Environmental Education Final

8/12/2019 Environmental Education Final

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Environmental Situationer, DENRs

Environmental Education Initiatives

and the Challenges Under Republic

Act No. 9512 (EnvironmentalAwareness and Education Law)

Undersecretary Teresita Samson-Castillo

Undersecretary for Special Concerns

Department of Environment and Natural Resources


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The State of Environment

One of 17 mega-diverse countries in the

world

Containing two-thirds of the earths biodiversity

70-80% of the worlds endangered species


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4thin the World in bird endemism

5thin the World in mammal endemism

5thin the World in number of plant species

8thin the World in reptile endemism



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Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National

Park

Mayon Volcano

Candidates for

the

NEW 7

WONDERS OF

THE WORLD

Chocolate Hills Tubbataha Reef


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Verde Island Passage Marine Corridor

Center of the center of marine shorefish diversity

in theworld

(Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion)
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VAST MINERAL RESOURCES

Mineral Land Distribution(As % of Total Philippine Land Area)

30% or 9 MillionHectares

High-Potential

Low-Medium Potential

70%

Only 1.4% being

exploited

Land Area: 30 million Hectares


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hilippine Water ResourcesWater Supply = 146.0 Bcu.m

Water Consumption = 40.9 Bcu.m

Consumption Ratio = 28.0%


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One of the hottest hot spots in

habitat destruction



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Massive loss of forest cover now down to

only about 18% of our total land area

Only about 800,000 hectares of virgin

forest left


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Threatened and endangered species (increasing in

about 9.7% annually)

Only 5% of our coral reefs remain in excellent condition

30-50% of our seagrass beds were lost in the last 50

years

Only 112,400 hectares of mangroves left(decline from

450,000 ha in 1918 to less than 120,000 in 1995)

The Scenario


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The degradation of coastal and marine ecosystemhas affected fish production

Catch per municipal fisherman significantly went

down from about 1500 kg per year in 1987 to about

1100 kg per year in 1996

The Scenario


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The Scenario

Groundwater levels going down by 5-10 meters for

the last several decades that led to saline intrusion

and ground subsidence

Sixteen major rivers, five in Metro Manila, arebiologically-dead during summer months due to

pollution

48% of water pollution is caused by household

waste, compounded by the lack of an adequate

sewerage system


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TSP levels above the standards by as much as200%

adverse health impacts

The Scenario


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The Scenario

In 2000, 76M Filipinos generated over 10

million tons of municipal solid wastes. In 2007, waste projection is at 12.45 million

tons.

On 2012, waste projection is pegged at 14

million tons (13.83 million tons to be exact)


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Global catastrophes are happening

And will continue to happen


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United Nations Decade of Education for

Sustainable Development (2005-2014)

Vision

A world where everyone has the opportunityto benefit from education and learn the

values, behaviours, and lifestyles required for

a sustainable future and for positive societal

transformation.

Photo Credit: UNESCO ESD


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Decade of Education for Sustainable

Development (DESD)

Objectives Facilitate networking, linkages, exchange, andinteraction among stakeholders in ESD

Foster an increased quality of teaching andlearning in Education for SustainableDevelopment

Help countries make progress toward and attainthe Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)through ESD efforts

Provide countries with new opportunities toincorporate ESD into education reform efforts


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What is Education for Sustainable Development?

ESD uses a partnership approach thatengages multiple sectors and stakeholders

including media and the private sectorandutilises all forms and methods of publicawareness-raising, education, and training topromote an appreciation for, even awelcoming of, sustainable development.

Photo Credit: dhss.mo.gov


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The ASEAN Environmental

Education Action Plan (2008-2012)

Theme:

Environmental Education for Sustainable

Development

Aim:

Accelerate EE as a key integrating component

for achieving SD in the ASEAN member

countries.


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The AEEAP Mission Statement

The ASEAN member-countries, envision a clean

and green ASEAN, rich in cultural traditions

(where the values and practices of the people are

in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature)

with citizens who are environmentally literate,

imbued with environmental ethic, willing and

capable to ensure the sustainable development of

the region, through EE and public participation

efforts.


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National Environmental Education

Action Plan (NEEAP)

Philippine initiative to the United Nations

Decade of Education for SustainableDevelopment (2005-2014) and the ASEAN

Environmental Education Action Plan

The aim is to pursue education to foster the

transition to a sustainable society.

Photo Credit: jooc.com


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Vision

An environmentally literate and proactive citizenry

imbued with a sense of responsibility to care,

protect and enhance environmental quality that is

conducive to their well being and supportive of the

nations economic development and unified in its

pursuit of peace, social justice and equity in the

use of natural resources.

National Environmental Education Action Plan

for Sustainable Development (2005-2014)


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Mission

- To improve the institutional systems, making

them more relevant towards delivery ofenvironmental education to all segments ofsociety.

