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Activity 2
 Environmental Institution/ Organization in the Philippines
PHILIPPINE CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, INC.
The Philippine Center for Environmental Protection and Sustainable
Development, Inc. (PCEPSDI) is a non-stock non-profit and non-government
organization duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
GOALS
1. To develop programmes, projects, and activities to improve and maintain environmental
health in a clean, healthy, and sustainable state.
2. To promote the recognition of environmental management and support environmental
policies, programs, and practices nationwide.
3. Work with the government and other interested groups in developing policies, laws and
regulations related to the protection and conservation of the environment including
sustainable and inclusive economic development
4. Conduct and/or support researches and developmental activities on the environmental
impact of production and consumption pattern.
5. Help improve environmental awareness and concerns for the environment.
6. Promote circular economy and sustainable development goals through sustainable
production and consumption as an approach in achieving a sustainable society.
7. To support and promote the development of technologies and management methods
which are environmentally sound and sustainable.
8. Conduct and/or support researches and developmental activities on preservation and
conservation of the environment and natural resources.
World Wide Fund for Nature
The name of the organization says it all. Their projects don’t only focus on food, water, and
climate, but on wildlife as well. In fact, they exert effort to ensure the survival of the rarest
and most endangered species in the country. Also part of their aim is to transform lives by
providing livelihood programs.
Waves for Water
Imagine the country running out of water – a drought would take over leading to a shrinking
food supply, damaged habitat, crop damage, and more. If the thought of this makes you cringe,
then you may want to work with Waves for Water. The organization works with leaders and
partners to provide clean and potable water for communities here and abroad.
Save Philippine Seas
Our country is surrounded by seas. It’s only apt for us to protect them so they can protect us from
possible harm. Part of the advocasea of Save Philippine Seas is to promote community
empowerment, environmental education, and shark conservation. The org also Initiates citizen-
led programs to empower Pinoys towards behavioral change.
Greenpeace Philippines
The main goal of Greenpeace Philippines is to protect natural landscapes, species, and more from
environmental threats such as perilous waste imports, coal projects, and illegal logging. Aside
from promoting ecological farming, this volunteer-based group also holds campaigns against
land, air, and water pollution.
Haribon Foundation
Haribon Foundation uses their widely known platform to save different bird species and to
conserve their habitats as they empower and educate people. They also partner with various
groups and local government units to conserve biodiversity.
Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation
Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation works to restore natural habitats and aims to
educate the public on how to protect wildlife from feasible harm. So far, they have completed
programs to conserve rare species such as Philippine bats, Calamian deer, and cloud rats.
Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines
With its strategic location, the Philippines could be considered the heart of marine biodiversity in
the world. We have quite a number of sea creature species that can be extinct soon if we don’t
act on it today. Thankfully, Marine Wildlife Watch exerts strong efforts to protect these creatures
from illegal trading and capture
 Filipino men and women who contributed on the Environment
1. Gina Lopez.
During a stretch as secretary of the Philippine Department of Environment and
NaturalResources, Gina battled against open-pit mining and its staggering ecological effect.
In spite of beingremoved from office for her endeavors, in October 2017 she turned into the
primary Filipino to win theSeacology Prize, which respects people attempting to
safeguard the climate. Her accomplishmentsincorporate the restoration of Manila’s
contaminated Pasig River and the change of the once-compromised La Mesa
Watershed into an eco-park.
2. Illac Diaz.
With simply an expendable plastic container and a couple of essential family things,
Illacfound he could bring lightinto the homes of the Philippines’ most unfortunate. Illac’s
Liter of Light drivepresently gives minimal expense supportable lighting answers for in
excess of 353,000 homes in 15nations. In January, he made it into Guinness World Records
for showing the world’s biggest class onmaintainability (there were 280 understudies in the
room).
3. Anna Oposa.
Try not to allow her peculiar task to title fool you, the central mermaid (and
fellowbenefactor) of Save Philippine Seas is determined to safeguard her country’s valuable
marine assets.Anna’s preservation drives incorporate the Shark Shelter Project on
Malapascua Island, the yearly Seaand Earth Advocates Camp for youngsters, and
Earthducation, a program that trains instructors inteaching their understudies about
natural issues.
4. Vincent Perez.
In 2001, Vincent turned into the most youthful individual to act as secretary of thePhilippine
Department of Energy (he was 42), where he pushed for changes that helped
energyindependence and advanced clean energy. He happened to establish sustainable
power organizationAlternergy Partners, and helped to establish Solar Pacific, which gives
clean energy through sunlightbased ability to off-lattice networks in the area, and is behind
energy warning firm Merritt Partners. Hehas been associated with WWF-Philippines for
over 20 years and is as of now an individual from theleading group of WWF International.