December
After Odette, climate adaptation is our only option
Typhoon Odette struck islands in Visayas and Mindanao on December 17 and 18, 2021, bringing utter devastation to not just one or two provinces, but to entire regions.
Over 700 Groups Call for an International Plastics Treaty
Civil society, Indigenous Peoples, Workers and Trade Unions, Youth, Women’s Organizations Urge UN Member States to negotiate a Global Legally Binding Agreement to Address the Plastics Crisis
The climate crisis should be on the agenda of candidates in the 2022 elections
Political candidates in the 2022 national elections must put the climate crisis on their agenda and ensure that the Philippines complies with our international commitments, environmental group WWF-Philippines said.
Greater sharing of best practices and technical expertise needed to help Philippine cities fight climate change
Cities in the Philippines need help when it comes to technical expertise and guidance so they can come up with energy plans that will help them fight climate change and also improve the lives of their citizens, according to WWF-Philippines.
November
Pinoy artists bring hope and music for fishing communities in WWF-PH’s Holiday Serenade concert
Filipino artists team up with the World Wide Fund for Nature - Philippines (WWF-Philippines) for a three-night event that will showcase the best of Filipino music in a concert titled Holiday Serenade for the benefit of 21 tuna fishing communities in Lagonoy Gulf and Mindoro Strait.
New Reefer Vans Provide Support to Handline Tuna Fishers
A pair of reefer vans were delivered to small-scale handline tuna fishers from the Lagonoy Gulf and Mindoro Strait in a ceremony held in Malilipot, Albay, last October 21, 2021.
What’s next for the Philippines after COP26?
Surprise announcements and flowery speeches won’t solve the climate crisis; Urgent actions and decisions should come immediately.
Filipino youth artists to sell limited edition artworks for the benefit of Philippine forests and forest rangers
Nine young Filipino artists band together to sell limited edition artwork to raise funds to restore forests in the Ipo Watershed and to support the
Partners Night
WWF-Philippines honors Conservation Heroes working to Change the Ending for the environment
WWF-Philippines, groups welcome new BFAR policy on fisheries traceability
World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) welcomes a new policy from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
October
WWF-Philippines: COP 26 is one of our final chances to Change the Ending for people and planet
The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) happening in Glasgow, Scotland, is one of the very few COPs before 2030
Small-Scale Tuna Fishers Earn MSC Certification in Historical First
Small-scale fishers bring home a big win on the road towards sustainable fisheries.
On World Food Day, foodsheds offer hope in lockdown-stricken communities
When the lockdowns started in March 2020, a lot of families had to suffer immense hunger and poverty stemming from the closure of businesses and absence of reliable sources of livelihood.
Youth artists hold “Art for Conservation Conversation” and virtual reality exhibit to bring back Philippine forests
While nature sometimes seems far and detached from the daily lives of Filipinos living in urban centers,
WWF celebrates a decade of sustainable fisheries work in the PH with book launch
Bangkulis: Tuna Tales from Hook to Cook
September
PSC Bootcamp Demo Day features impact entrepreneurs for plastic-free nature
Five impact entrepreneurs who have gone through the five-month incubation period of the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) Bootcamp highlighted their progress and milestones during an event dubbed as Demo Day on September 17, 2021
Businesses weathering the pandemic storm
The Sustainable Diner Business Recovery Dialogue with CCCI
Ahead of COP, China’s announcement to end financing for coal power plants proves coal is on its way out
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s announcement at the UN General Assembly that the country will not build new coal-fired power plants abroad
Protection and safeguarding of free-flowing rivers needed
as global study finds threats to freshwater ecosystems
Magkano ang gastos ng plastik sa lipunan, kalikasan at ekonomiya?
Societal cost of plastics produced in 2019 found to be US$ 3.7 trillion; nearly 10 times the 2019 GDP of the Philippines
17-year old photographer launches book for the benefit of WWF
The ocean covers about 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, serving as a home to diverse and breathtaking underwater gardens and marine wildlife. Truly, there is much to be discovered in the vast underwater world, and 17-year old photographer Ganden Medved-Po will give us a glimpse of its beauty as he unveils his “Life Below Water” ocean photography book.
August
The Costs and Benefits of Sustainable Food Service
Practicing sustainability has been perceived as expensive for businesses. It requires
July
Plastic-Free July 2021
In celebration of plastic free month, the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines featured Plastic Smart Cities sites as model communities in developing initiatives and solutions to address plastic pollution.
Food sheds rise in Zamboanga City
The food shed, which is among the first food sheds under the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines’ and the Bank of the Philiippine Islands (BPI) Foundations
A Farewell and Thank You to NYC Batch 2
The second batch of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines’ National Youth Council (NYC) bids farewell
WWF-Philippines Welcomes NYC Batch 3
The push for a sustainable future continues. The young people of the National Youth Council are at the front of the charge.
26 New Whale Sharks Identified
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines identified 58 individual whale sharks during the organizations’ 2021 population survey, held annually off the coast of Donsol.
