How are cities helping combat marine plastic litter and achieve zero waste to Philippine waters by 2040? Watch the video to know more.
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Through UN-Habitat’s Healthy Oceans and Clean Cities initiatives, cities have been helping combat marine plastic litter.
Through the SHIELD Program, UN-Habitat has been working with provinces in boosting climate and disaster action planning.
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, in partnership with UN-Habitat Philippines, officially launched the Philippine Urban Forum 2023.
UN-Habitat conducts training of trainers to equip concerned government agencies on enhanced tools in planning for resilient communities.
From making buri bags to operating a community junkshop, UN-Habitat supports vulnerable groups to help advance cities’ marine litter actions.
In culmination of the BCRUPD project, UN-Habitat Philippines launched knowledge products on resilient human settlements and urban development.
Leaving her audience inspired and tearful, Welma Fernandez, President of Women Waste Warriors (3Ws) in Barangay 412, Manila, concluded with these words as she shared about how her organization was empowered to grow as part of the city’s steps towards marine litter action, exemplifying how local action can achieve global goals.
Ensuring stakeholder participation for its climate resilience initiatives, DHSUD worked with UN-Habitat Philippines to bring together various government agencies and the private sector in recent workshops for upcoming policy milestones.
Local leaders are at the forefront of marine litter reduction as they champion actions towards zero waste to Philippine waters by 2040.
