Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Code, LGUs are mandated to craft a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP).
It is in this blueprint that the aforementioned LGU mandates are established.
It is also in this plan various concerns, such as climate change and disaster risk reduction need to be integrated.
Highlights:
Integration and mainstreaming climate change and disaster risk reduction at LGU level thru the DRR – CCA tools:
The concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal factors of disasters, including through reduced exposure to hazards, lessened vulnerability of people and property, wise management of land and the environment, and improved preparedness for adverse events.
DILG’s vital role:
Provide Capacity Development (CapDEv) intervention to LGUs in the formulation/updating of a risk informed CDP
Mainstream disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in development processes such as policy formulation, socio-economic development planning, budgeting and governance.
A continuous coordination mechanism and program implementation from national to local level should be established.
Adapt new strategies and redirect actions even during this health emergency situation to continue providing technical assistance to LGUs.
