Recent policy developments for youth
According to a study conducted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), there has been a notable …
Ensuring meaningful youth participation in decision-making
A recent study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) highlights the potential of streamlining local development plans, networking, and cascading mandates of the …
Impact of Climate Change on Youth
A study conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) examined how wealth, gender, and age shape vulnerabilities to climate change. …
Payment for ecosystem services: a pathway for sustainable development
A recent study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) highlights the potential of streamlining local development plans, networking, and cascading mandates of the …
Addressing climate change by reducing food loss and waste
Sharing knowledge and best practices between countries and engaging stakeholders at all levels – national to local – is key to achieving sustainable development and …
Incorporating nature at the core of economic decision making
A valuable strategy involves implementing natural capital accounting, which assigns a monetary value to nature’s direct and indirect benefits to economies and human well-being. This …
High Seas Treaty: A Lifeline for Marine Biodiversity
Human activities that harm marine life, undermine coastal communities, and negatively impact human health are degrading the ocean. In response, the United Nations has formally …
Building partnerships for sustainable agri-food systems and the environment
FAO, along with ADB, EBRD, CAF, and IOC/UNESCO is leading the Clean and Healthy Oceans Integrated Program, an initiative to reduce land-based pollution that affects …
Senate enacts the Blue Economy Act
The Senate approved the Blue Economy Act on its third and final reading, reflecting a commitment to the sustainable use of the Philippines’ oceanic resources …
Advocating for the establishment of a comprehensive agriculture pension fund for farmers and fisherfolks
A party-list lawmaker urged the House of Representatives to establish an agricultural pension fund to provide elderly farmers and fisherfolk with social security payments upon …
