To address climate change and waste pollution, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has partnered with the Ministry of the Environment Japan (MOEJ) to conduct the first Phillippine-Japan Environmental Week.
In a statement, DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu said the event would strengthen the partnership between both countries, particularly on environmental innovation, development, and waste management policy.
"Without a doubt, our country continues to face environmental crises such as waste pollution and climate change amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Strong global partnerships and cooperation anchored upon shared vision and goals are vital towards green recovery," Cimatu said on Feb. 14.
The virtual event — supported by the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Business for Sustainable Development, and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry — is expected to accommodate around 1,000 participants from various sectors from Mar. 2 to 4.
On Mar. 2, the department will hold the Bilateral Environmental Policy Dialogue to discuss critical environmental issues, such as climate change, waste management, and strategies to enhance cooperation between both nations.
On Mar. 3, a plenary session on "Action toward Decarbonized and Resilient Society and City to City Collaboration" and online webinars on "Climate Change —Transparency Improvement and Climate - Adaptation" will be conducted.
Interested individuals may join the event through this link: https://client.eventhub.jp/form/d0447214-4f74-4e19-9244-b6a373119794?isTicketSelected=true.