The State of the Philippine Environment Mights Rasing
State of the Philippine Environment presented by Rev. Pepz Cunanan at the Young Leaders Summit 2014, organized by Young People's Ministries
http://pinoyyouth.org
The State of the Philippine Environment Mights Rasing
State of the Philippine Environment presented by Rev. Pepz Cunanan at the Young Leaders Summit 2014, organized by Young People's Ministries
http://pinoyyouth.org
RuralWeb users answers questions & share responses about computer use & ICT - and thematic issues like entrepreneurship. One of the options to share information is to make a slide share.
LinkedIn removing Products & Services from your company pageHootsuite Media Inc.
Here is the article I published on LinkedIn following the announcement of LinkedIn removing the Products & Services facility from your company page.
Plus why I think this is a positive and not negative move forward for you and your company.
Here is the link for the interactive article - http://ow.ly/uWaNI
What is your story? This interactive session begins a project to document the amazing stories of student leaders across Minnesota. We will learn some basic storytelling and interview skills to prepare you for this hands on project. Then we will use the Story Corp app to record your story that can then be shared with the world.
Jessica Medearis, MSCSA Associate Director
This session will build a foundation of knowledge about the state of Minnesota’s higher education system. Topics will include the structure of higher education systems, especially MnSCU, student involvement in decision-making, and the role of the state legislature.
The planing for Kutamba Dance pilot project in Mutare, Zimbabwe for the period of October-December 2013
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Sandra Zeiszler, MoxzClicks - Owner, LinkedIn Consultant, Trainer, Speaker
Are you wondering what LinkedIn is? Wondering why you are even on LinkedIn? Are you aware of the power of LinkedIn? In this informative session, you will learn: ways to help you stand out on LinkedIn; tips to using keywords that will get you found and hired, fast; and key strategies for building great connections.
Philippine Milestones on Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Management
Ms. Teresita Samson Castillo
Vice-Minister, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Philippines
2010 Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts, and Islands
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ABSTRACT: Philippines is known for its vast biodiversity as a mega diverse country. On a per-unit-area
basis, it boasts the most diversified life forms. Its biodiversity, which includes a diverse range of flora and
wildlife, provides supplies for human survival, fosters economic development, and provides environmental
services. However, the country's biodiversity may be threatened by inappropriate usage and management. The
country has been designated as a biodiversity hotspot and a high conservation priority worldwide. Policies to
protect and conserve biodiversity in the country have been implemented, including legislation on access and
benefit sharing.
Fisheries and aquaculture are receiving increasing attention, not only because they represent an important source of livelihoods and food, but also because of our increasing understanding of aquatic ecosystems.
Many fish stocks are currently overexploited, and the international nature of the resources makes them difficult to manage. Is the current food supply in danger?
Credits of the presentation are to the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
This presentation was included in the event kit of Green Bloggers Forum, held 7 June 2016 at the Cocoon Boutique Hotel, QC, Philippines. The DENR authorized all bloggers and participants to promote the information and materials during the event.
A Review on Integrated River Basin Management and Development Master Plan of ...Mark Jaeno P. Duyan
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Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
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The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
2. SECTION 16 ARTICLE II, 1987
PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
“The state shall protect and advance the right
of the people to a balanced and healthful
ecology in accord with the rhythm and
harmony of nature.”
3. The State of the Philippine
Environment
THE Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands with only 300,000 square
kilometers of land inhabited by some 80 million people.
the Philippines has 220 million hectares of territorial seas that contain the most
biologically rich marine life in the world . (by the Sulawesi Marine Triangle)
the Philippines is the richest store of fish, corals, and other marine life in the entire
world!
The Philippines is one of the 18 mega-diverse countries globally. On a per unit area
basis, the country is said to be the most diverse.
It ranks 25th worldwide in the total number of amphibian, bird, mammal, reptile,
and vascular plant species with 10,127 terrestrial species (CEC Phils, 2012).
the Philippine environment is in a critical state – legal and illegal logging threaten its
remaining 800,000 hectares of forest cover, unnecessary mining activities are in act;
and illegal fishing
4. The State of the Philippine
Environment
Philippines does not only contain high levels of biodiversity, it is also rich in
natural resources.
