QC gov't to cite exemplary programs for climate change, disaster risk reduction
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led on Tuesday, May 23, the launching ceremony of the QC Green Awards that aims to recognize exemplary programs for climate solution and disaster risk reduction and management of various groups in the city.
"The collaboration and cooperation of the community and various stakeholders play a big role in disaster preparedness and addressing the adverse impact of the climate crisis. The city's resiliency and climate action will not come into fruition without the support of every QCitizen," Belmonte said.
According to the city government, the QC Green Awards cites and incentivizes barangays, Sangguniang Kabataan, youth-based organizations, and businesses that implement outstanding and inclusive programs on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Action.
(Photo by Aaron Dioquino/ MANILA BULLETIN)
It has three categories namely the Green Award, Resiliency Award, and Green and Resilient Award.
The local government said the Green Award recognizes institutions that have made significant contributions in addressing climate change and advancing sustainable practices, while the Resiliency Award honors initiatives that demonstrate resilience, preparedness, and response in the face of natural or man-made disasters.
It added the Green and Resilient Champion award will be given to businesses and barangays who have initiated outstanding practices that deal with the impacts of both climate change and disasters.
Groups who are interested may check the complete mechanics and information of the Green Awards, and register through greenawards.quezoncity.gov.ph.
They can submit all necessary requirements through its official email address, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
Submission of entries will be open from June 1 to July 15, 2023, the local government said.
The participants will undergo training sessions to get familiarized with the mechanics and assessment process of the activity.
The city government said that 16 exemplary organizations and institutions will be awarded with a trophy and a cash grant, which they can use for their current climate actions and disaster risk reduction programs in October 2023.
"With the QC Green Awards, we hope to engage more QCitizens in our efforts towards our vision of establishing a liveable, green, sustainable, climate and disaster resilient future for all," the mayor said.
“By celebrating the innovations and efforts of our QCitizens, we hope to ignite a spark of inspiration in everyone’s hearts, motivating them to persist in their efforts towards building a resilient and sustainable future,” Belmonte added.
(Photo by Aaron Dioquino/ MANILA BULLETIN)
It has three categories namely the Green Award, Resiliency Award, and Green and Resilient Award.
The local government said the Green Award recognizes institutions that have made significant contributions in addressing climate change and advancing sustainable practices, while the Resiliency Award honors initiatives that demonstrate resilience, preparedness, and response in the face of natural or man-made disasters.
It added the Green and Resilient Champion award will be given to businesses and barangays who have initiated outstanding practices that deal with the impacts of both climate change and disasters.
Groups who are interested may check the complete mechanics and information of the Green Awards, and register through greenawards.quezoncity.gov.ph.
They can submit all necessary requirements through its official email address, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
Submission of entries will be open from June 1 to July 15, 2023, the local government said.
The participants will undergo training sessions to get familiarized with the mechanics and assessment process of the activity.
The city government said that 16 exemplary organizations and institutions will be awarded with a trophy and a cash grant, which they can use for their current climate actions and disaster risk reduction programs in October 2023.
"With the QC Green Awards, we hope to engage more QCitizens in our efforts towards our vision of establishing a liveable, green, sustainable, climate and disaster resilient future for all," the mayor said.
“By celebrating the innovations and efforts of our QCitizens, we hope to ignite a spark of inspiration in everyone’s hearts, motivating them to persist in their efforts towards building a resilient and sustainable future,” Belmonte added.