With natural disasters becoming more frequent, governments from around the world are actively taking measures to combat the effects of climate change. In the Philippines, one of many countries highly vulnerable to typhoons, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events, the push for a green economy has become more urgent than ever.
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) defines a green economy as “one that improves human well-being and builds social equity while reducing environmental risks and scarcities.” This vision addresses environmental concerns and advances sustainable development, where public and private investments in low-carbon initiatives, resource efficiency, and ecosystem preservation drive growth in employment and income.
Last year, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the European Union (EU) launched a P3.67-billion program that aims to kick-start the country’s transition to a more eco-friendly economy. The Green Economy Programme in the Philippines (GEPP) looks to improve waste management and support the country’s transition to a circular economy — a sustainable model that minimizes waste and maximizes resource use.
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