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Written by Haru Santiago
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PFEC Holds its 16th National Environmental Congress
Manila, Philippines, November 16, 2011 – In celebration of the International Year of the Forest, the Philippine Federation for Environmental Concern (PFEC) in cooperation with the Interchurch Organization for Development Cooperation (ICCO) and Kerk in Actie, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (PTFCF), held its 16th PFEC National Environmental Congress with the theme, “People for the Forests, Forests for the Future: Evolving Trends, Maximizing Opportunities.” The congress took place on November 17-19, 2011 at Hotel Stotsenberg, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.
This year’s congress focused on key players and actors on forest related issues from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Delegates from the three major islands are PFEC’s partners from People’s Organizations (POs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non- Government Organizations (NGOs), Academe and Local Government Units (LGUs). Through this congress, local and national issues on forestry and forest management were extensively deliberated. Considering the diversity of its delegates, the congress provided a dynamic, pro-active and challenging arena for exchanges of diverse opinions and multidisciplinary perspectives on sustainable management of our country’s forest resources.
PFEC’s National Environmental Congress which started in 1979 is an advocacy conference that brings together different environmental advocates, groups and individuals from different sectors all over the country. PFEC hopes that this congress will have a ripple effect in catalyzing and mobilizing the nation towards protection, conservation, rehabilitation and development of Philippine forests to address biodiversity, watershed protection and climate change concerns.
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Announcement! 15th National Environmental Congress |
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Written by Administrator
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For those who have not confirmed their attendance to the upcoming PFEC 2009 National Environmental Congress on October 14-16, kindly send back your accomplished confirmation forms ASAP. We are extending the due date of sending your confirmation forms until October 5, 2009. You may send your confirmation to this email address:
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or you may also contact Ms. Flor Samiano, PFEC Networking & Advocacy Officer, at mobile numbers 09286546071, 09155245959 or leave a message in Drop a Message on this website. Our telefax number, 02-9420481, is currently not working due to the havoc created by typhoon Ondoy. Please advise us the dates of your arrival to SEARCA. We hope to see you all in Los Banos! |
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Climate Change Issues Take Center Stage in the 15th National Environmental Congress in Laguna |
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LOS BAÑOS, Laguna- Responding to the recent calamities that pummeled the country, the Philippine Federation for Environmental Concern (PFEC) has organized the 15th National Environmental Congress on Oct. 14-16 to tackle the impacts of climate change.  Taking up the theme, “Strengthening the Community’s Coping Mechanisms with the Challenges of Climate Change-Induced and Human-Aggravated Natural disasters,” some 100 participants, including experts, have gathered for the three-day congress held at the SEARCA Drilon hall of the University of the Philippines at Los Baños (UPLB), Laguna. Dr. Luis Rey Velasco, Chancellor of the UPLB, welcomed the participants, stressing that the event was “timely” as the country is still reeling from the effects of recent typhoons that entered the country. According to Dr. Roger Z. Guzman, PFEC executive director, the 15th National Environmental Congress served as a venue for mainstreaming the issues and problems of adaptation to climate change. “There is a need to integrate adaptation strategies that are realistic and holistic in the decision-making processes and structures,” Dr. Guzman said. |
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PFEC 15th National Environmental Congress |
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Strengthening the Community’s Coping Mechanisms with the Challenges of Climate Change Induced & Human-Aggravated Natural Disasters Venue: Drilon Hall, SEARCA UPLB, Laguna, Philippines Date: October 14-16, 2009 Rationale: The Impacts of climate change are now being felt globally. Climate change brings about gradual changes, such as rise of sea level, shifts of climatic zones due to increased temperature, and changes in precipitation patterns. It also increases the frequency and magnitude of extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and storms. It is said that susceptibility is highest for the least developed countries because of limited human, institutional, and financial capacity to anticipate and respond to the effects of climate change. |
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PFEC 16th National Environmental CongressPFEC Holds its 16th National Environmental CongressManila, Philippines, November 16, 2011 – In celebration of the International Year of the Forest, the Philippine Federation for Environmental Concern (PFEC) in cooperation with the Interchurch Organization for Development Cooperation (ICCO) and Kerk in Actie, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (PTFCF), held its 16th PFEC National Environmental Congress with the theme, “People for the Forests, Forests for the Future: Evolving Trends, Maximizing Opportunities.” The congress took place on November 17-19, 2011 at Hotel Stotsenberg, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.This year’s congress focused on key players and actors on forest related issues from... Read more...
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