The 3rd Philippine Environment Summit held in Cagayan de Oro was a success!

March 01, 2020

The 3rd Philippine Environment Summit held in Cagayan de Oro was a success!

3RD Philippine Environment Summit

" Paradigm (re)shift :Heeding Nature"

Grand Caprice Restaurant and Convention Center,

Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City

February 26-28, 2020

The three-day event was held successfully despite the scare of novel coronavirus(COVID-19) outbreak.It was participated with over 200 guest and participants from different cities and municipalities.The organizers were able to adopt some precautionary measures and protocols against COVID-19.In view of the situation, I have observed that the following measures were put in place during the event at Grand Caprice Restaurant and Convention Center: Alcohol hand sanitizers was provided at all touch points, there were increased cleaning frequency of the hotels public area and display products with disinfectant, temperature screening conducted by City Health Officers and hand sanitizing for all persons upon entrance, and lastly the eco bag or kit provided for every registrants contained 1 small bottle of alcohol based hand sanitizer spray.

It was indeed a time where I was able to ponder on the things that I can contribute as an environmental advocate and redefining my environmental advocacy where I can be able to engage with the younger generation to be active participants in keeping the environment clean by using recycled products for craft projects that can be of some use. and how I can be able to tie up with local communities who may be affected by problems such as the management of surface water or ground water or deforestation.I also consider on how to tie up and work with other stakeholders such as people from environmental or conservation organisations.

These are the following pics,vids, notes and key take away's that I've got during the 3 day event.

Day 1- Feb. 26, 2020

Morning

Opening Number by: Joey Ayala Environmental Artist

Photo Op with Mr. Joey Ayala after his opening number

Photo -op during the opening of exhibit with Most Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma ,SJ.DD, Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro

With Hon. Oscar S. Moreno, Mayor of Cagayan de Oro City after his Welcome Message

Photo-op with DENR USec. Atty. Juan Miguel Cuna after delivering his Keynote Address

Met some new friends from Living Laudato Si during the Exhibit

At Living Laudato Si Booth Exhibit

At the Exhibit Hall before Press Con

Afternoon (Break -Out Sessions)

Session 1: Indigenous Peoples' Eco-Governance

Session 2: Organic Agriculture

Session 3: Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Session 4: Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Barangays

Day 2 -Feb.27, 2020

Morning

Opening number from XU Glee Club (Photo from Green Convergence FB Page)

Mr.Howie Severino , GMA Journalist talks about the Facts in the Service of the Planet
Photo courtesy from Green Convergence FB Page

Ms. Mitos Urgel, President and CEO , World Fair Trade Organization Asia talks about the Fair Trade and the Environment (Photo from Green Convergence FB Page)

Afternoon (Break -Out Sessions)

Session 1 : Community Co-Governance

Session 2: Non-Timber Forest Products

Session 3: Eco-Tourism

Session 4: Youth and the Environment

With the speakers on one of the sessions I've attended, Session 1 : Community Co-Governance:

With the incoming President of Xavier University , With Mr. Robert Ballon Jr. speaker for
Rev. Fr. Mars Tan ,SJ- Director, McKeough Marine Center Mangrove Rehabilitation&Protection,Zamboanga Sibugay