MAKATI CITY — The Makati City Government recently held a Climate Change Summit for Cooperatives and Savers Centers, reinforcing its commitment to building a sustainable and climate-resilient community. The summit gathered cooperative sector representatives and partner offices to promote climate change awareness and inspire collective efforts toward environmental sustainability and stronger community resilience. The event emphasized the important role of cooperatives and community-based organizations in promoting environmental responsibility and preparing communities for the impacts of climate change.
A Multi-Sectoral Collaboration for Climate Action
The activity was joined by City Council Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Cooperatives, Hon. Councilor Joel M. Ariones, along with key officials including Ms. Anastacia A. Hora, Assistant Regional Director of the Cooperative Development Authority – NCREO; Mr. Reginald J. Millarez, Officer-in-Charge of the Department of Environmental Services (DES); and Ms. Vivian Gabriel, OIC of the Makati Cooperative Development Office. Resource speaker Mr. Danilo V. Villas, Executive Director of PLLENRO, Inc., also shared insights during the summit. The presence of these officials from various agencies underscored the multi-sectoral approach needed to address the challenges of climate change.
Empowering Communities for a Resilient Future
Makati City continues to foster a greener, safer, and more resilient community by strengthening collaboration, shared responsibility, and community empowerment. The summit highlighted how cooperatives and savers centers can serve as vehicles for promoting environmental responsibility at the grassroots level. By equipping community-based organizations with knowledge and resources, the city government aims to foster a culture of sustainability that extends beyond the summit and into daily community life.
