Scientists from the Manila Observatory helped train local government units and communities in the science and framework behind disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR-CCA).
The trainings took place in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte and at the Climate Change Academy in Legazpi CIty, Albay, where local government unit officers and community members listened to presentations by MO about risk to disasters and extreme climate events, as well as the impacts of climate change.
Participants were given the opportunity to create hazard maps and learn participatory approaches to risk assessment, and coming up with potential DRR-CCA options in their communities.
These trainings were made in partnership with the Ateneo School of Government, the Diocese of Iligan, Christian Aid, the Province of Albay, the Office of Civil Defense for Region V and other local government units who participated in the trainings.