Question

What should be the significant contribution of the society as well as the government in mitigating the hazards caused by climate change?​

Answer 1

• The government provides mitigating measures to combat climate change by enacting various bills and acts, such as the Climate Change Act of 2009, which was enacted in response to the global phenomena of climate change.
• Climate change mitigation is also aided by clean and green programmes.
• The government runs a number of programmes to help with climate change mitigation.
• Teachers and students in schools are encouraged to plant more trees in collaboration with the LGU to assist climate change mitigation and school activities such as gulayan sa paaralan.
• Proper garbage disposal also aids in the problem's resolution.
• It will also help if the public is encouraged to preserve water and electricity.

What can you contribute in mitigating the impact of climate change?

• Mitigation strategies include retrofitting buildings to make them more energy efficient; adopting renewable energy sources like solar, wind and small hydro; helping cities develop more sustainable transport such as bus rapid transit, electric vehicles, and biofuels; and promoting more sustainable uses of land.

What government can do to mitigate climate change?

5 ways our governments can confront climate change:

• Protect and restore key ecosystems. Respect for nature is fundamental.
• Support small agricultural producers.
• Promote green energy.
• Combat short-lived climate pollutants.
• Bet on adaptation, not just mitigation.

What are the steps taken by government to save environment?

• Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for Afforestation.
• Fly Ash Utilisation Action Plan.
• Initiatives for improving the environmental performance of coal based stations.
• Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).
• ISO 14001.

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