CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION. Senator Loren Legarda delivers a keynote address during the Asian Conference on Climate Change and Disaster Resilience at the Asian Institute of Management in Makati City on Aug. 10, 2023. The conference is a platform for multi stakeholder dialogue to influence policy and practice on addressing climate change and disasters in Asia. (Photo courtesy of Asian Institute of Management)
MANILA – The office of Senator Loren Legarda has forged a partnership with the Climate Change Commission (CCC) and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) to grant full scholarship to candidates for Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program.
The Sustainable Leadership Learning for Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction (SLL-CDRR) scholarship program will provide full financial support to outstanding students enrolled in the EMDRCM program starting June 26.
“This program embodies our commitment to forging collaborative partnerships with institutions like AIM, which are pioneers in shaping future leaders,” Legarda said in a news release on Monday.
“By joining forces, we aim to advance the national climate agenda. We also aim to cultivate transformative leaders capable of professionalizing disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM), climate change adaptation (CCA), and building resilient communities,” she added.
The CCC will lead the selection process, prioritizing candidates with backgrounds and expertise in climate change and disaster risk management who are working in the national government agencies mandated with climate change and disaster resilience, DRRM officers in local government units, women leaders for CCA, leaders from indigenous groups, and sustainability and inclusivity champions.
Recognizing the urgency of addressing climate change impacts, the CCC acknowledges the need for collective action and the crucial role of academic institutions in advancing climate science and sustainable solutions through capacity and knowledge building.
“Our comprehensive program, integrated into AIM's Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Management program, aims to empower present and future champions of disaster and climate resilience. This initiative caters to a wide range of stakeholders, including practitioners, and policy and decision-makers,” CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert E.A. Borje said.
The partnership is seen to strengthen each party's commitment to sustainable development which underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions to address climate challenges on a global scale.
“Partnering with Senator Legarda and CCC on this impactful initiative aligns perfectly with AIM's mission of empowering future leaders for sustainable development. Through this collaboration, we can equip leaders to tackle climate challenges and pave the way for a more resilient future,” AIM president and dean, Professor Jikyeong Kang, said.
The SLL-CDRR scholarship program will formally launched Tuesday in Makati City. (PNA)
