Philippines joined the UN community in 2015 and pledged to put an end to poverty in all of its forms by 2030 and is on track. In 2019, underemployment and unemployment rates of 13 percent and 4.5 percent, were at an all-time low. #ess400@Gwsn2012@sarahwhipple15
So amazing to see continued progress from the Philippines when it comes to becoming more eco-friendly and setting significant programs to improve the sustainability of their ocean access resource use #ess400@sarahwhipple15@Gwsn2012
Philippines is one of the worst offenders on marine plastic pollution, with 0.28 β 0.75 million tonnes per year of plastic entering the oceans near Manila Bay. (GAIA). Theyre working on this issues through mitigation projects to limit pollution #ess400@sarahwhipple15@Gwsn2012
The World Press Freedom Prize "recognizes outstanding contributions to the defense or promotion of press freedom, especially in the face of danger" (UN News). We always need more courageous individuals making the hard to find news known! #ess400@sarahwhipple15@Gwsn2012
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Investigative journalist & media executive @mariaressa of the Philippines to receive the 2021 @UNESCO/ Guillermo Cano World #PressFreedom Prize.
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Directly in relation to sustainable development goals on decent work and partnerships showing countries working together to provide work for others in different places of the world. #ess400@sarahwhipple15@kijikb
Philippines security forces killed 9 activists on 3/7/21, which further advanced the need for global assistance from the UN to address the human rights issues in the Philippines. Hopefully UN interventions can provide relief and push for change #ess400@Gwsn2012@sarahwhipple15
Metro Manila in the Philippines is one of the countries three metropolitan areas with a population of 25.7 million, making it one of the worlds few megacities #ess400@Gwsn2012@sarahwhipple15
The Philippines is made up islands, making it the second-largest archipelago in the world. This unique structure is one of the main motivators for the fight for climate regulations because they are one of the most affected by climate change #ess400@Gwsn2012@sarahwhipple15
Conservation of ocean species is happening with methods involving Underwater Visual Surveys, Baited Remote Underwater Visual Surveys, Citizen Science, Genetics, Photo-id, and many more. There is a part of conservation for everyone! #ess400@sarahwhipple15@Gwsn2012
According to recent reports more than 25% of shark and ray species are being threatened with extinction. Organization like the Large Marine Vertebrates Research Institute Philippines are working on the conservation of these species. #ess400@Gwsn2012@sarahwhipple15
did you guys know that 7 out of 10 Filipinos agree in efforts to ban single use plastics? Well its true and a nationwide survey proves it. Hopefully that will continue towards more campaigns on sustainability! #ess400@Gwsn2012@sarahwhipple15
source: https://t.co/zyEfL0p8pJ
Different perspective on environmental issues. Now in the Philippines, Faith Leaders are speaking up and stating that it is immoral to profit from the fossil fuel industry and has been asking for those who do to refocus on renewable energy.
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A frog thought to be extinct was just recently rediscovered in the Southern Philippines. Thats great news for biodiversity in our ever changing ecosystems. good luck to the Pulchrana guttmani on its comeback. #ess400@Gwsn2012@sarahwhipple15
source: https://t.co/dMnEvcG9y2
Congrats to the US and heres to the future of partnerships between our nations and others to support each other and protect our environment and fight against climate change! #ess400@Gwsn2012@sarahwhipple15
Such a fun way to promote environmental support and science for students. Bringing in new ways to teach kids about the environment and its importance is the future! #ess400@Gwsn2012@sarahwhipple15