The webisodes were conceptualized in response to the lockdown currently gripping the Philippines. Face-to-face activities are put on hold as much of the country remains under Extended Community Quarantine (ECQ), with the rest remaining under general lockdown. Many businesses and organizations like WWF-Philippines have had to move to digital channels in order to continue with their work.

“It’s important that we continue educating the public on environmental issues during these times. Everyone has a role to play in taking care of our planet. By reaching out to the public through our Panda Talks series, we want to equip everyone – governments, businesses, private individuals – with the knowledge and practices to begin caring for our planet, from their own homes,” said WWF-Philippines Executive Director Jose Angelito Palma.

WWF-Philippines held its first Panda Talks on the 22nd of April, as part of the organization’s Earth Day 2020 celebrations. The first talk, entitled “Basics of Urban Container Gardening,” taught audiences how to grow their own food at home. The second, entitled “Conserving Water, Conserving Forests,” focused on mindfulness over water usage, as well as the role played by forests and watersheds in protecting this vital resource.