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With support from the Spanish government, through the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the project was launched to make housing and sustainable livelihood accessible to the Sama Bajau families who were left homeless and displaced when Typhoon Rai hit Surigao in 2021.
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recognized the outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication of their partners and stakeholders in addressing the country’s environmental challenges and fostering sustainable practices.
The AECID-funded ‘Huy-anan nan Bajau sa Surigao’ project successfully implemented a blue-green recovery approach, harnessing nature-based solutions and circular economy practices, in providing climate resilient and culturally appropriate houses and sustainable livelihood opportunities for the Sama Bajau indigenous people who were affected by Typhoon Rai in 2021.
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With support from the Spanish government, through the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the project was launched to make housing and sustainable livelihood accessible to the Sama Bajau families who were left homeless and displaced when Typhoon Rai hit Surigao in 2021.
This is a 10-part video that goes with the Marine Litter Learning Kit, aiming to engage facilitators and learners in raising awareness on marine litter and its impacts, and actions towards marine litter reduction.
In celebration of #WorldBicycleDay, we asked a colleague, environmental planner, and bike enthusiast about her thoughts on biking in the Metro.
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With support from the Spanish government, through the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the project was launched to make housing and sustainable livelihood accessible to the Sama Bajau families who were left homeless and displaced when Typhoon Rai hit Surigao in 2021.
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recognized the outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication of their partners and stakeholders in addressing the country’s environmental challenges and fostering sustainable practices.
The AECID-funded ‘Huy-anan nan Bajau sa Surigao’ project successfully implemented a blue-green recovery approach, harnessing nature-based solutions and circular economy practices, in providing climate resilient and culturally appropriate houses and sustainable livelihood opportunities for the Sama Bajau indigenous people who were affected by Typhoon Rai in 2021.
#ShelterStories feature first-hand narratives and stories on the ground written by UN-Habitat communities, project partners, and advocates.
The project applied the STDM to address the formidable challenge of establishing the people-to-land relationship in post-conflict Marawi, particularly within the Most Affected Area (MAA)/Ground Zero where most structure lay in ruins.
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