The document discusses sustainable development in the Philippines. It notes that the Philippines is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, experiencing frequent storms and flash floods. It outlines key government policies and growing business and consumer interest in sustainability. Specifically, it mentions the Philippines' goal of sourcing 70% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. Examples provided of sustainable Philippine businesses include a large solar-powered mall, eco-friendly real estate development, upcycled bag production, electric vehicles, bamboo amplifiers, bike tours, and farm schools. The document emphasizes that sustainable development requires collaboration across all sectors based on shared long-term vision and goals.

1. Sustainable Development
in the Philippines
Jason DC. Gavina
12th
Annual Youth Leadership for Sustainable Development
Martha’s Vineyard, MA, USA

2. Typhoon Yolanda

3. Vulnerability
• 13th
most climate-vulnerable country in the world
(2016 Climate Change Vulnerability Index)
• Flash floods and frequent storms
• Agricultural country

4. Key Developments
1. Government: Laws and policies supporting
measures addressing climate change
2. Businesses: Companies getting interested in the
triple bottom-line
3. Academe/ Business: Sustainability reporting
4. Individuals: Consumers preferring eco-ethical,
eco-friendly products and services

5. Energy
Currently: 87% Fossil fuels, 13% Renewable
Goal: 70% Renewable by 2030

6. Biggest solar-powered mall

7. Real Estate
Ayala Land
Valuing Our Natural Capital
•Our sustainability policy is to protect and conserve the environment while we grow our
business. This drives us to innovate and find new business models, processes,
products, and services that minimize our environmental impacts.
•Addressing environmental challenges while pursuing economic growth and improving
quality of life is possible through collaboration, shared vision and goals, and social
inclusion. Viewed from a long-term and larger perspective, we are not only managers of
our businesses but also stewards of our planet.

8. Rags 2 Riches
• Social enterprise producing upcycled
designer bags

9. E-vehicles

10. Loudbasstard amplifiers
• Loudbasstard’s bamboo amplifiers are hand-made, hand-cut and hand-dyed in Cebu,
ensuring that each piece is unique and well-crafted by Cebuanos in their community.
• Aside from helping the livelihood of Cebuano craftsmen, using Loudbasstard’s
amplifiers will also save a chunk of your electricity because you don’t need to plug it
anymore.

11. Bambikes
• Eco-tours and eco-friendly rides

12. Farm schools
• Schools where people can have actual hands-on
experience in planting and taking care of their favorite
vegetables and other high value crops.

13. Sustainable Development
• Triple bottomline
• Requires engagement
from all sectors
• Interconnectedness