stunning rice terraces of Batad, a village in the Ifugao region of the Philippines, have long been a testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of its Indigenous people.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these ancient agricultural structures are not only a marvel of engineering but also a vital part of the community's identity and way of life.
Climate change has brought devastating impacts on this fragile ecosystem, as evidenced by the recent landslide triggered by Super Typhoon Fung wong.