Environment

Manila Water is ramping up operations at its Cardona Water Treatment Plant in Rizal to secure reliable water supply as the country braces for a strong El Niño that may last until the first half of 2027.

Forests keep water flowing even through extended dry spells — and that natural shield is getting a major boost as El Niño looms. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is expanding forest patrols and accelerating reforestation across critical watersheds to help forests hold water, control stream flow, cut soil erosion, and recharge aquifers.

The Philippines has urged the international community to urgently scale up financing for biodiversity and strengthen cooperation to turn global conservation commitments into real results, as the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) got underway here Friday, October 16.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is scaling up bamboo plantation development nationwide, positioning the fast-growing plant as a cost-effective, nature-based solution to help communities withstand the harsh effects of the El Niño phenomenon.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has rolled out a monitoring network to keep a close watch on El Niño’s effects across the country, helping communities prepare early instead of reacting after damage is done. Using automated weather stations, satellite mapping, and digital risk modeling, the system delivers real-time data that turns complex climate information into clear, usable warnings for local governments, communities, and families.