MANILA — As the world grapples with the devastating effects of climate change and extreme weather events, the United Nations admitted having difficulty in changing the public’s mindset to prepare for prevention rather than preparing for response and recovery.
But Mizutori, citing research and evidence, explained that allotting $1 for prevention can actually save up to $15 in terms of response and recovery. The UN official said while the issues of limited financial resources is true for many countries, it is all the more necessary for the highest level of the leadership to prevent a void in investment for prevention and for the citizens to understand that such investments are for the best of their interest.With the global mercury inching its way higher, the UN predicts a wave of even more extreme climate events in the coming years.
“When you look at this global figure and when you take into consideration that Asia Pacific is the most disaster prone region in the world, we can say that this global prediction will impact this region,” Mizutori said. Environment Secretary Toni Yulo Loyzaga explained that in the case of farmers, their needs to be able to quickly recover from disasters must be identified.
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