Climate change advocacy draws more
people to build resilient communities
By Alma L. Tingcang
ZAMBOANGA CITY (ZNS) – An Advocacy Forum on Climate Change
Adaptation and Mitigation was held here on Sept. 11 at Molave
Vocational Technical
School attended by officers of the
Supreme Student Government (SSG) and 2nd Year Bachelor of Science in Education
(BSE) students Major in Social Studies from the Western Mindanao
State University,
Molave Campus.
Nilo C. Villarubia, SSG adviser said the young
leaders will re-echo and share what they have learned from the forum, as
advocates and members of the “I am a Climate Change-Resilient Youth” group.
“Education is the key to the kind of life you
want to live and the kind of person you want to be,” quoted Dr. Regina A.
Menioria as saying. She represented the school principal, Mr. Samson V.
Acapulco.
She lauded the Philippine Information Agency
(PIA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for
sharing valuable insights on climate change adaptation and mitigation measures.
Roservirico A. Tan, chief of DENR-9’s Regional
Public Affairs Office (RPAO) said: “We are hoping to reach more people to
become our partners in advocating adaptation and mitigation measures for us to
build climate change- resilient communities.”
“Nagbabago na ang Panahon, Panahon na Para
Magbago,” the joint advocacy and social mobilization campaign of PIA and DENR
has been heightened and is gaining momentum with the youth joining the
bandwagon.
“We should change our ways, put some disciple in
our life. We need to act now because our climate is changing. We need to
practice proper waste management. If we see “basura” (garbage) on the way, pick
it up parang instinct na, you don’t need to be told to pick the garbage,” Tan
told the participants.
He said climate change affects food security,
health and wildlife and we should protect our environment for the future
generation. It is everybody’s concern, not just of DENR.
Junard Lexter S. Vale, a 4th year student of MVTS
declared, “I learned that we should not throw garbage everywhere. Do not cut
trees and do not burn plastics to prevent climate change. I will be an advocate
through radio and social media to share my learnings about climate change to my
family, classmates, friends, neighbors and even to my teachers.” (PIA IX) (092314)
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