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Congratulations to Purple Hearts PH and all the people and organizations supporting you!! More power, Ma’am Judge Camannong!! JTet Camannong

With gratitude from all of us in NETS Inc. 🌏

Last August 31, 2023 was the culminating part of the “Climate Change Locally led Adaptation, Mitigation, and Plastic Solutions” or CLAMPS project, where fisherfolks and volunteers with the big support of the LGU of Municipality of Quezon have conducted a clean up drive in the different coastal areas in the Municipality of Quezon, Palawan.

The project aims to significantly reverse the use and disposal of plastics among coastal communities and to support the seaweed industry by introducing the concept of bioplastics as a byproduct of seaweed farming and an alternative to plastics. Lastly, it provides a means by which redress can be sought by coastal and rural communities adversely affected by climate change and plastic pollution, particularly those coastal communities affected by plastic and microplastic contamination in the oceans from which they source their livelihoods.

Last August 30, 2023, the Network Empowering Transformative Societies (NETS Inc.), in partnership with Purple Hearts PH and with the support of the US Embassy Philippines, engaged with the fisherfolks and seaweed farmer of Quezon, Palawan, environmental advocates of Municipality of Baloi, representatives from DENR and the Philippine Council for Agriculture Fisheries (PCAF) Palawan provincial office for Project CLAMP or “Climate Change Locally led Adaptation, Mitigation, and Plastic Solutions”.

The first part of the project was held via hybrid webinar with guest speakers: Mardy R. Montaño and A/Prof. Denxybel Montinola who shared their expertise on the importance of in the campaign to mitigate and .

The organization is thankful to the funders and for the support of the LGU of Municipality of Quezon, Palawan and Municipality of Baloi, Lanao del Norte, Baloi Tourism and Baloi Local Youth Development Office.

The project aims to significantly reverse the use and disposal of plastics among coastal communities and to support the seaweed industry by introducing the concept of bioplastics as a byproduct of seaweed farming and an alternative to plastics. Lastly, it provides a means by which redress can be sought by coastal and rural communities adversely affected by climate change and plastic pollution, particularly those coastal communities affected by plastic and microplastic contamination in the oceans from which they source their livelihoods.

Join us on our maiden project this August 30, 2023, 9am-12nn (PST), via Zoom. (Meeting ID: 829 9744 9015
Passcode: CLAMPS)

The event is a major component of the “Climate Change Locally led Adaptation, Mitigation, and Plastic Solutions” (CLAMPS) project, an initiative of the Network Empowering Transformative Societies (NETS Inc.), in partnership with Purple Hearts PH and with the support of the US Embassy Philippines.

We are pleased to have Ms. Mardy Delos Reyes Montaño and A/Prof. Denxybel Montinola as our speakers!

Join us on our maiden project this August 30, 2023, 9am-12nn (PST), via Zoom. (Meeting ID: 829 9744 9015
Passcode: CLAMPS)

The event is a major component of the “Climate Change Locally led Adaptation, Mitigation, and Plastic Solutions” (CLAMPS) project, an initiative of the Network Empowering Transformative Societies (NETS Inc.), in partnership with Purple Hearts PH and with the support of the US Embassy Philippines.

The project aims to significantly reverse the use and disposal of plastics among coastal communities and to support the seaweed industry by introducing the concept of bioplastics as a byproduct of seaweed farming and an alternative to plastics. Lastly, it provides a means by which redress can be sought by coastal and rural communities adversely affected by climate change and plastic pollution, particularly those coastal communities affected by plastic and microplastic contamination in the oceans from which they source their livelihoods.

The Climate Change Commission joins the observance of National Indigenous People’s Day with the theme "Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination.”

The indigenous youth of today have become key players in exercising their right to self-determination by making their own decisions and carrying them out meaningfully and culturally appropriate. They are utilizing innovative technologies and developing new skills to offer solutions for a more sustainable planet.

August 9 was declared National Indigenous People’s Day Republic Act No. 10689, which was passed in 2015. It coincides with the UN’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

National Commission on Indigenous Peoples
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Bureau of Communications Services
Presidential Communications Office
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Radyo Pilipinas
IBC Digital
PTV

|| Nakikiisa ang Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) sa pagkilala at pagdiriwang sa kontribusyon ng ating mga katutubo.

Ngayong National Indigenous Peoples Day at International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, na may temang, “Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-Determination,” ating bigyang halaga ang papel ng mga katutubong kabataan sa kanilang pagsisikap na gumawa ng desisyon at mga kilos upang matugunan ang climate change habang kanila'y ipinapanatili ang kanilang kultura at tradisyon.

The world is in a state of climate emergency & time is running out.

Humanity’s burning of fossil fuel has altered the atmosphere, raising the global temperature by 1.1 to 1.2°C from pre-industrial levels. UNEP stands at the core of efforts to reduce emissions, contribute to climate adaptation, create jobs, and restore the natural environment.

Find out more: https://www.unep.org/climate-emergency

Seaweed, a common name for thousands of marine plants and algae found in different water bodies, not only provides food and shelter for marine animals, but it can also help solve the plastic pollution problem. https://news.mongabay.com/2023/01/innovators-develop-seaweed-based-alternatives-to-plastic-food-wrappers/

Cebuano to showcase bioplastic made out of mango peelings and seaweed Cebu City, Philippines— A Cebuano research intern in the Institute of Biological Chemistry at the Academia Sinica in Taiwan is taking bioplastic a notch higher. Denxybel Montinola, 23, a graduate

Seaweed Farming: Assessment on the Potential of Sustainable Upscaling for Climate, Communities and the Planet The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recognizes the growing global interest in seaweed farming as a potentially scalable ocean-based solution to climate change that may provide environmental and social co-benefits as part of the advancement of resilient and climate smart aquaculture. To c...

Philippines’ largest freshwater wetland and Indigenous livelihoods face multiple threats LOS BAÑOS, Philippines — Built on wooden stilts and tied to endemic bangkal trees (Nauclea orientalis) are the homes of the Manobo Indigenous tribe, seemingly floating on the waters of the largest freshwater wetland in the Philippines: the Agusan Marsh. The floating village and community depend o...

Climate litigation cases are growing worldwide.

Governments, corporations and other greenhouse gas emitters are facing lawsuits and being held accountable for causing climate harm.

More insights from new UNEP and Sabin Center for Climate Change Law report: https://bit.ly/climatelitigation2023

We all must all play a part in cleaning our planet. Let's together - register your World Environment Day clean-up or join one in your community: http://bit.ly/2Ewdv2w

The Network Empowering Transformative Societies, Inc. (N.E.T.S., Inc.) was formed to empower local communities on environmental justice. NETS, Inc. aims to pursue reforms in ecological policies and local measures to strengthen the protection and rights of the indigenous peoples and communities; design inclusive programs that address climate change and support environmental litigation; and establish a network of experts and advocates of climate action, environmental justice, and fundamental rights.