SDG Goal 13
SDG Goal 13
SDG Goal 13
Estela
Bachelor of Public Administration
2. No more Plastic.
No plastic in nature initiative works across the life cycle of plastic to : reduce the amount
of plastic produced, increased the reuse of plastic already in circulation and eliminate
leakage of plastic in nature. Examples:
a. Bioplastics
b. Biodegradable plastics
c. Compostable plastics
d. Recyclable bioplastics
e. Paper and cardboard
f. Glass, tin and foil
g. Natural textiles
h. Eco materials
The Objective of SDG 13
Reduce pollution and the greenhouse effects across the planet, create
more jobs in renewable energy companies, make food and water
available to every country in Africa, recycle more and use plastic
SDG in State Level
Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related
hazards and natural disasters in all countries
The People’s Survival Fund (PSF) was created by Republic Act 10174 as an annual
fund intended for local government units and accredited local/community
organizations to implement climate change adaptation projects that will better
equip vulnerable communities to deal with the impacts of climate change. It
supplements the annual appropriations allocated by relevant government agencies
and local government units for climate-change-related programs and projects.
Activities supported through the fund include: (i) adaptation activities in water resources management, land
management, agriculture and fisheries, health, infrastructure development, natural ecosystems including mountainous and
coastal ecosystems; (ii) improvement of the monitoring of vector-borne diseases triggered by climate change. and in this
context improving disease control and prevention; (iii) forecasting and early warning systems as part of preparedness for
climate-related hazards; (iv) institutional development, for the LGUs in partnership with local communities and NGOs, for
preventive measures, planning, preparedness and management of impacts relating to climate change, including contingency
planning, in particular, for droughts and floods in areas prone to extreme climate events; and (v) strengthening or establishing
regional centres and information networks to support climate change adaptation initiatives and projects. The fund may also
serve as a guarantee for risk insurance needs for farmers, agricultural workers, and other stakeholders.
The PSF Board chaired by the DOF has so far approved P310.34 million-worth of projects under the 2016 national
budget benefiting six municipalities: Del Carmen, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte; Lanuza, Surigao del Sur; San
Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu; Gerona, Tarlac; Sarangani Province; and Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte.
To date, P147.46 million of the approved financing has been disbursed to the LGUs. The BTr, which sits as alternate
chair of the PSF Board, attributed this low disbursement rate to delays in project implementation owing to
uncontrollable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters affecting the project sites, and the conduct
of national elections.
However, most of the proposals submitted to the PSF have failed to pass the initial
screening due to incomplete documents or because the project activities are not eligible.
PSF projects should clearly address the community’s climate vulnerabilities based on
scientific and historical data. The objective of PSF projects is to provide an effective
combination of engineering and non-engineering interventions, which directly address the
area’s climate risks, and capacity building programs designed to empower the community
and ensure project sustainability. Moreover, as a suppletory fund, it serves to fill the
funding gap for climate change projects that are not funded by other government agencies.
Programs in the Philippines
National Climate Change Action Plan.
The national climate change framework strategy has recently been translated into a
National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP), which prioritizes food security,
water sufficiency, ecological and environmental stability, human security,
climate-smart industries and services, sustainable energy, and knowledge and
capacity development as the strategic direction for 2011 to 2028.
Programs in the Philippines
National Climate Change Action
Air pollution is primarily introduced through the burning of fossil fuels. The largest
contributors are fossil-fuel-powered vehicles (cars, trucks, aircraft, ships, etc.) and coal-
or oil-burning power plants and factories. However, any activity that involves the burning
of wood or fossil fuels can release particulate matter. This includes household-level
sources such as tobacco products, stoves and ovens, candles, and fireplaces. Volcano and
wildfires can also be notable sources of air pollution (World Population Review, 2022).
Conclusion
To prevent an extreme natural disaster it is vital and important to follow the
guides under SDG 13- Climate Action: self-discipline especially in waste
segregation, recycle, reuse and conserve water, educate people about climate
change, help the nature and advocate a healthy eco-friendly life style.
Link References
➔ https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/most-polluted-countries
➔ https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/sustainable-development-goals/why-do-sustaina
ble-development-goals-matter/goal-13
➔ https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/climate-change/
➔ https://climate.emb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/NCCAP-1.pdf
➔ https://climate.gov.ph/our-programs/climate-finance/peoples-survival-fund
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