THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) sees the need to improve the livability of cities in Southeast Asia to effectively help their residents adapt to the impact of climate change.

This was underscored by Environment Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and International Affairs Jonas Leones in his keynote address on behalf of Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga before the research and development (R&D) specialists from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and its development partners who gathered in Manila for a three-day conference on urban parks and green cities.