Farwiza Farhan (Photo courtesy: Earth Island Institute) Standing up for the environment can often feel like a lonely battle. Yet, moments of connection with fellow conservationists remind us that we are not alone. When Farwiza Farhan’s team reached out, excited to visit the Masungi...
Environmental stewardship is more important than ever, and through large-scale coastal cleanup initiatives, communities are rallying together to protect the world's seas and oceans. By partnering with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), local government units (LGUs),...
The world is deeply interconnected, with every action creating a ripple effect. Industry leaders shape economies, developers create sustainable spaces, lodging operators provide comfort, energy platforms fuel modern life, and scholars advance sustainable practices. Though their paths...
It’s easy to feel frustrated and point fingers when facing abnormal weather patterns, especially in the disaster-stricken Philippines, where calamities swing by like unwanted visitors who frequent poor communities. Lest we forget, developing nations suffer the most from rich countries'...
SM Group and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) officials, along with mall tenants and students, join forces for a waste-free future and promote responsible waste management. SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), the largest mall developer and operator in the Philippines, is...
The 9th annual “Philippine Sustainability Movement Event,” spearheaded by Seatrace International and Marriott Manila, emphasized the importance of eco-friendly sourcing and sustainable supply chains, focusing on transforming food systems toward more sustainable practices. Seatrace...
Talks on sustainability and climate change have shifted from a peripheral discussion to the very core of global discourse. In the Philippines, major corporations, organizations, and the government continuously take action for sustainability and push for efforts to educate people on how they can...
In the face of today’s climate crisis, it’s natural to wonder what more can be done to address the situation. When considering the chief causes, many immediately point to smoke-belching vehicles, deforestation, single-use plastics, and fossil fuels. These factors are often cited as the...
The Philippines’ first-ever conference on net zero brought together an estimated 400 participants from businesses, policy-making bodies, financial institutions and other stakeholders, and underscored a multi-sectoral approach of policy, funding and innovation in advancing and achieving the...
The Earthshot Prize 2024 winners (Photo by The Earthshot Prize) The Earthshot Prize 2024 marked its fourth year with a star-studded awards ceremony held in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday, November 6. Five eco-projects were celebrated for their innovative environmental solutions, each...
On October 21 at midnight, tropical depression Kristine (Trami) entered the Philippine area of responsibility. What was first identified as a low-pressure area quickly grew into a severe tropical storm — battering much of the biggest island group in the country, Luzon. Images of flooded...
Mount Fuji (Photo by Andreas Rasmussen) Japan’s Mount Fuji is still snowless as of November 1. The country’s weather agency, in its 130 years of recordkeeping, has consistently observed snowfall on the mountain in October, but now it has yet to see “any measurable snow,” the Japan...
