The Forestland Management Project (FMP) in Region VI received commendation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for its outstanding performance in implementing its project activities....
For the second consecutive year, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), partnered with UP’s Pi Sigma Fraternity in holding the 30th Annual Open Debate Tournament....
Read more: UNDP-BIOFIN, UP Pi Sigma Fraternity hold debate mobilizing biodiversity financing from...
FMP Officers from CAR and Regions 2, 3, and 6 were reared to serve as “mentors” to project-partner people’s organizations (PO) in rolling out their select enterprise development ventures....
Read more: FMP trains staff for roll out of community enterprises
The Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in Bhutan visited Manila under a south-south exchange workshop with the Philippines. Led by Norbu Wangchuk of the Gross National Happiness Commission, the Bhutan....
Representatives of different bureaus, services and offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) convened at the “CY 2017 Workshop on the Analysis of Sectoral Policy Gaps” organized by the....
Read more: FASPS attends workshop on sectoral policy gaps analysis
In line with the Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Service’s mandate of identifying and preparing project proposals for local and foreign funding and promoting investment projects in the environment and natural resources, the Project Preparation Division spearheaded....
Read more: Capability building for project proposal preparation underway
Rare, an organization that has been championing efforts and pushing for innovative solutions to empower communities and develop influencers in various countries, organized “Fish Forever: A Celebration of Community-Managed Fisheries” for sharing of knowledge, experiences, success stories, and best practices in coastal resources and fisheries management among coastal communities of the Philippines....
Read more: Celebrating progress and accomplishments in fishing communities
For years, the European Union (EU) has been an active partner of the Philippines in strengthening its policy framework for sustainable development.
More than 500 leaders and practitioners from about 180 civil society organizations, local governments, academic institutions, private sector, DENR central and field offices and environmental managers from all over the country gathered at....
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the European Union (EU) launched Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring System to monitor air quality for the Metro Manila airshed....
Read more: DENR, EU launch Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring System
NLNP is the fifth largest lake in the Philippines covering 22,548 hectares, 24 barangays, and four municipalities. Located in the northeastern part of Mindoro Island, it is recognized as one of the six Philippine sites....
Sitting on the edge of the mountainous landscape of Lanuza is a watch tower that serves as a marine park and ranger station for Bantay Dagat. From time to time, on unfortunate days, illegal encroachers from other municipalities who enter as far as the core zone of the marine protected area are apprehended.
PEMSEA announces the Youth Grant Competition for 2017 with a call for project proposals from youth leaders in East Asia. A chance to receive up to $2,000 of funding support awaits those who submit....
Read more: PEMSEA invites youth of partner countries to a grant competition
In a meeting held at the H100 Eco Lodge in Baguio City on May 3, 2017, stakeholders of the Philippine ICCA Project and INREMP convened to discuss plans and strategies to coordinate and harmonize similar efforts and....
Recognizing the need to update their project’s operations manual, technical and financial officers of the Forestland Management Project (FMP) convened in a workshop on June 14 to 16, 2017 at the Hive Hotel and....
Read more: FMP conducts workshop to update its operations manual
Deputy Head of Mission Michael Hasper of the German Embassy in the Philippines visited the province of Batanes on a two-day tour on 15-17 May 2017, joining the occasion of handover of....
Read more: German Embassy stresses importance of ecotourism to conserve biodiversity
Documenting indigenous people’s traditions and culture has led to a more holistic approach to conserving an ASEAN Heritage Park.
Read more: Incorporating ancient tribal customs in park management
In the Philippines, the rediscovery of a butterfly species has helped in updating the protected area management plan.
Read more: Rediscovered butterfly boosts drive to declare forest reserve a national park
The Guimaras Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) conducted an orientation workshop on the establishment of Integrated Protected Areas Fund (IPAF) for Taklong....
Read more: PENRO Guimaras conducts orientation on the establishment of IPAF for TINMR
An agreement to pursue and sustain REDD+ initiatives was reached during the project’s closing event. Led by FMB, the forestry sector’s commitment to reduce climate change impacts through REDD+ was....
Read more: Philippine forestry sector advances REDD+ as climate protection strategy