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Government Agencies, Academe, Private Sector and Local Communities Reaffirms Commitment to Pili Conservation at Inter-Agency Forum on EU Regulations
Legazpi City, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) Project, in partnership with Sorsogon State University (SorSU) and the Philippine Pili Industry League, Inc. (PhilPILI), convened at the Inter-Agency Forum on the EU Regulations on Pili Nut Export on April 10–11, 2025. The forum…
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Soaring Together: Empowering Communities, Educating Minds, and Protecting the Philippine Eagle
The Philippine eagle is more than just the country’s national bird; it is a powerful symbol of biodiversity, resilience, and hope. Endemic to the Philippines and critically endangered, the Philippine eagle’s survival rests not only in the hands of conservationists but in the hearts and actions of every Filipino. The call to “soar together” encapsulates…
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Framing through Nature’s Lens: Capturing Sustainability for International Day for Biological Diversity 2025
With a close focus on the theme “Harmony with nature and sustainable development,” the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), will lead the national celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDBD) at the SM Mall of Asia Cinema in Pasay City on May 22, 2025. The…
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Building Resilience: A Learning Event on Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change
The Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), in support of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), successfully hosted a two-day Learning Event on Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change held at Seda Vertis North, Quezon City on March 19, 2025. The Learning Event gathered experts and conservation advocates to discuss and strengthen efforts on PBSAP implementation particularly nature-based solutions (NbS)…
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DENR Strengthens Access and Benefit-Sharing with Landmark Agreements and Digital Platform
Quezon City, Philippines – The Philippines took a significant leap toward strengthening Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) with the ceremonial signing of agreements between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), as well as a tripartite agreement among BusinessPeople, Inc., the Maporac Ayta Organization-CADT (MAO-CADT), and NCIP…
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BMB celebrates National Women’s Month 2025
In the Philippines, National Women’s Month is celebrated every March to honor the remarkable contributions of Filipino women to society, history, and the development of the nation. The observance aims to raise awareness about gender equality and to highlight the importance of empowering women in various sectors of society. The theme of National Women’s Month…
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World Wildlife Day 2025: A Call for Innovative Financing on Wildlife Conservation
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) joined the global celebration of 2025 World Wildlife Day (WWD) with the theme “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet” held on 3 March 2025 in Quezon City. This year’s celebration highlighted two key themes: recognizing outstanding contributions to wildlife…
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Zamboanga Sibugay Opens its Curtains to the World in celebration of the World Wetlands Day 2025
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), leads the national celebration of the World Wetlands Day (WWD) 2025 in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay on February 2, 2025. This extends the formal announcement of two additional sites in the Ramsar List during the 10th Asian Wetland Symposium (AWS10)…
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Two new PH Wetlands of International Importance named
The Philippines now has 10 Wetlands of International Importance with the designation of the Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve (SWNR) in Zamboanga Sibugay and the Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve (DCMR) in Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (SIPLAS) as the 9th and 10th “Ramsar Site” of the Philippines, respectively. The announcement came after the Ramsar Convention…
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BMB kicks off 18-day campaign to end violence against women
The Biodiversity management Bureau kicks of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women. The campaign, which runs from 25 November to 12 December 2024, aligns with the Philippine Government’s national efforts and international advocacy to combat violence and promote women’s health and well-being. This year’s campaign, which coincided with the 20th anniversary of Republic Act…
