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CIFAL Philippines-6th National Youth Environmental Summit
People
Background
The devastating impact of calamities evidently manifest our vulnerability to natural disasters. A disaster leaves a trail of damage and devastation leading to diseases and disruption of normal lives. Disasters threaten the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, most especially the underlying target of poverty reduction. Climate change affects most the people in vulnerable societies because they have lesser means to mitigate the impacts of a disaster. Poor people lack the money and means to prepare for disasters. But if they are physically able, well aware of risks and well prepared for disasters, they have a much better chance of survival and recovery. Awareness and preparedness are key words in adapting to climate change and coping with disasters.
Content and Structure
Please see attached indicative program
Methodology
The summit was held face-to-face in Baguio City.
Targeted Audience
Official delegates must, preferably, have actual engagement in environment- related, disaster preparedness and community resilience programs, such as but not limited to: ENRO officers and employees, Municipal & Barangay DRRMO, officers of the Committee on Environment, Committee on Food Security, Livelihood, Planning & Development Officers, and officers of Sangguniang Kabataan, Local Youth Development Officers, Local Youth Development Council and Civil Society Organization officers, youth-serving organizations and student leaders.