The provincial government of Negros Occidental initiated a Cascading Workshop on Technical Working Group (TWG) Formation and the 2023-2030 Provincial Integrated Water Security Plan (PIWSP) at the Capitol Social Hall in Bacolod City Feb. 27.
Provincial Administrator, Atty. Rayfrando Diaz, said the activity aims to integrate the approach to water security in the province, which will enable the development and implementation of holistic solutions that address multiple water-related challenges simultaneously, such as water scarcity, pollution, habitat degradation, and public health risks, resulting in comprehensive and long-lasting improvements in water security.
Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the initiatives and activities on water security in the province are proof of the provincial government’s determination and resolute commitment to promote water security with a systematic, scientific, and sustainable approach.
It is also anchored on the USAID Safe Water Integrated and Inclusive Water Security Framework and the Sixth Sustainable Development Goal of the United Nations Development Program, a Capitol press release said.
USAID Safe Water Negros Occidental technical manager Justino Briones discussed the highlights of the 2023-2030 Negros Occidental PIWSP, as part of the activity.
Water Security focal person Jeremiah Diaz also presented the EO 22-12, or the executive order creating the Provincial Integrated Water Security Council and facilitated the workshop on Localizing the Water Security TWG. ||
