The Government of Canada recently partnered with Forest Foundation Philippines to fund projects that strengthen the Philippines’ climate resilience through mitigation and adaptation strategies. Negros Occidental, particularly the Malogo River and Sicaba River watersheds, has been identified as the program’s target site.

Canada pledges over $8 Million to support the program that aims to see results by the end of 2027. Non-government organisations, community-based organisations and local or regional entities active in the Philippines are invited to submit proposals to the Foundation by December 20, 2024.