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Meet our esteemed Speakers for the International Online Symposium on Science, Law, and Oceans!

As we kick off the celebration of the Philippine Environment Month and the World Environment Day, we are thrilled to introduce the distinguished speakers and reactors who will be joining us for the symposium entitled, "Advancing the Heritage Value of the West Philippine Sea through Rights-Based Science Diplomacy," happening on 05 June 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

This event is brought to you by the University of the Philippines Los Baños School of Environmental Science and Management, in partnership with the BFAR-USAID-URI Fish Right Program, the Philippines Network of Educators on Environment, and the Philippine Environmental Science Association.

Interested participants may still register via this link: https://bit.ly/WPSSymposium

Mangrove forests are coastal forests and critical habitats that act as nurseries and protect coasts from erosion.

They are mainly found on coastlines in tropical and subtropical areas and are unfortunately heavily threatened ecosystems.

Learn more about these key environmental players via National Geographic's infographic below 👇

On this day in 1898, the Philippine flag was first raised following the victory in the Battle of Alapan. Stop and salute to a Philippine flag today

HAPPY WORLD TURTLE DAY! 🐢

Today is a reminder of the ecological significance of turtles and tortoises. Let us promote preserving their natural habitats and supporting conservation initiatives.

CALLING FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS! 🌱

With your help, we have accomplished 81% of our soft target, which is equal to 4,955 out of the 6,110 validation points as of today, May 22, 2024.

Let us continue the work we've started, and complete the Philippine Mangrove Map today!

Be a volunteer: https://tinyurl.com/5n8h3dpx
Download the app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.odk.collect.android
See validation manual: https://bit.ly/Mangrove2023Validation
List of target sites for validation:
https://bit.ly/VisayasSites
https://bit.ly/LuzonSites
https://bit.ly/MindanaoSites

A friendly reminder for those who might need it 😉

Mabuhay ang Manggagawang Pilipino!

Mabuhay ang ating mga Mangingisda!

Mabuhay ang magigiting na TAGAPAGTANGGOL ng ating Karagatan at buong Kalikasan!

Sabay-sabay nating isigaw.. ATIN ANG KANLURANG DAGAT!

Isang Maka-KALIKASANG Araw mga Tagapag-TANGGOL ng KALIKASAN!

agricultural biodiversity

🟣 Helps plants and animals adapt to

🟣 Preserves the health of our ecosystems

via Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

𝙉𝙀𝘿𝘼 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 1 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙖 𝙏𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙡𝙚 👏

NEDA RO1 Regional Director Stephanie F. Christiansen led the participation of the NEDA RO1 personnel in the release of “Aira” – a rehabilitated sea turtle in the municipality of San Juan, La Union on April 11, 2024.

To know more, kindly click: https://ilocos.neda.gov.ph/neda-regional-office-1-participates-in-the-release-of-a-rehabilitated-sea-turtle/

Don't ever waste your time,
effort, and strength to those people
who can't afford to give the respect that
you really deserved!

It's okay to cut off people if respect
is no longer served at your table!

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Join us for an enlightening seminar delving into the crucial realm of Blue Carbon ecosystems and strategies in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The RESTORE-WPS seminar series aims to disseminate valuable knowledge about the current practices, environmental status, and future threats pertaining to the WPS.

This seminar will provide an overview of Blue Carbon ecosystems, highlighting their significance in mitigating climate change and promoting biodiversity. Attendees will gain valuable insights into innovative strategies for conserving and restoring Blue Carbon habitats such as mangrove and seagrass ecosystems in the WPS.

Whether you're a researcher, policymaker, environmental advocate, or professional, this seminar offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Blue Carbon ecosystems and contribute to the sustainable management of the WPS. Join us as we embark on a journey towards preserving the marine resources of the West Philippine Sea.

April 12, 2024 (Friday) | 2-3 PM | MSI AVR & Zoom
Register through: https://bit.ly/WPSks01

Why do we call mangroves coastal superheroes? Here are 5 things they do daily that make them worthy:

💪 Anchor land and reduce storm damage/erosion
💪 Provide an essential breeding and nursery habitat for marine life
💪 Sustain biodiversity across marine/terrestrial environments
💪 Effectively store and sequester carbon
💪 Provide food, jobs, materials and cultural value to coastal communities

Today we commemorate Holy Thursday, a time of deep contemplation and meaning during Holy Week.✝️🤍 We remember Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples, where he instituted the Eucharist and left us the commandment of brotherly love.🫶

Pollution negatively impacts air, land, and water in many ways.

Major types of pollution include:
❌ Plastic pollution
🚨 Noise pollution
💡 Light pollution
☀ Thermal pollution

Learn more about the major types of pollution and how they impact ecosystems and wildlife.

via Encyclopaedia Britannica

🌿💚 Celebrating a week of appreciation for Mother Nature! Last March 21, we honored International Day of Forests, emphasizing the critical role of innovation in combating climate change and preserving our ecosystems.

Reflecting on an excerpt from one of our readings: "The earth is here before us, and we will leave this world, but the earth is still here. We don’t own it; instead, the earth owns us." These words resonate and reminding us of our responsibility to be stewards of the Earth, not owners.

Innovation and technology have indeed revolutionized the way we protect forests. Through transparent and innovative forest monitoring and the data gathered underscores the power of technology in our battle against deforestation and climate change.

New technological advancements offer hope in our efforts to continue defending forests worldwide. Let's continue to collaborate and innovate for the well-being of our planet. 🌍