48 EROPA Bulletin
Vol. 34 Nos. 3-4 (July-December 2013)
EROPA holds 2nd Stories to Share Session...
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disaster prevention organization. Lastly, he introduced
the use of natural energy such as mega-solar power,
which will also power evacuation shelters and facilities
during emergencies.
response, the local government of Libon mobilizes relief
centers to distribute relief goods and inputs to livelihood,
such as seedlings, temporary shelter materials, and cash
for work opportunities. The local government also
ensures in a long term that livelihood opportunities are
In conclusion, Mr. Iizumi stated that Tokushima made sustainable for the residents of Libon. Finally, the
transformed from a leading problem prefecture to a recovery aspect of LIBONIC includes preparation and
leading-edge problem-solving one, mainly because enactment of damage reports and action plans through
the government believed that “wisdom lies in the local funding from various government agencies and noncommunities”.
government organizations. Ms. Dycoco shared that
recovery measures begin with community restoration
“Culture of Zero Casualty”
in mind.
Meanwhile, Ms. Agnes P. Dycoco, former Mayor Ms. Dycoco noted that under her leadership, and with
of Libon, Albay, Philippines, discussed the disaster the development of LIBONIC, Libon was heralded as
management practices of her hometown, Libon. In the first town to locally adopt the provincial climate
her presentation, she featured the “LIBONIC: A Local change adaptation framework. She found value from
Innovation for En