Since 1900, the Philippines has lost nearly two-thirds of its forests, shrinking its forest cover from 21 million hectares to just seven million in the 2010s. Despite existing illegal logging bans, the Philippines loses an estimated 52,000 trees daily due to deforestation, land conversion, and agric...Read more
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UNDP Philippines
By Dr. Selva Ramachandran, UNDP Philippines Resident Representative Local government units play a pivotal role in safeguarding the country’s natural wealth for future generations. They are at the forefront of building resilient and sustainable communities in the face of rapid urbanization, climate c...Read more
Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines explore a market-driven solution to fund conservation
A New Market for Nature The race to protect our planet’s remaining natural ecosystems is more urgent than ever. Forests are disappearing, coral reefs are under stress, and wildlife populations are plummeting. In response, over 190 countries adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework...Read more
"Animal Town" – an innovative game app for biodiversity conservation
An innovative mobile game is using entertainment as a tool to raise awareness and mobilize resources. "Animal Town", developed through UNDP’s Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) in the Philippines, engages players in conservation-themed gameplay while generating financial support for environmen...Read more
BIOFIN Learning Exchange
N. Nirannoot, A. Abdelmaksoud, S. Barrameda, R. Pant, A. Plantilla, B. Shantiko, R. Wijethunga, and Y. Wei Yan Phetchaburi province, located 120 km south of Bangkok, is celebrated as Thailand's "capital of birdwatching." This vibrant region boasts rich biodiversity and diverse ecosystems, including...Read more