For the first time, China posted a substantial drop in its carbon dioxide emissions by 0.5 percent, year on year, because of the lockdowns, but this would not be for long as the country heads for a construction stimulus to thwart any economic slowdown.

China's carbon emissions down 0.5% due to coronavirus lockdowns

The Philippines plans to tap the funds to be raised by GEAPP worth $10 billion to shift from coal to renewable energy for its energy mix. Similarly, a private-sector fund-raising commitment of $130 million under GFANZ will also be made available to countries to lessen their carbon footprints.










Going clean and green! PH to avail $10-B for renewable energy shift

AWARE that tons of used face shields might   end up in garbage dumps and even in waterways now that their use has been declared as optional, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is plotting ways to recycle and make them useful again.


Keeping them off waters; DENR plans to recycle used face shields 

Goodbye face shields, welcome eco-bricks.

From useless to useful; Turn used face shields into eco-bricks

DEPARTMENT of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy A. Cimatu has said people may consider visiting other local ecotourism sites in the country for relaxation even as they await for the reopening of the popular Dolomite Beach in Manila Bay.

Cimatu: Local ecotourism sites can be alternative to dolomite beach

"The DENR is always in the middle of balancing things, from protecting and conserving threatened flora and fauna, making sure that the resources can still be used for our economic development, especially during this crisis, but utilization in a sustainable manner," DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said.

Cimatu: Agarwood propagation allowed but 'highly regulated

DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda was cited  by Coalition of Solid Waste Management Providers for his reforms and intiatives in addressing the country’s solid waste problems.

DENR exec cited for efficient solid waste management strategies

For the first time in 30 years, the climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland put forth in the agreement the issue of fossil fuels and the need to reduce climate warming to only 1.5C. Although rich countries have pledged to up the ante, it remains to be seen if leaders of wealthy nations would keep their word. COP27 to be held for the first time in Africa will certainly play up the urgency of climate change to vulnerable countries and regions like Africa.

After COP26, what next?

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday launched an information, education, and communication project to help visually and hearing- challenged people participate in good environmental practices.

DENR partners with deaf, blind community for environmental awareness

NEDA is pushing for innovations and data integration to be included in the 6-year Philippine Development Plan to be given to the next administration to ensure that the Philippines can adopt to the needs of the times, particularly on the urgency posed by climate change.

Development roadmap to focus on environment

Going clean and green! PH to avail $10-B for renewable energy shift photo GMA Network

Development roadmap to focus on environment photo PTVNews

From useless to useful; Turn used face shields into eco-bricks photo xinhuanet

DENR exec cited for efficient solid waste management strategies photo Santiago Celario

Keeping them off waters; DENR plans to recycle used face shields photo Philippine Star

China's carbon emissions down 0.5% due to coronavirus lockdowns photo China Daily

Cimatu Agarwood propagation allowed but 'highly regulated

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