Tag: ecological and environmental stability

Eleventh Hour: A tapestry of species for biodiversity protection

In this week’s article for our Manila Bulletin column Eleventh Hour, Climate Reality Leader Erika Teng Gui put the spotlight on withNature2020, a campaign that harnesses the power of the arts and collaboration to spread the word that human activities are driving other species to extinction and to engage more people to fight for biodiversity protection and conservation.

Reminding us that biodiversity is the “very fuel that sustains ecosystems which, in turn, sustain us,” Erika discussed the urgent need to address biodiversity loss and climate change in an integrative manner.

September 24, 2021

Eleventh Hour: The overlooked story of the Upper Marikina Watershed and its defenders

In the dead of the night of July 24, 2021, while the rest of Metro Manila and Sitio San Roque in Baras, Rizal were gradually preparing to sleep, Masungi Georeserve forest rangers were shot—a culmination of the tension between the Masungi team and the entities exploiting the forest land for their own profit.

In this article for our Manila Bulletin column Eleventh Hour, Pinoy Climate Reality Leader Ruzzel Morales recalled that fateful incident and painted a bleak picture of the ongoing fight to restore the dignity of the Upper Marikina Watershed—a critical ecosystem that provides valuable life-giving services to 20 million residents of Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

September 10, 2021

The relatively unsung hero in the battle vs climate change

Evidence shows that the ocean is essential in addressing climate change. But why is the ocean still not a top-of-mind solution?

August 28, 2021

Personal finance and the environment

The “New Normal” presents a grand opportunity for all of us to craft a better Philippines. Everyone has to contribute in order to accelerate the recovery process.

August 25, 2021

Local leaders support nationwide single-use plastics ban

Local government leaders expressed support to the passage of the national legislation that will ban and regulate single-use plastics (SUPs) in the country during the 12th episode of The Climate Reality Project Philippines’ Klimatotohanan webcast series.

July 26, 2021

Youth leadership, capacity building, and education critical in reforestation and climate action, experts say

Youth leadership, capacity building, and awareness-raising play a critical role in advancing ecosystem restoration and climate action in the Southeast Asian region.

June 11, 2021