Western Visayas, with its abundant natural resources and strong farming and fishing sectors, is at a crossroads. Despite being a major food producer for the country, the region faces significant challenges, including climate change, market fluctuations, and low incomes for its food producers. This article proposes innovative ideas to attract national, international, and private sector investments. It outlines a practical way for “green and blue finance” to build a resilient, fair, and sustainable food system, from upland farms to coastal communities. Western Visayas is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as super typhoons, droughts, and rising sea levels. A new approach to climate resilience and new strategy is needed – one that shifts from simply reacting to disasters to proactively building resilience with nature-based solutions (NBS).

Prodigo, V. (2025, August 12). Innovative pathways for sustainable growth in Western Visayas’ agri-fishery sector. DailyGuardian, pp. 6, 9.