To recognize QCitizens’ outstanding climate action and disaster risk reduction and management programs, the Quezon City Government officially opened the 2024 Quezon City Green Awards.

Launched in 2023, the QC Green Awards is the only award-giving body in the country that incentivizes Barangays, Sangguniang Kabataan, youth-based organizations, and businesses that implement best practices in addressing the impacts of the climate crisis, and advancing efforts on disaster resiliency.

This year, the city government will also open the Green Awards to public and private schools and health institutions.

“From 13 awardees, we are set to award a total of 48 groups and organizations this year. With more awardees, we hope to encourage more residents and stakeholders to take part in protecting our environment. Magsama-sama tayo tungo sa isang sustainable, ligtas, at luntiang bukas para sa lahat,” Mayor Joy Belmonte said.

The QC Green Awards has two main categories: the Green Category, and Resilient Category.

The Green Category recognizes institutions that have made significant contributions to addressing the climate crisis and advancing sustainable practices, while the Resilient Category honors initiatives that demonstrate resilience, preparedness, and response in the face of natural or human-induced disasters.

Barangays, businesses, hospitals, and schools can win up to P 300,000 while Sangguniang Kabataan and Youth-based organizations can receive P100,000. The cash grant can be utilized to support and strengthen their ongoing or future Climate Action and Disaster Risk Reduction projects.

Each entry will undergo an intensive evaluation and validation process led by the QC Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QCDRRMO) and the Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD), with support from other city government offices and agencies that are part of the award’s technical working group.

Winners will be recognized at the awarding ceremony in November.

Interested participants may register and submit all requirements at the QC Green Awards microsite (greenawards.quezoncity.gov.ph).

Submission of entries will be open from August 8 to September 15, 2024.

More information and the complete mechanics of the QC Green Awards can be accessed at greenawards.quezoncity.gov.ph.

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