Cadiz City in Negros Occidental is advocating the rooftop farming system as a model for sustainable agriculture and urban greening.<\/p>\n
It is part of the initiatives that made the northern Negros city the top winner in the competition for Best Local Government Unit (LGU) Booth compliant with Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 in the just-concluded 29th Panaad sa Negros Festival.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe award affirms that Cadiz continues to shine as a symbol of excellence and sustainability in the province,\u201d Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. said in a statement on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The innovative farming system being practiced by the LGU was featured during the week-long festival as the \u201cCadiz City Green Roof\u201d planted with upland kangkong, spring onion, garlic chives, RC27 rice, lettuce, pechay, sweet potatoes, and malabar spinach.<\/p>\n
Escalante said the eco-friendly rooftop garden is not just an exhibit space, but also depicts a sustainable architectural design seamlessly embodying the city\u2019s commitment to environmental consciousness.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a strong testament to our vision of integrating food security with eco-friendly practices,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The mayor said they are promoting the rooftop farming system as a model for sustainable agriculture and urban greening to demonstrate how cities can utilize available spaces to cultivate food and promote environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe rooftop rice paddies and vegetable garden symbolize Cadiz\u2019s rich agricultural heritage that highlighted its proactive approach to addressing climate change and ensuring food security,\u201d Escalante said.<\/p>\n
Urban greening is an initiative that incorporates green spaces and elements into urban environments and infrastructure such as streets, roofs, and walls.<\/p>\n
The Cadiz City pavilion also showcased its sustainable waste management practices through the \u201cWaste to Worth, Shoot for Circular Economy!\u201d initiative.<\/p>\n
During the festival, the LGU encouraged visitors to deposit plastic bottles in exchange for points that could be used to avail of local products displayed by micro, small, and medium enterprises. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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