This document discusses sustainability issues and environmental policy and regulation in the Philippines. It begins by defining sustainability and its three pillars: environmental, social, and economic sustainability. It then discusses some of the impacts of unsustainable practices like climate change, deforestation, and pollution. The remainder of the document outlines key environmental laws and policies in the Philippines, including the Environmental Impact Assessment System, the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Clean Air Act. It emphasizes the importance of environmental protection, conservation, and management through legislation and regulatory frameworks.

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SUSTAINABILITYISSUES
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2. CONTENTS
Understanding sustainability
The impact of unsustainable practices
Environmental Policy and Regulation
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3. 01.UNDERSTANDINGSUSTAINABILITY

4. DEFINITIONOFSUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability refers to the practice of
meeting our present needs without
compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs.
It involves finding a balance between
social, economic, and environmental
factors to ensure the long-term well-
being of both the planet and its
inhabitants.

5. CORPORATESUSTAINABILITY
At its essence, the term "corporate
sustainability" refers to an approach to
conducting business that creates
sustainable, long-term shareholder,
employee, consumer, and societal value
by pursuing responsible environmental,
social, and economic (or governance)
strategies.

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PILLARSOFSUSTAINABILITY
Focusing on preserving and
restoring the natural
resources and ecosystems
that support life on Earth.
Addressing social justice, equity,
and the well-being of
communities, ensuring that
everyone has access to basic
needs and opportunities.
Promoting responsible economic
growth and development that
minimizes negative environmental
impacts and supports the well-being
of individuals and societies.
ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY:
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SOCIALSUSTAINABILITY:
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ECONOMICSUSTAINABILITY:

7. 02.THEIMPACTOFUNSUSTAINABLEPRACTICES

8. Sustainability issues arise when human activities,
particularly those associated with industrialization
and modern living, put excessive strain on the
planet's resources and ecosystems, making it
difficult to maintain a stable and healthy
environment for future generations.
Sustainability Issue
A sustainability issue refers to any challenge or
concern related to the long-term viability and
balance of economic, environmental, and social
systems.

9. A global environmental issue refers to a critical challenge or
problem that has a significant impact on the environment and
spans across multiple countries or regions around the world.
These issues are not confined to the boundaries of individual
nations but have implications on a global scale, affecting
ecosystems, natural resources, human societies, and the overall
health of the planet.
GlobalEnvironmentalIssue

10. CLIMATECHANGE
Rising temperatures, extreme
weather events, and melting ice caps
are some of the consequences of
climate change caused by
greenhouse gas emissions, primarily
from burning fossil fuels.
CLIMATECHANGEPOSESASEVERETHREATTO
ECOSYSTEMS,BIODIVERSITY,AGRICULTURE,AND
HUMANHEALTHANDWELL-BEING.

11. DEFORESTATION
Therapiddestructionof
forestscontributesto
habitatloss,lossof
biodiversity,andincreased
greenhousegasemissions.
Deforestation disrupts
ecosystems, reduces carbon
absorption, and intensifies
climate change.

12. POLLUTION
Air, water, and soil pollution have
detrimental effects on human
health, ecosystems, and wildlife.
Reducingpollutionandwaste
iscrucialforpreservingthe
environmentand
safeguardinghumanhealth.

13. GlobalEnvironmentalIssue
Global environmental issues are characterized by their widespread nature, and they often transcend political, economic, and cultural boundaries. As such, they require international
cooperation, collective action, and coordinated efforts from various stakeholders, including governments, international organizations, businesses, communities, and individuals.
The ongoing decline
in the variety and
abundance of plant
and animal species,
driven by factors like
habitat destruction,
pollution,
overexploitation, and
climate change.
Biodiversity Loss
The accumulation of
plastic waste in
terrestrial and marine
environments,
causing harm to
wildlife and
ecosystems and
potentially entering
the food chain.
Plastic Pollution
The release of
harmful pollutants
into the atmosphere
from various sources,
such as
transportation,
industry, and power
generation, leading to
health issues and
environmental
degradation.
Air Pollution
The imbalance
between water
demand and supply,
exacerbated by
factors like
population growth,
pollution, and
climate change,
resulting in water
shortages in various
regions.
Water Scarcity
The melting of sea ice
in the Arctic region
due to rising
temperatures, leading
to changes in
ecosystems,
contributing to sea-
level rise, and
impacting global
climate patterns.
Loss of Arctic
Sea Ice

14. 03.ENVIRONMENTALPOLICYANDREGULATION

15. '' THE STATE SHALL PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE
RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO A BALANCED AND
HEALTHFUL ECOLOGY IN ACCORD WITH THE
RHYTM AND HARMONY OF NATURE ''
WHAT DOES CONSTITUTION SAY IN THE
PROTECTION OF OUR ENVIRONMENT?

