Forests serves as one of the major sources of income through tourism and the provision of natural resources in many countries, while playing a critical role in conserving of biodiversity and mitigating climate change. In this regard, forest loss can
Dance for the Trees, a fund-raising event for The Tree-Preneur Project
Dance for the Trees is a fund-raising event of the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. (SCPW) on 25 February 2012 at the Ballroom of Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City, a first of the series of activities
SCPW Hosted a Testimonial Dinner for the Champions
A Testimonial Dinner for Champions was hosted by the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. on 07 July 2011 at Spaghetti House in UP-Ayala Technohub, Diliman, Quezon City. The testimonial dinner was for its president, Dr. Candido A. Cabrido, Jr.
ASAPHIL-UP Awarded ASEAN Champions of Biodiversity – 3rd Place in Youth Category
In the Philippines, a group of university students is using the concept of green architecture in their campaign to promote wetlands conservation. Known as critically important ecosystems, wetlands provide significant ecological, economic and social benefits. Wetlands in the ASEAN region
Youth from Binangonan and Pateros Got the Best Practice in Lake Conservation
The Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands (SCPW), Inc. and UPS Foundation awarded the groups from the municipalities of Binangonan and Pateros for Best Practice in Lake Conservation after a deliberation of the Board of Judges at Ortigas Foundation
Marion Hammerl, President of the Global Nature Fund, is winner of the prestigious international “Trophée de Femmes Prize” of the Yves Rocher Foundation in Paris
The International Yves Rocher Trophée de Femmes was awarded to Marion Hammerl for her contribution to the Living Lakes network honouring her outstanding honorary commitment for the protection of lakes and water on a global basis and through concrete local
The 2002 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Release of the updated Red List of Threatened Species, the world’s most authoritative source of information on the status of plants and animals – Saiga antelope, wild Bactrian camel and Iberian lynx become Critically Endangered status, two cactus species go