Climate Change Consciousness Week events: ‘Science, policy, and climate action’

Rappler.com

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Climate Change Consciousness Week events: ‘Science, policy, and climate action’
The annual observance will run from November 20 to 24

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines will observe the Climate Change Consciousness Week from November 20, Monday, until November 24, Friday. 

Proclamation No. 1667, s. 2008, introduced the observance to raise awareness on global warming “through broad and intensive information and educational campaigns.”

The Climate Change Commission (CCC), which was mandated to lead the annual drive, organized various activities that will tackle the science and policy behind global warming. (READ: #ClimateActionPH: It’s time for the Philippines to get serious about climate change)

Some of the topics to be discussed in these activities include policy and climate action,health concerns, best practices in local climate change action planning, and survival funding.

Meanwhile, side events will highlight the following themes:

  • Making Philippine hospitals climate smart
  • Tansitioning to a green economy
  • Making schools climate resilient
  • Climate and disaster risk financing 

The week-long clebration will be held at  Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay . – Rappler.com

 

Add a comment

Sort by

There are no comments yet. Add your comment to start the conversation.

Summarize this article with AI

How does this make you feel?

Loading
Download the Rappler App!