Kenya’s climate lessons for the Philippines’ El Niño fight

Kenya’s climate lessons for the Philippines’ El Niño fight

We often think of the Philippines through the lens of water. We prepare for stronger typhoons, rising seas, and devastating floods. Drought has always been part of the conversation—especially during El Niño years—but it has rarely occupied the same place in our national consciousness.That may soon have to change.The prospect of a strong El Niño in 2026 comes at a time when communities are already facing the combined pressures of climate change, …