In order to prevent the looming water crisis in the country, the forum intends to mobilize the private sector to make investments in sustainable water resource management.
PBSP in collaboration with the USAID Safe Water Project and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) held “Investment Forum: Investing in Watersheds, Water Security, and our Future", October 19 in Makati City.
In order to prevent the looming water crisis in the country, the forum intends to mobilize the private sector to make investments in sustainable water resource management.
DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, gave the keynote address and urged everyone to work together to ensure the Philippines' water security.
"As with all our other efforts in protecting the environment and maximizing the use of our natural resources, we hope to engage the private sector to partner with us in these important programs," said Secretary Yulo-Loyzaga.
At least 120 representatives from the private sector, social development partners, government agencies with water mandate, corporate foundations, and NGOs focused on environment participated the conversation.
Over 100 stakeholders from business, government, academe, and non-government organizations convened at the third Water Forum organized by Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) through the Water Alliance and with the support of First Gen Corporation and Intellicare (Asalus).
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