During the first-ever Gawad Kalikasan held last June 27 at the Makati City Hall, Makati Mayor Abby Binay delivered an inspiring speech during her State of the Environment Address, reminding her constituents of their responsibility to empower communities toward the collective journey of achieving sustainable climate goals.
“It is incumbent upon us to serve as a role model to other localities and to share our knowledge, experiences, and best practices to help them attain their climate goals. Such a huge responsibility calls for every Makatizen to do their part in sustaining the health of the environment,” she said.
Binay also called upon the Makatizen’s cooperation and unity, which have brought significant efforts in championing sustainability in the city as a vital part of their present and future success.
The Gawad Kalikasan recognizes the stakeholders’ efforts in rehabilitating, conserving, and preserving the city’s environment while documenting conducive approaches and increasing the community’s compliance with environment-related ordinances.
It also coincides with June as the Philippine Environment Month.
Several barangays, private sectors, departments, offices, and other stakeholders took home the recognition for their outstanding efforts toward environmental protection within Makati.