The CLEAR Youth Network Congress is the annual gathering of the CLEAR Youth Network represented by Eco-Camp graduates and their groups that were formed in the schools and/or communities as a result of the Camp. The Congress is a venue for reporting accomplishments and planning of yearly activities. It is also a platform for learning so that the youth network will continuously be equipped with new knowledge and practice in lake conservation. more on the CLEAR Youth Network >>
11th CLEAR Youth Network Congress
The 11th CLEAR Youth Network Congress focused on the theme Clean Rivers for Healthy and Safe Communities. It endeavored to strengthen its advocacy in protecting priority rivers or river systems in the Laguna de Bay Region by coming up with river conservation program that will complement similar existing initiatives in the area.
Approximately 100 rivers and streams drain into the Laguna de Bay, 22 of which are significant river systems. The ecological integrity of Laguna de Bay is largely affected by the quality of the rivers that drain into the lake. Considering the ecosystem services that could be provided by these wetlands, it is of great importance that communities affecting and are benefiting from these bodies of water are mobilized into action that will help protect them.
The Congress endeavored to strengthen its advocacy in protecting priority rivers or river systems in the Laguna de Bay Region by coming up with a river conservation program. It aimed to come up with a river conservation program that will be implemented by the CLEAR Youth Network in partnership with other groups.
The 11th CLEAR Youth Network Congress was attended by youth groups from 15 cities and municipalities around Laguna de Bay – Binangonan, Calauan, Los Baños, Lumban, Mabitac, Muntinlupa, Pangil/Siniloan, Pateros, Pila, Rizal, San Pablo, San Pedro, Santa Rosa, Taguig and Tanay. It was held on 10-11 December 2016 at the Sierra Madre Hotel and Resort in Tanay, Rizal.
Programme
| Opening Program | |
| Welcome Remarks and Objectives of the Congress |
Ms. Amy M. Lecciones Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands |
| Message | Dr. J.R.Nereus Acosta Laguna Lake Development Authority (represented by: Mr. Dean Evasco) |
| Learning Session: What About Rivers? | |
| “Major river ecosystems in the Laguna de Bay Region: Status and Conservation Efforts” |
Ms. Reena Buena Community Development Division Laguna Lake Development Authority |
| “Initiatives of FRBC” | Ms. Lina M. Tanjuatco President, Federation of River Basin Councils (FRBC) of Laguna de Bay Region |
| “Opportunities for the Youth to get involved in river conservation and management activities” |
Ms. Donna Gordove Deputy Director, River Basin Control Office – Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
| “The Thames Estuary Partnership” | Ms. Amy Pryor and Mr. Chris Coode Thames Estuary Partnership, London |
| Open Forum | |
| Poster Session | reporting of accomplishments / initiatives |
| Socials | |
| Presentation of talents and party | all CYN Groups |
| Planning Session / Workshop: River Conservation Program |
all CYN Groups |
| Coordinators Meeting | all CYN Coordinators |
| Closing Program | |
| Presentation of Plans | all CYN Groups |
| Next steps | Ms. Amy M. Lecciones Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands |
| Distribution of Certificates | |
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Profile of Participants Five (5) delegates from Binangonan; with one (1) coordinator from the Rizal National Science High School |
| 2 | Five (5) delegates from Calauan; with two (2) coordinators from Dayap National High School |
| 3 | Four (4) delegates from Los Banos; with a coordinator from the University of the Philippines – Los Baños |
| 4 | Seven (7) delegates from Lumban; with two (2) coordinators from Lumban National High School |
| 5 | Five (5) delegates from Mabitac; with a coordinator from Paagahan National High School |
| 6 | Six (6) delegates from Muntinlupa City; with a coordinator from Pedro E. D iaz High School |
| 7 | Five (5) delegates from Pangil/Siniloan; with a coordinator from Siniloan National High School |
| 8 | Five (5) delegates from Pateros; with one (1) coordinator |
| 9 | Five (5) delegates from Pila; with a coordinator from Don Manuel Rivera Memorial National High School |
| 10 | Five (5) delegates from Rizal; with a coordinator and the school principal of Cristobal C. Conducto Memorial National High School |
| 11 | Five (5) delegates from San Pablo City; with a coordinator from San Isidro National High School |
| 12 | Five (5) delegates from San Pedro; with one (1) coordinator |
| 13 | Five (5) delegates from Santa Rosa City; with a coordinator from Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School |
| 14 | Five (5) delegates from Taguig; with two (2) coordinators from Tipas National High School |
| 15 | Five (5) delegates from Tanay; with two (2) coordinators from the Local Government of Tanay |
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