The United States and South Korea have joined hands in helping the Philippines fight the threats of climate change. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) recently signed a P111 million (USD 2 million) grant partnership agreement that will boost the Philippines' capacities in adapting, mitigating and managing the impacts of climate change and natural disasters. Under the agreement, KOICA will support the USAID's implementation of five-year Climate Resilient Cities Project that will benefit the cities of Batangas, Borongan, Cotabato, Iloilo, Legazpi and Zamboanga. KOICA's technical assistance will enhance the capacity of local government units (LGUs) to develop guidelines for and use climate adaptation technology, according to the US Embassy in Manila. Both agencies will also support the six LGUs and other stakeholders "to more effectively disseminate climate-related information to local communities; increase access to climate financing for economic and social development; and promote natural climate solutions that strengthen cities' resilience to climate change," the embassy said on Wednesday. Soon, the governments of both countries will also launch a deal to prevent and reduce marine pollution in Manila Bay. "This partnership also seeks to enhance knowledge and influence social and behavioral changes for marine pollution reduction and prevention," the embassy said. The latest agreement between the two agencies followed the April 2021 signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, where they agreed to collaborate on priority programs, including climate change-related initiatives, in the Philippines. The Philippines are among the countries facing the risk of climate change. It is also considered vulnerable. With about 20 typhoons yearly and frequent floods, landslides, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, the Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone nations.