Empowering Nurses for Climate Resilience: Opportunities and Challenges in Philippine Nursing Education

By integrating climate change concepts and skills in the nursing curriculum, regulatory bodies, faculty development, resources, and models of nursing education in the Philippines, Filipino nurses can emerge as climate-resilient and competent healthcare professionals-capable not only of delivering care but also leading community adaptation, advocating for policy change, and fostering environmental sustainability. This aligns with the global shift toward planetary health, ensuring that nurses in the Philippines remain relevant, competent, and prepared to act in a changing climate. Given their significant presence in domestic and international healthcare systems, they can become global leaders in climate and health advocacy. By doing so, Filipino nurses not only protect their communities but also make meaningful contributions to global health resilience. Moving forward, Filipino nurses and nursing educators may need additional focus on vulnerable populations, including LGBTQ + individuals, indigenous people, women, and those with disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Likewise, they can investigate the factors influencing health outcomes related to climate change. They can also develop culturally appropriate interventions to improve the health outcomes amidst climate-related events.