The Philippines and the Like-Minded Group for Middle-Income Countries (LMG-MICs), has adopted on Tuesday, April 29, the Makati Declaration on Middle-Income Countries, which will serve as a roadmap for member-states to address present challenges to their continuous growth, lack of access to funding...
To advance climate-resilient, sustainable cities in the Philippines, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is urging the government to put in place an integrated and centralized framework that would attract green private investments. "The Philippines faces several...
Compost is separated at a recycling facility in Malabon, Philippines on Feb. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File) NEW YORK (AP) — Lauren Click founded a nonprofit a few years ago offering free composting education to schools around the country. Today, 112 schools participate, yet she...
VisMin developer Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) has been included in the ATRAM Philippine Sustainable Development Growth Fund as a nod to its commitment to sustainability. The fund, managed by ATRAM, selects the top 20 listed companies that demonstrate strong environmental, social, and governance...
The Philippines is keen on becoming a major player in the production and usage of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to meet its jet fuel demand and establish export capacity, according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr). In a statement, the DOTr said the country has sufficient agricultural...
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a transformative framework for tackling global challenges while underscoring the critical role of partnerships in driving meaningful progress. By aligning with the SDGs, enterprises not only fulfill their commitment to responsible...
(Left) Scubasureros documenting their first dive beneath the Therma Visayas jetty. The divers hope to raise awareness about the importance of conserving marine life to divers and non-divers alike. (Right) A Therma Visayas team member participates in a tree planting activity inside the power plant....
We can no longer deny the glaring impacts of climate change, as action was needed decades ago. Although we live in an age of what seems to be shameless greenwashing, where buyers are urged to shop smarter, the essence of going green fails when it’s reduced to mere consumption. Around one-third of...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion met with United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed in Manila on Oct. 29 to mobilize support and financing to accelerate progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SUSTAINABILITY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES — In the photo are (L-R) Rene Meily of...
As the Philippines plays host to this year’s Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR), leading property developer SM Development Corporation (SMDC) reaffirms its commitment to building communities that prioritize safety, resilience, and sustainability. With the...
Aerospace company Airbus, in collaboration with the Department of Transport (DOTr), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), is working towards achieving 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its aircraft operations in the country by 2030. In a statement on...
Climate Reality Project branches from across the globe joined forces in Singapore for a four-day workshop on climate finance tracking and campaigning. The goal? To ensure developing countries receive the resources they desperately need to combat climate change. Organized by The Climate...
