UN vows to renew coastal forests in Eastern Visayas

AIMING to lessen vulnerability from future typhoons and possible storm surge in Eastern Visayas, an international aid organization vowed to rehabilitate the coastal mangroves, and combine it with livelihood diversification to rebuild better communities in Yolanda-ravaged areas.

“FAO [Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations] recognizes the importance of building resilience and reducing vulnerability, and emphasizes the need to rehabilitate coastal mangroves,” acting FAO Representative in the Philippines, Rajendra Aryal said.