Philippines is considered to be 5th mineralized country in the world, the 3rd
country in terms of gold reserves, 4th in copper and 5th in nickel. Total
value of resources could reach around $840 billion to $1 trillion. These
reserves could be used to support national industrialization and agricultural
modernization if properly regulated and developed (CEC Phils, 2012).
In 2008, the Philippines was the 6th top fish producing country in the world
with its total production of 4.97 million metric tons of fish, crustaceans,
mollusks, and aquatic plants. This constitutes 3.12% of the total world
production of 159.1 million metric tons (CEC Phils, 2012).
The country has a variety of renewable and non- renewable energy sources
which can lessen dependence on fuel imports. Oil reserve estimates exclude
potential reserves in Mindanao, Mindoro, the Visayan Sea and the Spratlys.
5. The State of the Philippine
Environment
Agriculture is still the backbone of the Philippine economy and prime
source of livelihood of Filipinos. About 70% of population belong to the
peasantry.
Data from the World bank recorded that the Percent of area(s) of
agricultural land in the Philippines were :
39.6% during 2008,
40.1% during 2009,
40.2% during 2010, &
40.6% during the year 2011.
6. Issues regarding the
Philippine Environment
Overfishing and destructive fishing
Fishers in the Philippines are increasingly coming home with pitiful
catches. Of a number of factors which have led to this situation, one
stands out: over-fishing in many areas. According to the Asian
Development Bank (ADB), there has been a drop of 90% in the
quantity of marine organisms that can be trawled in some traditional
fishing areas of the Philippines.
This isn’t just a question of declining fish stocks and biodiversity, but
also of social impacts and economic losses. Mismanagement of
fisheries resources is estimated to cost US$ 420 million annually in
lost revenues.
At the root of the overfishing problem is weak fisheries
management, ineffective policies and poor enforcement of fishery
laws.
7. Issues regarding the
Philippine Environment
Coastal infrastructure development
Coastal zone development has been particularly damaging to the
Philippines’ marine environment, especially to coral reefs, mangroves,
and sea grasses.
As populations have increased, so have their needs for construction
materials and living space. Excavation, dredging, and coastal conversion
to accommodate coastal development have seen corals being extracted
for reclamation and construction, especially in coastal villages.
Mangroves have particularly suffered from coastal development,
notably at the hands of the aquaculture industry. In the Philippines,
aquaculture has reduced mangrove stands to only 36% of 1900 levels.
Around 40 % of the country's total coral area is in poor condition.
8. Issues regarding the
Philippine Environment
Deforestation
The Philippines has the second lowest forest coverage in Southeast Asia
next to Singapore.
After decades of deforestation, which has left about 3% of the original
cover, forests continue to be under threat from agriculture and
urbanization, illegal logging and forest fires.
Sustained forest loss in the Philippines is causing severe soil erosion, and is
threatening the country’s rich biodiversity. This is particularly worrying as
many of the Philippines’ species, which depend on these forests, are
endemic (they cannot be found anywhere else in the world). For example,
of 180 native terrestrial mammal species here, about 61% are endemic.
Inconsistent laws, inadequate regulations, weak enforcement and lack of
funding are making forest conservation a major challenge.
9. Issues regarding the
Philippine Environment
Pollution
Only about 10% of sewage in the Philippines is treated or disposed of in
an environmentally sound manner. The rest goes back to nature –
usually the sea.
In this context of poor waste treatment and high population growth,
water pollution is a growing problem for the country’s groundwater,
rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Polluting industrial material is also found
in abandoned mining areas, with mercury pollution affecting water
bodies in these areas.
These problems are unfolding in a context of poor planning, and weak
management and enforcement of regulations.
10. FRAMEWORK
Philippine Development Plan:
2011-2016
Improved conservation, protection and rehabilitation of natural
resources
Improved environmental quality for a cleaner and healthier
environment
Enhanced resilience of natural systems and improved adaptive
capacities of human to cope with environmental hazards including
climate related risks