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Canada gives Phl P1.1-B aid for climate, healthcare efforts
The Philippine Star
|February 11, 2024
Canada has announced some P1.1 billion in development assistance for the Philippines to support the latter ’s efforts in climate adaptation, resilience against natural disasters and improved health care services.
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Canada’s Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen confirmed the investment of $28.15 million in development programming for the Philippines on https://www. canada.ca/
Of the amount, Forest Foundation Philippines will implement an $8-million project to support vulnerable communities as they mitigate the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss, according to Husdem.
The project will assist in financing and capacity-building to support gender-responsive, nature-based solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss.
This story is from the February 11, 2024 edition of The Philippine Star.
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