The municipality of Rosario, Cavite in the Philippines is currently implementing a two-year project on “Modeling Climate Smart and Resilient Communities” in partnership with the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

Recently, all 20 barangays of Rosario were trained by IIRR on Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. This training was meant to prepare the barangays to comply with the Philippines Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010 and the Climate Change Act of 2009. Under these new laws, all of the barangays of Rosario are expected to have their disaster and climate risk assessments and plans completed before the year ends. 

As part of their environmental education and action, the people of Rosario headed by the Municipal Government are planning a day of climate awareness on September 24 as part of the 350 Moving Planet Climate Action Day. On September 24, citizens will assemble in front of the Municipal Hall by 6am to be followed by a mass walk and bike along a designated route ending at SM City, Rosario for a short program. The Honorable Jose Ricafrente of Rosario will give a solidarity message to be followed by the reading of the Moving Planet 2011 Declaration.