QC launches ‘Green Awards‘
‘With the QC Green Awards, we hope to engage more QCitizens in our efforts toward our vision of establishing a liveable, green, sustainable, climate- and disaster-resilient future for all,’ said Mayor Joy Belmonte
In an effort to recognize initiatives on disaster resiliency and environment conservation as well as encourage more Quezon City citizens to take part in the city’s climate actions, the Quezon City government launched on 23 May its first “Green Awards.”
Mayor Joy Belmonte said the QC Green Awards are meant to recognize and incentivize barangays, the Sangguniang Kabataan, youth-based organizations, and businesses that implement outstanding and inclusive programs on disaster risk reduction and climate action.
“The collaboration and cooperation of the community and various stakeholders play a big role in disaster preparedness and addressing the adverse impact of the climate crisis. The city’s resiliency and climate action will not come into fruition without the support of every QCitizen,” she said.
The award has three categories — Green Award, Resiliency Award and Green and Resilient Champion.
The Green Award recognizes institutions that have made significant contributions to addressing climate change and advancing sustainable practices, while the Resiliency Award honors initiatives that demonstrate resilience, preparedness and response in the face of natural or manmade disasters.
The Green and Resilient Champion award, on the other hand, will be given to businesses and barangays that have initiated outstanding practices dealing with the impacts of climate change and disasters.
Interested participants need to register at the QC Green Awards microsite (greenawards.quezoncity.gov. ph), and submit all necessary requirements through its official email address, greenawards@quezoncity.gov. ph. Submission of entries is open from 1 June to 15 July 2023.
Each entry will undergo intensive assessment and field validation by city departments led by the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department, City Administrator’s Office, QC Youth Development Office, Business Permits and Licensing Department, and Barangay and Community Relations Department. Finalists will have to present their programs to the Green Awards pool of judges.
A total of 16 exemplary organizations and institutions will be awarded in October.
They will receive a trophy and a cash grant that they can use for current and upcoming climate action and disaster risk reduction and management projects.
Training sessions will also be conducted for target participants to familiarize them with the award’s mechanics and assessment process.
“With the QC Green Awards, we hope to engage more QCitizens in our efforts toward our vision of establishing a liveable, green, sustainable, climate and disaster-resilient future for all,” the mayor added.
QC is the lone Philippine City member of the C40 Cities, a global network of mayors taking urgent action to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone can thrive.