Category: Environmental Sustainability
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OPISAC Reforestation Initiatives Part 2
Deforestation in the Philippines has been shaped by many drivers, all of which must be considered within the reforestation initiatives by OPISAC and others. Read more
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Reforestation in the Philippines – Challenges and Solutions – Part 1
Reforestation in the Philippines faces a complex set of challenges that extend beyond technical limitations and reflect the interaction of ecological, economic, and governance factors Read more
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Community-Based Forest Management Program of the Philippines
The Community-Based Forest Management Program supports national sustainable development goals. The focus and actions help to reduce poverty, protect forests, and improve rural development. Read more
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Agroforestry Development and Sustainability
Agroforestry Development is a way to use land. It combines farming with tree planting. People plant trees, crops, and sometimes raise animals on the same land. This method helps people earn income. It also helps the environment. Read more
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Ending Illegal Lumber Practices
To stop illegal lumber activities, people must have other ways to earn money. These alternatives must be legal, stable, and profitable. They must also support the environment instead of destroying it. Read more
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Sustainable Timber and Lumber Practices
To succeed, sustainable timber efforts must include trees that grow quickly, require few resources, and provide high value. The Paulownia tree meets these requirements. Read more
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Sustainable Timber and Lumber Production
The money generated by harvesting the timber and lumber of the Paulownia trees can be substantial. It is theoretically possible to replace the money lost from the illegal harvest of hardwoods like teak and mahogany. Read more
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The Green Economy Transition in the DRC
The Green Economy Transition is a process where countries move toward economic systems that protect the environment, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for people Read more
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Rainforests and Global Reforestation
Reforestation efforts have already begun in the Republic of the Philippines and for the rainforests in and around the Democratic Republic of the Congo. OPISAC has actively engaged in negotiations with both Private and Public Sector interests Read more
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PBSAP-Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
The Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, or PBSAP, is the main plan for protecting and restoring biodiversity in the Philippines Read more
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Great Green Wall of Africa
The Great Green Wall has clear goals. The project wants to restore 100 million hectares of land that has become dry and useless. The project also wants to capture 250 million tons of carbon from the air Read more
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Green Economy Transition Philippines – UNEP
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) introduced the Green Economy Transition into the Philippines for a green energy future. This Green Economy Transition focuses on shifting from fossil fuels to renewable and clean energy sources. Read more