UNDP taps science diplomat for BARMM climate security program

Source(s): Manila Times Publishing Corp., the

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) tapped internationally acclaimed Filipino cli-mate expert and science diplomat Glenn Banaguas to spearhead climate security risk and vulnerability assessment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

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"This initiative is unique in that it also takes into account key social factors in addition to the usual met-rics. We are aiming for a more holistic and customized approach to the BARMM," Banaguas explained.

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This UNDP initiative builds on Banaguas' previous work on Climate Smart Bangsamoro in 2020 with the support from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and through Climate Smart Minda-nao 2050, which was renewed in 2022 in partnership with the Mindanao Development Authority as a way to help the region to reduce its carbon footprint and empower its people to proactively assess and manage its climate risks.

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