Climate Forecast Among Experts’ Forum Topic in Palawan

Future climate projections and mitigation potentials of mangroves and sea grasses were discussed by members of panel technical experts in a forum at Palawan State University (PSU) in San Vicente town, province of Palawan.

The event was organized by the Climate Change Commission (CCC) and has the theme“Mangroves, Marshes and Sea grasses:The Role of Blue Carbon in Addressing Climate Change”. The forum engaged the academe, local government units, national government agencies, and non-government organizations to discuss current initiatives and policies, science and practices involving blue carbon.

The experts motivated stakeholders and communities to act and implement projects or initiatives that will prepare for the impact of climate change and create more resilience, while improving social, tourism development goals.

San Vicente was one of the chosen eco-towns for the local implementation mechanism in the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) that provides direction for sustainable economic growth for 2011 to 2028.

Municipal Administrator James Paul Inawasan said that they were surprised at being chosen as recipient of the activity, but they take it as an advantage to theircommunity.

“It’s a good review that helps our master planning especially when it comes to environmental protection,” he said. (LBD/PIAMIMAROPA-Palawan)