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Sustainable development and disaster risk reduction (DRR) are key concerns of today's urban development driven by a heightened urgency to address the adverse impacts of climate change.
The Makati City local government has once again been recognized for its programs and initiatives focusing on disaster risk response and reduction, further cementing its role as a pioneer in disaster resilience not just in Manila but in the entire country.
Dubbed as PlanSmart Ready to Rebuild, the app is designed to help local government units to plan for disasters more efficiently and to build back better faster.
The PlanSmart Ready to Rebuild Web Application, an automated planning tool envisioned to revolutionize the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) planning processes in the country is set to be launched on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Before constructing new classrooms, the Department of Education (DepEd) is pushing for the reevaluation of building designs to ensure disaster risk reduction in schools.
Due to the geographical location, the Philippines experience extreme weather that has significant impacts on the livelihood of both farming and fishing communities.
Philippines’s president authorizes government agencies to implement “temporary emergency measures,” such as health worker protection and financial aid.
During National Disaster Resilience Month, the Philippine DepEd is raising awareness on fire prevention and response, especially among children.
Voluntary Commitments
The organization has no registered commitments.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.