Authorities launched yesterday the country’s first recognition program that aims to help boost reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions which experts cited as trapping heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming that drives climate change.
Philippine League of Local Environment and Natural Resources Officers Inc. (PLLENRO) and United States Agency for International Development spearheaded launching the Biggest GHG Loser program, optimistic such move will increasingly encourage reduction of the climate change-driving emissions.
“Recognition will be given to LGUs and private entities that register the biggest measurable GHG emission reduction in a year,” PLLENRO public relations chief and Pasig City environment officer Raquel Naciongayo said at the launch.
She noted 2010 is the program’s base year.
The launch was part of Green STORE GHG emission mitigation summit, one of several activities lined up for this year’s observance of the annual National Climate Change Consciousness Week from Nov. 19 to 25.
Climate Change Commission and Department of Environment and Natural Resources are supporting the program.
Naciongayo said PLLENRO and its partners will meet to discuss the program’s mechanics.
PLLENRO will release such mechanics as soon as possible, she noted.
She clarified the program is open to all cities and municipalities as well as to private entities like hotels and industrial establishments, however.
During Green STORE, PLLENRO president Danilo Villas of Makati LGU urged fellow local environment and natural resources officers nationwide to help mitigate climate change by promoting GHG emission reduction.
“On our shoulders lie the responsibility to be more pro-active in leading our people towards more action on the matter,” he said.
Sta. Rosa, Laguna environment officer Erlinda Creencia agrees, saying LGUs can do much to help reduce GHG emissions.
“We can initiate action on energy efficiency within our respective organizational boundaries,” she said during the event.
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