The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines adds its voice to the growing number of organizations and individuals who express concern and opposition to the proposed 174 hectare off-shore island construction and reclamation project in Dumaguete City.
Category: Plants & Pets
Oceana, IPEN: Marine plastic threatens food security
Top Australian fishery veterinarian Dr. Matt Landos, pointed out during a recent webinar that microplastics and plastics in general, contain hazardous chemical additives and can acquire other toxic chemicals from other sources of aquatic pollution. Some of these toxic chemicals remain in the environment for decades and build up in the food chain.
WWF-Philippines highlights local initiatives for Plastic-free July
In celebration of Plastic-free July, the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines featured Plastic Smart Cities sites as model communities in developing initiatives and solutions to address plastic pollution.
Annual Donsol count identifies 26 new whale sharks
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines identified 58 individual whale sharks during the organizations’ 2021 population survey, held annually off the coast of Donsol.
SHEBA®, a Mars, Incorporated petfood brand unveils World’s Largest Coral Restoration Program: Hope Reef
SHEBA®, a Mars, Incorporated petfood brand joins forces with the island community of Bontosua in Sulawesi to present the world’s largest coral restoration program, known as Hope Reef
Plastic Smart Cities bootcamp Sprints kick off after selecting participating impact enterprises
Panelists from xchange, Villgro Philippines, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines, The Incubation Network, and makesense assessed the entrepreneurs’ progress, learning agility, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to determine which of the entrepreneurs would go through to the Sprints stage of bootcamp.
Astro’s Cha Eun-Woo and Penshoppe Lead the Eco-Stylish Movement with ‘The Conscious Generation’ Collection
Top local fashion brand Penshoppe has made the conscious switch to be a champion of eco-friendly fashion, with the release of its newest ‘The Conscious Generation (TCG) Collection’ starring Astro’s Cha Eun-Woo.
WWF-Philippines National Youth Council, experts push for culture of environmental planning in the Philippines
In order to address the issues posed by rising urbanization, the youth should champion the culture of environmental planning in the Philippines.
Plastic Credit Exchange and Microsoft partner to ensure transparent and reliable corporate sustainability with Blockchain Technology
Philippine-based non-profit plastic offset program Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) launches a Blockchain-protected credit registry developed by Microsoft.
World Heritage Site Mt. Hamiguitan receives forest protection boost as communities engage in sustainable livelihood beekeeping
UNESCO World Heritage Site Mt Hamiguitan in Davao Oriental is receiving its needed forest protection boost as its communities have engaged in beekeeping of native “kiyot,” generating sustainable income while protecting the environment.