P1-billion fund revitalizes Project Noah. But they need more help reaching LGUs.
The Philippine disaster monitoring program 'Project Noah' has received a P1-billion funding boost to upgrade its hazard mapping technology. Despite the new resources, the program faces challenges in effectively disseminating data to local government units.
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Improving disaster risk management technology is crucial for the Philippines, a country highly vulnerable to typhoons and flooding.
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FLOOD. Residents socialize at an inundated village, amid southwest monsoon rains in Bagong Silangan, Quezon City, on August 10, 2026.
Project Noah has received a P1-billion funding boost from the 2026 national budget to enhance its hazard monitoring capabilities with advanced technology and equipment. Managed by the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute, the program aims to improve hazard mapping and promote nature-based solutions for disaster risk management, while facing challenges in reaching local governments. Despite past setbacks, including a reduction in expertise after its 2017 termination, Project Noah continues to collaborate with local governments to develop effective flood mitigation strategies. This is AI-generated.
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