It is with great pleasure that I present to you the Ecological Profile of our beloved city for the year 2023. This profile serves as a comprehensive snapshot of our city's physical, biological, socioeconomic, cultural profiles and its built environment.

The data provided in this profile shall serve as our basis for planning and decision-making and most importantly, in promoting our city's developmental framework. Likewise, this will help us determine the current level of services we've rendered to our constituents, the resources available and know our progress in various areas of concern.

Moreover, this profile sheds light on the challenges we face and areas where further improvement is needed. It presents on opportunity for us to identify gaps, devise effective solutions, and collaborate on innovative strategies that will steer us towards a more ecologically balanced and sustainable future.

I extend my deepest appreciation to all the dedicated individuals, civil society organizations, and governmental bodies who hove contributed to the compilation of this profile. Together, we con build upon our successes, embrace sustainable practices in our daily lives, and work towards making our city more environmentally friendly.

Let us forge ahead with renewed enthusiasm and determination, knowing that our collective efforts today will shape a greener, healthier, and more sustainable tomorrow for our city and its constituents.