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    “Paticca Samuppada”

    Position paper by Hailie Anne I. Lopez


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    In Dr. Jeane Peracullo’s study which she presented in the Global Religion and the Climate Crisis
    webinar, last October 1, 2024. She took one of the fundamental concepts of Buddhism “Paticca
    Samuppada” (The Law of Dependent Origination) , which suggests that everything is interconnected and
    interdependent. It’s the doctrine of conditioned arising, according to which all occurrences are dependent
    and originate from one another. By understanding what Paticca Samuppada is, it can offer profound
    insights into the issue of climate change, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human activities,
    ecological systems and its broader impacts on our planet. The principles of Paticca Samuppada can help
    create a holistic approach to tackling climate change. Which emphasizes on the mindfulness,
    responsibility and accountability of human beings and how such traits contribute to their attitudes towards
    nature.

    According to the World Meteorological Organization, as of 2023, records of greenhouse gas


    levels, surface temperatures, ocean heat, and acidification have been broken, and smashed even. The
    WMO report also notes that 2023 has been the hottest year with the global average near-surface
    temperature at 1.45 °Celsius (with a margin of uncertainty of ± 0.12 °C) above the pre-industrial baseline.
    (WMO, 2023) Meanwhile, in a tropical country like the Philippines with abundant resources for mining,
    agriculture and fisheries. We’re now experiencing the drastic effects of human greed and how it leads to
    resource exploitation, environmental apathy and climate change. The Philippines is considered as one of
    the world’s “biodiversity hotspot” with at least 700 threatened species thus making it one of the top
    global conservation areas. Based on reports of the number of illegal wildlife trade,the country’s ports has
    been a hub for Illegal wildlife trading. (Radniw, 2021) Not only that but the Philippines has an extensive
    coastline of over 36,000 km, as such, coastal flooding is also a prominent natural hazard in the country.
    Rising sea levels, storm surges and high tides pose risks to coastal communities. Human practices such as
    groundwater extraction, land reclamation and rapid urbanisation have all contributed to increasing both
    the risk and vulnerability of many coastal communities. (Philippines - Destination Earth, 2024)

    During trying times in our country and throughout the world. Climate change has proven to be a
    formidable challenge for people, it continuously tests our humanity, morals and perception. The urgent
    call to address this challenge doesn’t only require scientific and technological advancements but also the
    development of our attitudes, perception and mindfulness towards the environment. Understanding the
    idea of Paticca Samuppada, acknowledging that we can’t deviate from the fact that we need the
    environment to be able to live, as it breathes life in us. We must care for it like how we care for people.
    Making decisions that contribute for the greater good of civilization. Just like how we nurture ourselves,
    and our relationships with others, we must cultivate a nurturing relationship with our planet. That is
    depleting because of activities, and if we don’t do anything about it, our planet may continue its descent
    to destruction.
    References

    State of the Global Climate 2023. (2024, March 21). World Meteorological Organization.

    https://wmo.int/publication-series/state-of-global-climate-2023

    Radniw. (2021, April 28). Trends and Threats Philippine Clearing House Mechanism. Philippine

    Clearing House Mechanism.

    https://www.philchm.ph/status-of-philippine-biodiversity-2/trends-and-threats/

    Philippines - Destination Earth. (2024, April 10). Destination Earth.

    https://destination-earth.eu/case-studies/philippines/

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