DENR Pushes for Direct Community Access to Climate Funds
Philippine Environment Secretary Juan Miguel T. Cuna advocated for climate finance to be primarily in the form of grants, directly accessible to vulnerable communities. Speaking at the COP31, he stressed the need to streamline funding access for local governments and incorporate indigenous knowledge into decision-making.
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