UN Secretary-General António Guterres As the world moves ahead to mark International Women’s Day, the clock on women’s rights is moving backwards. All of us are paying the price. The cascading crises of recent years have highlighted how women’s leadership is more crucial than ever. Women...
Editorial In support of the Philippine government commitment to the global climate summit last year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas last week released Annex A to the Sustainable Finance Framework that was issued in April 2020 embodying the guiding principles. Among the incentives being considered...
‘When Is Now?’ is a platform of stories, poems, photography, and other art forms that aim to spread awareness on climate crisis and demand climate justice Young Climate Reality Leaders shared their experiences in engaging with various communities and critical decision-makers as part of climate...
January is an integral month for sustainability and vegan advocates around the globe even set this month as “Veganuary.” In the Philippines, sustainability and greenovation is a mission that organizations such as Sustainable PH espouse. Founded by its president Koleen Davila-Palaganas, an...
Editorial “Where you put your money, that is what your strategy is all about.” This is a well-worn cliché’ that frames an important public issue appropriately. When a country professes its advocacy of promoting environmental sustainability yet allows the setting up of new power plants that...
The Bureau of the Treasury said the government has established its sustainable finance framework to support the country’s sustainability commitments. In a statement, the Treasury bureau said on Friday, Jan. 14, that the framework has set out how the the Philippine government intends to raise...
It's unimaginably way better! The Body Shop was way ahead of its time. In 1992, they launched the first ever body butter that became a cult favorite across the globe. Did you know that it was created in the kitchen of its founder Dame Anita Roddick? Her daughter named it, while enjoying a piece of...
The collab furthers its commitment to sustainable-focused offerings Offering luxury sportswear through a more sustainable approach, Adidas and Prada are together once again for the official launch of the Re-Nylon collection. “Together with Prada, we are returning to introduce a new chapter...
The country’s United Sustainable Development Goals Center established at the Isabela State University (ISU) Cauayan has been inaugurated, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Thursday, Dec. 23. DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña (PCOO/MANILA BULLETIN) DOST Secretary...
They care for the planet, too! With what's happening to the world, people are getting more conscious about the choices we make—down to what we use and what we give as gifts. This Christmas, The Body Shop makes the holiday gifting season even better with their packaging that's kinder to the...
URC enhances support to sustainable farming Madelaine B. Miraflor Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has ramped up its community support specifically in the areas of livelihood, sustainable farming, food availability, and security. URC Senior Vice President for Corporate Development & External...
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP), composed of some of the biggest mining companies in the country, has adopted a major climate change protocol to align with the global sustainability initiative among many mining companies around the world. 51395 In a statement, COMP said it has...
