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GEP project can help PH deal with climate change --- DOST

Published Aug 3, 2023 12:40 pm
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday, Aug. 3 welcomed the Green Economy Program (GEP) which can help the Philippines to deal with climate change problems.  (Photo from DOST?Facebook)

"They have a Green Environment [Economic Program] funded by the EU (European Union). I think that's a great project, especially in the Philippines; we are the biggest polluter of plastic in the whole world when it comes from plastics coming to our river," DOST Balik Scientist Hernando Bacosa said in a public briefing via PTV. "Connected din 'yan sa climate change and ang Pilipinas bilang isang archipelagic country, tayo talaga ang one most vulnerable and high risk sa climate change. (This is also connected to climate change and the Philippines as an archipelagic country; we are really the one most vulnerable and at high risk to climate change)." Bacosa continued. He stressed that the rising sea level in the Philippines is double compared to the world average because we are archipelagic and very close to the shore. The scientist also explained that coral bleaching, as a result of ocean acidification, can cause coral damage. And if these corals are harmed, fish and fishing livelihoods are at risk. The GEP was a bilateral agreement signed by the Philippines and the EU that aims for a "sustainable future." The signing of the agreement took place last July 31 which was witnessed by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen on her three-day state visit.  Read: [https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/31/ph-eu-sign-green-economy-program-accord](https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/31/ph-eu-sign-green-economy-program-accord)

Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Exposition 2023

 Meanwhile, for the DOST, Barcosa underscored that the "HANDA Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Exposition 2023" Luzon leg aims to provide a comprehensive strategy that centers on raising public awareness about the adoption of the DOST's technology and innovations. The exposition was held last July 27 in Pasay City. Read: [https://mb.com.ph/1970/1/1/manila-drrmo-showcases-rescue-equipment-in-handa-pilipinas-expo-2023](https://mb.com.ph/1970/1/1/manila-drrmo-showcases-rescue-equipment-in-handa-pilipinas-expo-2023) Barbosa added that these advancements are intended to support local scientists, as well as for LGUs and stakeholders to adopt and lessen the effects of climate change. *(Rhowen Del Rosario)*

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