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Use of advanced technology in monitoring/surveillance (i.e. satellite imageries, portable x-ray, drone, and LAWIN Forest and Biodiversity Protection System) 3. Responsible Mining Program Adoption of Go and No-Go Zones for mining Compliance audit by third party of all mining operations Involvement of CSOs in environmental protection and social development Compliance with ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) Mandatory Environmental Insurance Coverage of all mining operations Aiming for full membership to the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) Identification of Minahang Bayan areas and assistance to artisanal miners
4. Intensified Environmental Protection Program Clean Air Operation of Air Quality Monitoring Network Strengthening the implementation of the integrated Air Quality Management Action Plans of Airsheds Intensifying compliance monitoring and strict implementation of air quality related policies Clean Water Improvement of water quality of major rivers of the country Expansion of Adopt an Estero Program Intensification of monitoring and strict implementation of water related policies
Solid Waste Management Inclusion of the Department of Education (DepEd) as member of the National Solid Waste Management Commission Revitalization of Provincial, City and Municipal Solid Waste Management Board Integration of RA 9003, RA 9512, EO 26 in the National Eco Saver’s Program Provision of support to Barangays (i.e. establishment of material recovery facilities [MRFs])
5. Enhanced Biodiversity Conservation Program Capacity building of communities for biodiversity-friendly social enterprises Intensification of IEC on biodiversity awareness across national government agencies, LGUs and schools 6. Coastal and Marine Ecosystem Management Program Effective and sustainable management of the Philippine coastal and marine ecosystems to improve the quality of life of the coastal population Nationwide coverage of all marine protected areas, other identified biodiversity-rich and threatened coastal and marine ecosystems Coordination with other government agencies concerned, local; government units, civil society groups, NGOs, academe, corporate and private sectors
Budget for Real Change?