In celebration of the 2022 National Climate Change Consciousness Week, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Globe recognized the efforts of individuals, groups, and local government units (LGUs) to address climate change, contribute to disaster risk reduction, and promote cultural and behavioral shifts.
In line with its commitment to climate resiliency, Globe partnered with the DENR Climate Change Service (CCS) and is the lone private sector co-presenter of the 2022 Mga Kuwentong KLIMA-likasan: A Climate and Disaster Resiliency Recognition Awards.
Entries were evaluated based on their Climate and Disaster Resiliency content (60%), visual appeal of photos and videos (30%), and the geographical reach of the initiative (10%).
The board of judges composed of representatives from the Climate Change Commission (CCC), Office of Civil Defense (OCD), and Globe chose individuals, groups, and local government units that have come a long way in their efforts to address climate change impacts within their communities or beyond.
As the county’s leading digital solutions provider, Globe recognizes that climate change is a huge challenge that requires collective action, hence the need to support and highlight the efforts of Filipinos from around the country.
First prize winners for the individual, group and LGU categories who won P30,000-P50,000 in cash were: Moises Butic – The Ifugao Muyong: Perpetuating a Forest Legacy;iRISE UP – Intelligent, Resilient, and Integrated Systems for the Urban Population; and CDRRMO Baguio City – Smart and gender-Inclusive Flood Early Warning and Mitigation System
KLIMA-likasan also gave out Climate Technology for Resilience Awards. Winners for this category were chosen for their contributions and initiatives that highlight the role of digital technologies in building resilience, including the use of artificial intelligence, robotics, sensor-driven tools, smartphone applications, the Internet, SMS, and social media, among others.
The awardees are Raheemah Hafsah Pangarungan’s BIOPHIL, iRISE UP’s Intelligent, Resilient, and Integrated Systems for the Urban Population; and CDRRMO Baguio City’s Smart and Gender-Inclusive Flood Early Warning, Information and Mitigation System for its online system, real-time data capture system, and flood mitigation action plan.
