Environment
Philippines calls on world to fund, protect nature at COP17
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.
DENR pushes bamboo plantations as shield vs El Niño
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.
DENR deploys tech network to monitor El Niño
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.
Toyota deepens tamaraw conservation push as population recovers
For Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), the Tamaraw is more than the name of a utility vehicle. It is increasingly becoming a symbol of how the automaker is linking its business in the country with a broader environmental commitment.
DENR Express brings fast-track environmental services directly to communities nationwide
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has fundamentally transformed how citizens access public services through its flagship project, "DENR Express: Permitting on Wheels."
