On the occasion of the global celebration of World Environment Day,the DENR held an Environment for Life media event that highlighted the DENR’s two-pronged blueprint for strategic and effective sustainable development and environmental action. Know more:
2023 DENR World Environment Day Celebration: Environment for Life Ms. Judy Rola, Head of Information Management, Makilala Mining; Ms. Patrique Jane Duran, Head of Mining of Makilala Mining; Engr. Jimmy Lu, Project Manager of San Miguel Corporation; Mr. Shimoda Shigeru, President of Marubeni Corporation Philippines; Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga; Mr. Horia Adrian, President and CEO of Holcim Philippines; Engr. Bien Mateo, SVP for Operations of SM Supermalls; Mr.
A recurring theme with all the reports from these strategic partners was how their initiatives embodied the DENR mantra regarding natural resources – to Protect, Rehabilitate, Restore, and Regenerate. And when it came to treating plastic waste, it was about Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. With Prime Infra, there’s a reforestation project, partnered with the DENR, of a 1,800 hectare area within the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape. This project integrates water security, watershed protection, with forest carbon and biodiversity management. The MOU signed can be seen as a blueprint for the wider implementation of nature-based solutions programs.
The DMCI Mining Corporation shared how they’ve been an integral part in cleaning up the recent MT Princess Empress tanker accident, and the resulting oil spill. The report spoke of the ongoing efforts and how while contained, there was still work to be done, and that DMCI deeply appreciated the opportunity to play a critical role in the cleanup of the coastal areas of Caluya, Antique.
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