Davao City's recent ranking as the second cleanest city in Southeast Asia is celebrated with caution. While it's a proud moment, experts emphasize the need for tangible improvements in waste management, air and water quality to sustain this recognition.
A DAVAO City-based environmental group expressed pride and reservations about Davao City ’s recent ranking in the 2024 Mid-year Numbeo Pollution Index , which lists it as the second cleanest city in Southeast Asia.Mark Peñalver, Executive Director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability , commented during an October 30, 2024, media interview at Ateneo de Davao University.
Peñalver said that if the city wishes to maintain this status, it must improve waste management, vehicle emissions control, and wastewater treatment systems. He cautioned against using Waste-to-Energy incineration, which could impact air quality, and urged for efficient drainage and water treatment facilities.
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