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The Philippines is sometimes considered the most dangerous country for environmental activists. [67] [68] According to environmental watchdog Global Witness, at least 30 land and environmental defenders were killed in the Philippines in 2018, many of whom were in conflict with private business groups. [69]
The Philippines' contemporary water supply system dates back to 1946, after the country declared independence. Government agencies, local institutions, non-government organizations, and other corporations are primarily in charge of the operation and administration of water supply and sanitation in the country.
According to the Rules of the Senate, [2] the committee handles all matters relating to: Conservation and protection of the environment; Policies, programs, strategies, technologies and other innovations addressing global warming and climate change impacts, including, but not limited to, climate risk management to reduce vulnerability associated with climate-sensitive areas and sectors, the ...
The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, with geography that makes it vulnerable to typhoons, floods, volcanos, earthquakes and droughts.
Nature conservation organisations based in the Philippines (2 P) Pages in category "Environmental organizations based in the Philippines" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
UNICEF aims to achieve universal use and access to sustainable and resilient basic sanitation and safe water with improved hygiene behavior in disadvantaged households, schools, and Early Childhood Care and Development centers in the Philippines. The organization's WASH program focuses on the poorest villages with the lowest WASH coverage, and ...
Water supply and sanitation in the Philippines This page was last edited on 13 March 2024, at 21:45 (UTC). Text is ...
The Pasig River in the Philippines suffers from a high level of water pollution and efforts are being made to rehabilitate it. After World War II, massive population growth, infrastructure construction, and the dispersal of economic activities to Manila's suburbs left the river neglected. The banks of the river attracted informal settlers and ...