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A forum-workshop entitled “Laguna De Bay Mapping of
Environment-Related Initiatives – A Workshop to Plan for Climate
Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies” was held on
November 28, 2007 at the Conference Room of the Ortigas Building, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. It
brought together Planning and Development Officers
(PDOs) from the lakeshore towns in Laguna de Bay to:
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determine environment-related activities and programs that are being
undertaken in the lakeshore cities/municipalities; |
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learn about the science of climate change and the basic tools and
approaches that can be used to integrate climate change concepts
into local planning processes, i.e. Land Use Plan; |
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identify gaps in activities, projects and policies related to
environmental conservation in general, and if possible, climate
change in particular, within the Lakeshore towns that need to be
addressed; |
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create a network and database of individuals and institutions
working for the wise use of Laguna de Bay’s environment for future
networking and partnerships; |
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formulate recommendations for future steps that can be done by the
local government units with regards to climate change adaptation and mitigation at the
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the end of the workshop, after the above objectives
are accomplished, the next step will be the creation of a
GIS-based map of initiatives within the
lakeshore communities of Laguna de Bay which will help CLEAR in making
strategic decision about their activities in Laguna de Bay.
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attendance to the workshop
on partners adapting to climate change |
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The Partners Adapting to Climate Change Workshop, which was organized by the
Lake Balaton Development Coordination Agency, was held in Siofok, Hungary
on 14 - 16 November 2007. Ms. Amy Lecciones of the Society for the
Conservation of Philippine Wetlands represented the CLEAR at the said workshop. |
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lake monitoring by Lumban CLEAR youth network |
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An orientation-meeting was held on 01 September 2007 at the
Municipal Hall of Lumban to jumpstart the lake monitoring activity
(Community Lake Monitoring Network) in Lumban. The CLMN aims
to harness the youth in providing alternative monitoring
data on water quality of Laguna de Bay which would
complement the monitoring activities being done by the
Laguna Lake Development Authority.
The meeting,
which was attended by thirteen students from various schools in the
municipality, was hosted and coordinated by the municipal government
of Lumban. A briefing-orientation on the CLMN was conducted
during the meeting, and the use of secchi disc was
demonstrated, as well as how to record monitoring data.
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holding of the 2nd CLEAR Youth Network Congress |
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To further explore ideas, exchange information, and strengthen
mutual support among the groups in terms of their lake conservation
activities, CLEAR Eco-camping graduates from the municipalities
of Tanay, Los Baños, Lumban and cities of Muntinlupa and San
Pablo gathered again in the 2nd CLEAR
Youth Network Congress. The congress was held on 14 & 15 July
2007 at Punta Verde Resort and Convention Center in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna.
With its theme,
Wetlands and Climate
Change, the event also served as the venue in enhancing
the awareness of the participants on the intertwined issues
of climate change and wetlands.
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CLEAR, during the Lecture Series on Biodiversity and Climate
Change on 24 May 2007 in celebration of the International
Day for Biological Diversity, did a three-poster exhibit on
the Report - "Climate Change: An Overview and Its Impact on
the Living Lakes". The Report was prepared for the
Living Lakes Network by Tyndall Centre for Climate Change
Research of United Kingdom. It has an overview of
climate change and a series of analyses conducted for each
of the 23 Living Lakes network members, one of which is
Philippines' Laguna de Bay, about the likely changes
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 CLEAR shared
with a group of youth campers the vision and activities of CLEAR in
conserving the environment and resources of Laguna de Bay.
Ms. Amy Lecciones of the Society for the Conservation of
Philippine Wetlands shared and discussed with the group
how different sectors can work together to achieve a common
goal - the conservation of Laguna de Bay.
CHE Youth Camp 2007: Youth Leaders and Environmental
Stewards in Action, organized by College of Human Ecology of the University of the
Philippines - Los Baños, was held on 24 - 25 February
2007 at the Librero Farms and Recreation Center in Lipa
City. Its objective, among others, is to inculcate the
value of environmental stewardship among the freshmen
students.
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