16. THE
PHILIPPINE
EIS
SYSTEM
LET'S LEARN ABOUT
PRES. DECREE NO. 1586
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

17. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
EIA is the process of
identifying the consequences
of human action on the
environment and mitigating
those consequences

18. No PERSON, PARTNERSHIP or
CORPORATION shall undertake or operate
any such declared environmentally critical
project or area without first securing an
ENVIRONMENT COMPLIANCE
SECTION 4 OF PD 1586

19. The Environmental Compliance Certificate or ECC refers to the document issued by the
DENR-EMB that allows a proposed project to proceed to the next stage of project planning,
which is the acquisition of approvals from other government agencies and LGUs, after which
the project can start implementation
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
CERTIFICATE
Suitability of the proposed project to the existing land use plan
Geo-tagged photos of the proposed project site
Map of the project area and affected areas, displaying a minimum of 1 km from the project boundaries
Staffing requirements
Project description, including raw materials that will be used and the type of technology to be used
Type and volume of products and discharges
Schematic diagram of the air pollution control facility
Schematic diagram of the wastewater treatment facility
Accomplished Project Environmental Monitoring and Audit Prioritization Scheme (PEMAPS)
Some requirements in securing an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)

20. TOXIC
SUBSTANCES
AND HAZARDOUS
AND NUCLEAR
WASTE
LET'S LEARN ABOUT
RA 6969

21. TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND
HAZARDOUS AND NUCLEAR
WASTE
LET'S LEARN ABOUT
RA 6969
Republic Act 6969 of the Philippines is also known as "Toxic
Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act
of 1990".
The act was carried out to control, supervise and regulate
activities on toxic chemicals and hazardous waste. Under this
act, the importation, manufacture, processing, handling,
storage, transportation, sale, distribution, use and disposal of
all unregulated chemical substances and mixtures in the
Philippines, as well as the entry even in transit, or storage and
disposal of hazardous and nuclear wastes are regulated.

22. REPUBLIC ACT
9003
ECOLOGICAL
SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT
ACT OF 2000
LET'S LEARN ABOUT
RA 9003

23. REPUBLIC ACT 9003
ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2000
LET'S LEARN ABOUT
RA 9003
Solid Waste Management (SWM) is considered to be one of
the most serious environmental issues in the Philippines. The
annual waste generation was estimated at 10 million tons in
2010 and this is expected to rise by 40% in 2020.
The Republic Act (RA) 9003, otherwise known as the
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, provides the
necessary policy framework, institutional mechanisms and
mandate to the local government unites (LGUs) to achieve
25% waste reduction through establishing an integrated solid
waste management plans based on 3Rs (reduce, reuse and
recycling).

24. REPUBLIC ACT
9275 PHILIPPINE
CLEAN WATER
ACT OF 2004
LET'S LEARN ABOUT
REPUBLIC ACT
8749
PHILIPPINE
CLEAN AIR ACT
OF 1999

25. REPUBLIC ACT
9275 PHILIPPINE
CLEAN WATER
ACT OF 2004
LET'S LEARN ABOUT
REPUBLIC ACT
8749
PHILIPPINE
CLEAN AIR ACT
OF 1999
The law aims to protect the
country's water bodies from
pollution from land-based
sources (industries and
commercial establishments,
agriculture and
community/household
activities). It provides for
comprehensive and integrated
strategy to prevent and minimize
pollution through a multi-
sectoral and participatory
approach involving all the
stakeholders.
The Act provides for the creation of a national
program of air pollution management focusing
primarily on pollution prevention; for the
promotion of mass media communication in order
to create social awareness and active
participation in air quality planning and
monitoring.
A Certificate of Conformity issued by the
Department of Environment and Natural
Resources to vehicle manufacturer / assembler or
importer shall certify that this new vehicle or
vehicle type meets the mandatory requirements
in terms of pollution prevention as per this Act.

26. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND REGULATION
In light of the climate
vulnerability of the
Philippines and its people,
the Climate Change Act of
2009 integrates climate
change adaptation and
mitigation strategies into
policy formulation and
development activities of
all government agencies.
It also created the Climate
Change Commission,
chaired by the President
of the Republic of the
Philippines, as the central
entity for all climate
change-related plans and
programs in the country.
Climate Change Act of 2009
Republic Act No. 9729
The Philippines has
various laws and
regulations to protect its
rich biodiversity and
forests. These include the
Wildlife Resources
Conservation and
Protection Act (RA 9147)
and the National
Integrated Protected
Areas System (NIPAS) Act
(RA 7586).
Forestry and Biodiversity
Conservation
The Act governs all mining
operations and related
rights in the Philippines,
specifically exploration,
development, and
utilization of natural
resources conservation
through a partnership of
the government and
private sector.
The Mining Act of 1995 (RA
7942)
Renewable Energy Act (RA
9513): Enacted in 2008,
this law promotes the
development and
utilization of renewable
energy sources as a
strategy for reducing
greenhouse gas emissions
and increasing energy
security.
Renewable Energy Act (RA
9513)
These are just a few
examples of the
environmental policies
and regulations in the
Philippines.
The country has been
actively working to
address environmental
challenges and promote
sustainable development
through its legal
framework and
institutional mechanisms. .

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