ROXAS CITY, Capiz (PIA) -- The municipalities of Pilar, Pontevedra, Sigma, and President Roxas are advancing toward their respective Enhanced Local Climate Change Action Plan (eLCCAP) through a series of workshops and writeshops.

The provision of technical assistance is a collaborative effort of the Capiz Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Unit,  Department of Interior and Local Government, and Sentro Para sa Ikakaunlad ng Katutubong Agham at Teknolohiya, Inc., a non-government organization,  empowering communities and assisting local government units in sustainable coastal resource management.

effective eLCCAPs. This inclusive approach reflects the province's dedication to fostering resilience and sustainability in its entirety," said CaPENRO head EnP Ronald Allan Cullo.

He added that embracing the eLCCAP is not just a legal obligation but a vital step towards securing the well-being of communities in the face of climate change and exemplifies proactive governance in building climate resilience and sustainable development.

The municipalities of Maayon and Panitan were the first among the LGUs in the province to complete their comprehensive climate change action plan.

The CaPENRO targets the remaining municipalities to complete their eLCCAP by the end of this year. (AGP/AAL/PIA Capiz with reports from CaPENRO)