The Japanese government has pledged $5 million to support climate-resilient livelihoods in vulnerable communities within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines. Ambassador Endo Kazuya formalized the assistance by signing an agreement with Regis Chapman, Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in the Philippines.
The funding will back a three-year project aimed at enhancing disaster management capacities within local government units in BARMM. It seeks to improve community preparedness against climate-driven extreme weather events, which have increasingly threatened the region’s peace and stability.
Ambassador Kazuya emphasized Japan’s commitment, noting the country’s own extensive experience dealing with natural disasters. “We understand firsthand how devastating these calamities can be and are committed to supporting our Filipino partners, especially in BARMM, to strengthen their resilience,” he said.
The project, spearheaded by the WFP, will assist communities in developing sustainable livelihoods capable of withstanding climate-related shocks, thereby contributing to broader peacebuilding efforts in Mindanao.
