PROSPECTIVE AREAS FOR COOPERATION with THE CITY OF VAXJO, SWEDEN

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PROSPECTIVE AREAS FOR COOPERATION with THE CITY
OF VAXJO, SWEDEN

• Provincial Government of Bohol
• Republic of the Philippines

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Bohol
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Bohol
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Bohol
INTRODUCTION
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• Bohols History Site of the
  first international treaty of peace between Datu
  Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, 1565

Home of the famousCHOCOLATE HILLS TARSIER
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• Bohol
• 654 km of coastline
• 14,000 hectares of mangrove ecosystems
• More than a hundred fish sanctuaries and caves

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Overarching development framework

• Heat Bohol
• LIFE HELPS

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VISION
Bohol is a prime eco-cultural tourism
destination and a strong, balanced
agri-industrial province, with a well-educated,
God-loving and law-abiding citizenry, proud of
their cultural heritage, enjoying a state of
well-being and committed to sound environmental
management.
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MISSION
To enrich Bohols social, economic, cultural,
political and environmental resources through
good governance and effective partnerships with
stakeholders for increased global competitiveness.
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Executive-legislative development agenda
H ealth and Sanitation for all E ducation and
Technology for all A griculture Food
Sufficiency for all T ourism Livelihood for
all Leading to Unparalleled Growth and
Development in Bohol
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Executive-legislative development STRATEGIES
L ivelihood Tourism I nfrastructure F ood
Suffiency E ducation
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Executive-legislative development STRATEGIES
H ealth E nvironment L eadership Development P
eace and Order S ports Youth Development
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POSSIBLE AREAS FOR COOPERATION

• Technical Assistance Cooperation
• Scientific Research and Academic Exchange
• Strategies for Advocacy Policy Change
• Networking and Linkage

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATION

• Environmental Program (esp. ecoBudget) not as a
  separate program, but as an integral part of all
  programs
• Always looking ahead to the next level
• Linking environmental targets (i.e., the Master
  ecoBudget) with financial budgeting

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATION

• Enhancement of Statistical systems to measure
  ecoBudget indicators (maybe at a less
  sophisticated level)
• Monitoring/measuring water quality
• Establishing water impounding policies
• Monitoring CO2 emissions?

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATION

• Exploration of Replicating Vaxjos Green
  Initiatives via smaller-scale projects
• Tuning into the reality of Philippine Local
  Government budgets
• Small-scale biomass wastewater treatment
  initiatives
• Technical assistance for facilities and utilities
  improvement

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATION

• Planning for Sustainable Development
• Providing for the future needs of the population
• Technical advice relating to other Green
  Initiatives (Green Buildings, etc.)

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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACADEMIC EXCHANGE

• Scientific/Academic Exchange between City of
  Vaxjo and Bohol Biodiversity Center (Regional
  Center for Climate Change)
• Even though our vulnerabilities might be
  different (snow vs. rainfall, etc.)
• Exploring renewable energy options
• Other Initiatives in Climate Change Adaptation
  (including Climate-Proofing)

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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACADEMIC EXCHANGE

• Scientific Exchange regarding policies for
  ensuring a lighter Carbon Footprint for Bohol
  LGUs
• Use of wood for buildings, etc.
• Connection/ Hook-up with the International
  Scientific Community
• Akin to the Central Visayas Institute experience
  (Bernido couple)

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STRATEGIES FOR ADVOCACY POLICY CHANGE

• Engagement of politicians and stakeholders
• Your experience could improve our process.
• Advocacy throughout the community for
• Biodiversity Loss Recovery
• Waste Segregation (common problem in Bohol LGUs)
• Treatment of hazardous wastes

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STRATEGIES FOR ADVOCACY POLICY CHANGE

• Engagement of the business sector in the
  Environment!
• Sustainable Smaland (We want Jesserina in
  Bohol!) ?
• Advocacy for Corporate Social Responsibility
• Engagement of Bohol LGUs in the idea of
  counterparting for the environment

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Bohol
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Bohol
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Bohol
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Bohol
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Bohol
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Bohol
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Bohol
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STRATEGIES FOR ADVOCACY POLICY CHANGE

• Establishing changes in the political landscape
  to allow local initiatives
• Mayors Covenant?
• Enlarging the role of Cities in the global
  landscape
• When you GO GREEN, these changes are required.

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NETWORKING LINKAGE

• Establishing networks with funding institutions
  (Clean Development Mechanism funding!)
• Other modes of resource mobilization
• Successful Branding
• Learning Destination (with a positive impact on
  the economy)
• Awards and Certifications

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Thank you!