The program aims to manage and protect the Philippines' vital mangrove cover as part of the 'BakaJuan Project', with volunteers and stakeholders actively implementing it.
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is pioneering disaster risk reduction by rolling out a citizen science program.
As of May 22, 2024, 81% of the soft target — 4,955 out of 6,110 validation points — has been met, rising to 95% on May 26, 2024, with 5,828 entries. DENR hopes to finish the field validation of over 600 sites and 30,000 validation points around the country by June 2024. Here's where mangroves come in: World Bank's WAVES Program report emphasized its importance in reducing flood threats. According to the report, mangroves provide communities with protection from the worst of storm surges and typhoons, with its trunks and canopies lessening the effects of waves and storm surges, reducing floods; its aerial roots stabilizing sediments, avoiding erosion.
Yulo-Loyzaga also worked with local executives to integrate hazard maps into decision-making, thereby averting disasters and protecting lives and livelihoods. DENR’s science-based initiatives demonstrate a comprehensive approach to disaster resilience, bringing together the government, communities, the private sector, and individuals in efforts to protect the environment and reduce the impact of climate change.
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