Department of Environment and Natural Resources Archives

U.S., Philippines Celebrate Milestones in Protecting Philippine Forests and Biodiversity

Manila, October 12, 2018 — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated the success of USAID’s six-year, Php1.35 billion partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in strengthening the country’s forest and biodiversity conservation. Since 2012, USAID has been partnering with the DENR, local ...

By U.S. Embassy Manila | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Environment, Press Releases, U.S. & Philippines, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Department of Environment and Natural Resources, environment, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim, USAID, USAID Philippines

U.S. Partners with Philippines, Taiwan to Promote Environmentally Sound Management of Electronic Waste

Manila, September 28, 2018 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration partnered to sponsor the 2018 International E-Waste Management Network workshop in Manila from September 24 to 28. The event, hosted by the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources, brought together participants from 17 countries to discuss new policies, ...

By U.S. Embassy Manila | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Environment, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Philippines | Tags: Department of Environment and Natural Resources, environment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. and Philippine Governments Call for Unified Action to Combat Wildlife Trafficking

Manila, June 22, 2018 —The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and Conservation International convened partners from law enforcement agencies and environmental organizations for a forum on stamping out illegal wildlife trade in the Philippines. The Philippines is a transit hub for illegal trade routes, particularly for ...

By U.S. Embassy Manila | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Events, Press Releases, U.S. & Philippines | Tags: Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Protect Wildlife, USAID, USAID Philippines, wildlife trafficking

USAID Mission Director’s Visit Reinforces U.S. Government Commitment to Conservation and Development in Palawan

Puerto Princesa, March 2, 2018 — United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Lawrence Hardy II visited Palawan this week to engage with development partners and reinforce the U.S. government’s commitment to the province’s sustainable growth. To celebrate World Wildlife Day, Hardy kicked off his trip with a visit to the Palawan Wildlife ...

By U.S. Embassy Manila | 2 March, 2018 | Topics: Events, Press Releases, U.S. & Philippines, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Cities Development Initiative, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Lawrence Hardy II, Palawan, USAID, USAID Philippines

New U.S.-Philippine Partnership to Conserve Wildlife and Biodiversity in the Philippines

From left to right: Biodiversity Management Bureau Director Mundita Lim, U.S. Ambassador Sung Y. Kim, Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Gina Lopez, Senator Cynthia Villar, and Deputy Mission Director of United States Agency for International Development Clay Epperson pose for a photo at the launch of Protect Wildlife, a new biodiversity conservation project to ...

By U.S. Embassy Manila | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Events, Press Releases | Tags: DENR, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Protect Wildlife, Secretary Gina Lopez, World Wildlife Day

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