Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) has announced its role as an official mobility partner for the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), which will be hosted in the Philippines in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Scheduled for October 14-18, 2024, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, the conference is expected to attract around 3,000 global leaders and delegates to discuss essential disaster risk reduction strategies for the Asia-Pacific region.
TMP recently formalized its partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), co-chair of the Philippine inter-agency committee for APMCDRR, during a Memorandum of Agreement signing event in Makati City. As part of this agreement, TMP will provide a fleet of 25 Toyota Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) and two Toyota Coaster buses to meet the transportation needs of conference participants, including ministers from UN member states and various international stakeholders.
This partnership highlights TMP’s commitment to advancing sustainable mobility solutions and contributing to disaster risk reduction initiatives in the region.
“Toyota believes that electrified mobility is a key pathway to a sustainable future for all. We are dedicated to supporting initiatives that tackle climate change and enhance climate-related risk reduction,” said TMP President Masando Hashimoto.
“TMP is honored to participate in this significant gathering in the Asia-Pacific. We look forward to the success of the 2024 APMCDRR in guiding us toward effective strategies that foster resilience among nations in our region.”
Globally, Toyota aligns its efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. By providing a fleet of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), the company reaffirms its dedication to minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainable transportation solutions.
The APMCDRR serves as the primary regional platform for enhancing coordination and cooperation on disaster risk reduction in the Asia-Pacific. Organized by the UNDRR in collaboration with the host country, this biennial conference aims to accelerate the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
