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Legarda: Protect Biodiversity through Ecosystems-Based Adaptation

In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), May 22, Senator Loren Legarda urged authorities to implement Ecosystems-based Adaptation (EbA), which includes the sustainable management, conservation, and restoration ecosystems, in order to build resilience of our biodiversity against the impacts of climate change.

Legarda Meets Singapore’s Environment Minister on Green Economy and ASEAN Partnership

In her recent visit to Singapore to attend the 5th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources, Senator Loren Legarda cited the country’s resolve to address the global threat of climate change and embrace the tenets of sustainable development.

Legarda: We Must Embrace Our Cultural Diversity

In observance of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (May 21), Senator Loren Legarda said Filipinos should embrace our rich culture, which may be diverse but can be an instrument to unite.

“Our culture is our identity, and part of that identity is a complex and heterogeneous mix of cultures. Our different ethno-linguistic groups—each with a distinct heritage of traditions, dance, art, music, folklore, beliefs, value systems—make up the identity of the Filipino people,” said Legarda.

Legarda Sees Coal Phase Out as Countries Pursue Green Growth

Senator Loren Legarda said that she sees the eventual “obsolescence” of coal as countries strive to shift towards renewable energy sources, which are now becoming more affordable than fossil fuels.

Legarda made the statement at the 5th Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources (SDSWR) where she was a panelist for the session titled, “How ASEAN Governments are Shifting to Green Growth.”