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“We acknowledge that solid data is crucial in preserving and developing our natural capital and with this proposed legislation, we hope to provide tools and measures that can contribute to the protection, conservation, and restoration of ecosystems,” said Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, leader of the 312-strong House of Representatives. Source: Senate of the Philippines …

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According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), reforested area and log production decreased by 78% and 4%, respectively, in 2020 compared to its level in 2012. Source: PSA The second component of the Compendium released by PSA focused on environmental resources and the benefit they provide to humanity. Minerals, energy, land and soil, water, and …

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When appropriate transition policies are used, implementation of nature-based solutions result in creation of more employment opportunities, particularly in rural areas. Source: UNEP Nature-based solutions (NbS) are defined as “actions to protect, conserve, restore, sustainably use, and manage natural or modified terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems, which address social, economic, and environmental challenges effectively …

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