- To mobilize resources and encourage moreprivate/public investments and partnerships insupporting programs for environmental

education.


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Mission

- To establish a critical mass of committed

environmental educators and practitioners whowill spearhead the environmental educationmovement.

- To promote environmental ethics which willinstill the right values and attitudes as a way oflife among the Filipinos.


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The Major Recent Milestones

in Environmental Education

United Nations Decade of Education for

Sustainable Development (2005-2014)

ASEAN Environmental Education Action

Plan (2008-2012)

National Environmental Education Action

Plan (2005-2014)

Republic Act 9512 (An Act to Promote

Environmental Awareness through

Environmental Education)

2008


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Environmental Education

Rationale

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R.A. 9512: "Environmental Awarenessand Education Act of 2008"

The state shall promote national awareness on therole of natural resources in economic growth and theimportance of environmental conservation andecological balance towards sustained national

development.


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Rationale

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R.A. 9512: "Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008"

Strengthenthe integrationof environmental education towards

sustainable development in the Philippines (for all levels and

sectors) thru :

- Curriculum

- Educational Materials

- Training and Capacity Building for Educators/Trainers- Institutionalization


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RESPONSIBLE CENTERS

DepEd, CHED, TESDA, DENR and DOST Lead the implementation of public education and

awareness programs on environmental protection andconservation

DENR

Inform all agencies concerned on current environmental updatesincluding identification of priority environmental education issues

for national action

Provide strategic advice on environmental education activities

DOST Create programs that will ensure that students receive

science-based quality information on environmental issues

STRATEGY: Collaborative Inter-Agency and Multi-Sectoral Effort


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Highlights of DENRs

Programs and Initiatives on

Environmental Education forSustainable Development


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Multi-stakeholder development of the National

Environmental Education Action Plan forSustainable Development (2005-2014), withannual conferences on EnvironmentalEducation since 2004.


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Materials development activities on

various aspects of environment andnatural resources management:

instructional posters

videos, television and radio plugs




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Modules, manuals, and guidebooks

Environment and Natural Resources Module for

the Civic Welfare Training Service of theNational Service Training Program

Fact sheets and brochures

Newsletters and Journals

Brochures and pamphlets



N ti l E i t l Ed ti A ti Pl


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Spearheaded linkaging with various educationalnetworks:

Philippine Association of Tertiary Level Educational

Institutions in Environmental Protection andManagement (PATLEPAM),

Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines

Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities

for conferences, workshops, trainings,

consultations


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Conduct of year-round mobilization of sectors

during national and international environmentalcelebrations and events




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Eco-Corps

To give environmentalism a major niche at the

tertiary level of the National Service Training

Program (NSTP), the DENR and PATLEPAM has

come up with eight (8) environmental moduleswhich will become part of NSTP's Civic Welfare

Training Services.

The DENR Youth Desk


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Eco-Corps

Known as "Eco-Corp," the modules are

a collection of 52 hours of lectures and

hands-on exercises on community work

that revolve on various environmentalconcerns. The modules are presently

undergoing pre-testing in various

universities.

The DENR Youth Desk


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YES Camp

Now on its 6th year, the Youth For EnvironmentSummer Camp is jointly conducted for Studentsand DepEd Students and Co-Curricular Affairs,KASAMA Inc. and DENR Youth Desk held

throughout the country involving elementary, highschool students and science teachers.

YES CAMP College 2008 is a partnership withthe Office of Student Services, Commission onHigher Education.

The DENR Youth Desk


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YES Camp

DepEd Order No. 72, series of 2003, establishes

YES-O as the only co-curricular environmental

club or organization in schools.

It consolidates all other environmental and/or

ecology clubs or organizations in schools with

main and primary programs or projects for the

environment.

The DENR Youth Desk


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Environmental Activities Targeting the Youth

National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schoolsin coordination with DepEd,CHED, and SMART Communications

Awarding will be held on November 2009, incelebration of the Environmental AwarenessMonth


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EnvironmentalEducation Materials


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Modules and Guidebooks


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Poster Calendars


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Poster Calendars


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Newsletters


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Videos and TV Plugs


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Challenges in


Maintenance of a common resource facility for

environmental IEC exchange, and link with the

ASEAN Environmental Education InventoryDatabase

Training of Teachers or Trainers on

Environmental Education/Education for

Sustainable Development


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Challenges in


Curriculum, and Support Instructional Materials

Development on Environmental Education forSustainable Development

Full utilization of other venues (e.g. multi-media

and alternative media) for Environmental

Education/Education for Sustainable Development


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Challenges in


Strengthening of Partnerships and Networking for

Environmental Education/Education forSustainable Development

Funds/financial support to expand Environmental

Education/Education for Sustainable Development

programs, particularly in the regions.


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Thank you very much.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Visayas Ave. Diliman, Quezon City

www.denr.gov.ph

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