Celebrating the Future of Sustainable Dining
The Philippine sustainability scene has always been fraught with challenges
Statement on Dumaguete Reclamation
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines adds its voice to the growing number of organizations and individuals
The Sustainable Diner's Guide to a Green Recovery
The Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the food service and hospitality industry
June
Compost Your Food Waste in Just a Few Taps with SoilMate Mobile App
On June 25, 2021, WWF Philippines virtually launched through Zoom and Facebook Livestream
Filipino advocate is WWF's top youth conservation awardee
A young Filipino conservation advocate is one of the recipients
How to Empower the Next Generations in Sustainable Dining
Tertiary school or higher education is essential
Philippine Cities Gear-Up On Their Climate Data Reporting
Cooking Our Way to Sustainable Dining!
On the final episode of WWF-Philippines' Savour Planet Webinar Series last May 28, 2021
WWF-PH lauds gov’t endorsement of UN declaration for dev’t of global treaty vs. plastic pollution
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines welcomes the Philippine government’s
WWF-Philippines National Youth Council, experts push for culture of environmental planning in the Philippines
In order to address the issues posed by rising urbanization, the youth should
WWF-Philippines, Cisco Systems make pitch for food security in Northern Palawan amid pandemic
In a bid for sustainable food security, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines,
WWF-Philippines, BPI Foundation use hybrid learning to run livelihood workshops with farmers
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation
Our cities can pedal their way toward a sustainable future
For Jan-Daniel Belmonte, his commute before the pandemic was a half-hour struggle on his bicycle, unprotected from the roar
WWF urges governments to commit to halting illegal wildlife trade
We need to act immediately to strengthen our response towards transnational wildlife crime which
May
Consumption of wildlife drops almost 30% over perceived links to pandemics like COVID-19
As the World Health Assembly opens today against a backdrop of continued suffering caused by the
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Dramatic rise in numbers of people concerned about nature loss as ‘eco-wakening’ grips the globe
New global research [1], conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and commissioned by WWF
Loving Our Own! Why Using Local Resources Efficiently Matters
During our last Savour Planet episode on April 29,
16 Philippine Cities Qualify for the One Planet City Challenge 2021 - 2022
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines announced the 16 qualifiers for this
Bohol Farmers’ Association receives support from DOLE for agri-business expansion
Alejawan Microsavers and Gardeners Association (AMAGA) receives livelihood support from
Startup entrepreneurs join pitch for plastic pollution-free future in partnership with WWF Philippines
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines partners with The Incubation Network
WWF-Philippines statement: Pandemic response should work with nature, not against it
We laud each and every solution put forward by the government, private sector, and the various communities who stepped up
In ocean conservation, we must look at people, too
A 2018 report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN FAO) found that over 30% of the worlds’
April
Dr. Deo Onda, WWF-Philippines National Youth Council See Hope for Conservation in the Filipino Youth
In an Earth Day event with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines’ National Youth Council (NYC), Filipino Marine
WWF-PH statement: Rampant illegal activities vs taklobo in Palawan must be stopped immediately
On Friday, April 16, 2021, the Philippine Coast Guard seized more than 200 tons of
Statement from WWF-Philippines on the recently-submitted Philippine NDC
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines welcomes the submission of the
WWF-Philippines, CREST Assist in Public Rollout of Green Energy Option Program
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines, together with the Center for Renewable
National Youth Council Release Open Letter to the Youth, Urge Next Generation Toward Climate Action
On the 27th of March, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines’ National Youth Council (NYC) released a video
WWF-Philippines urges local cities to join OPCC 2021-2022
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines is inviting all Philippine cities to participate in the next run of the One Planet
March
Concerned Groups, PH Government Discuss Plans for Financing Renewable Energy Transition
The Clean Energy Investment Accelerator (CEIA), together with the World Wide Fund for Nature
WWF-Philippines, APEC Schools Launches Environmental Education Training for Teachers
In an effort to encourage young Filipinos to grow as conservation champions, the World Wide Fund for
WWF-Philippines Urges Filipinos to #SpeakUpForNature for Earth Hour Philippines 2021
On Saturday, 27 March at 8:30 p.m. local time, Earth Hour united individuals, businesses and leaders from all over
We need to act on our climate commitments - now
A document draft outlines the Philippines’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) - our commitments to combating
WWF-Philippines Invites Filipinos to Take Climate Action, Speak Up for Nature this Earth Hour 2021
On Saturday, 27 March at 8:30 p.m. local time, Earth Hour
DepEd Launches Microsite of Climate Change Education Teaching Materials
Earlier this month, the Department of Education (DepEd) through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
WWF-Philippines, BPI Foundation Team Up to Build Food Sheds Across the Philippines
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) have partnered up
Planet-Based Diets - Saving our planet one plate at a time
A number of studies have looked at global food
WWF-Philippines teams up with MPL-Philippines to achieve Victory for Nature!
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines and the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL)
February
Be a #SoilMate! Turn Your Food Waste into Healthy Soil
Have you thought of how much potential there is in a banana peel?
Youths Present Vision, Solutions for Sustainable Quezon City by 2030
January
Reducing Waste to Save Our Planet: It Starts with You
Savour Planet is a webinar series that
WWF-Philippines Talks About Tackling ESG Risks through Finance, for a Sustainable Future
The financial sector stands poised to address the risks that threaten it, and the rest of society.
The Sustainable Diner Project: 2020 Highlights
Let’s look back at some of the key events and activities of The Sustainable Diner Project that happened in 2020 together with our advocacy partners and stakeholders.
WWF-PH appoints Katherine Custodio as new Executive Director
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines has named Katherine ‘Trin’ Custodio as its new Executive Director effective
