Published March 3, 2021, 11:30 AM
The Australian Government will invest P630 million over the next six years to support disaster and climate resilience efforts in the Philippines.
This is part of its newly signed agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which involves the initiative that will strengthen the disaster and climate resilience of targeted local governments in the Philippines.
UNDP is the leading UN organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change.
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Steven J. Robinson AO (left) and UNDP Philippines Resident Representative Selva Ramachandran (right) at the ceremonial signing of the partnership between the Australian Government and the United Nations Development Programme which aims to strengthen disaster resilience of targeted local governments in the next six years.
(Photo By Zaldy Comanda / FILE PHOTO)
Dubbed as the SHIELD (Strengthening Institutions and Empowering Localities against Disasters and Climate Change) Program, the six-year initiative aims to work with local governments as the first responders to emergencies, by building their institutional and community resilience capacities against natural hazards and climate change.
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), which signed a memorandum of agreement with Australia, will implement SHIELD, along with consortium partners UN-Habitat, Philippine Business for Social Progress, National Resilience Council, and the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society.
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven J. Robinson AO said this new investment affirms Australia’s continued commitment to the Philippines as a dependable partner in building the long-term disaster and climate resilience of its institutions and its people.
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