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    Philippine Environmental Movement; Research overview

    The other name of the ecological movement is the environmental


    movement. Environmental movement can simply be defined as “a social and political movement mainly
    concerning with the conservation of the environment as well as improving the state of environment”.

    The movement is centered on ecology, health and human rights. Humanity is the participant in
    ecosystems.

    Use scientific methods to monitor energy use, pollution and climate changes, as in green accounting.
    An overview on what Ecology movement is
    Since environmental issues are becoming more embedded in social work education, theory,
    and practice. However, there is much work to be done to build on the foundations that
    the ecological movement, ecological social workers, and green social workers have provided.
    Green social workers recognize the political nature of ecological interventions that challenge the
    exploitation of the earth's peoples, flora, fauna, and physical ecosystems. Green social workers'
    analyses and actions are centered on an extensive critique of neoliberal capitalism that prioritizes
    profit making over the biosphere. Many vested interests will seek to condemn green social
    workers' involvement in ecological matters and portray their doing so as a political concern that
    remains outside the bounds of professional practice.

    Philippine Environmental Movement


    The significance of the Philippine Environmental Movements is seen on its impact in policy
    making process, citizen empowerment and pressing for corporate accountability. The
    environmental movement in the Philippines has inspired the establishment of non-governmental
    organization (NGO’s) and People’s organization (PO’s). The movement has also inspired
    churches; of differing ideologies, to take on environmental concerns as part of their works. Each
    of these groups has their own goals, missions or objectives which serve as the basis of advocacies
    for the particular environmental aspect that they focus on (Rico, 2006).
    During the Martial Law a number of state sponsored infrastructure development projects were
    implemented (Rico, 2006), among them are the Chico River Dam in Kalinga-Apayao and the
    Mountain Province, the Philippine Nuclear Power Plant in Morong, Bataan, and the Copper
    Smelter Plant in San Juan, Batangas. Most of these projects were implemented so as to support
    the state’s goal of an export-oriented industrialized (EOI) country (Magno, 1999). These
    developmental projects, however, had adverse effects to the environment and the people, leading
    to insurgent consciousness that engaged people to criticize these projects. When Martial Law took
    effect in 1972, Marcos and his allies used coercive measures to impede the acts of those who
    oppose their projects; this led to the infringement of human rights (Magno, 1999). This action
    further provoked the citizens of the Philippines to create organizations for the protection of the
    environment.
    In 1979 the First Philippine Environmental Congress (FPEC) was held (Rico, 2006) and it was
    taken as a political opportunity among the members of the environmental movements to mobilize
    their members in a national scale. From this convention of the Philippine Federation for
    Environmental Concerns (PFEC) was established. The PFEC was formed to lobby for equal
    transformation and the redistribution of the role of politics in environmental issues (Rico, 2006).
    Apart from that, PFEC gave organizational strength to the different environmental movements
    since it served as their umbrella organization that coordinates their actions. PFEC was deeply
    rooted in the growing critical awareness of the interrelation between ecological degradation and
    social, economic, and political inequities.
    The administration of Corazon Aquino was different from the Marcos administration because it
    did not disregard the significance of NGOs and People’s Organizations (POs) in instituting social
    change (Magno, 1999)- another political opportunity taken advantage. The 1987 Constitution
    further legitimized the role of these organizations in promoting national welfare; this provided a
    good setting for the establishment of many environmental groups. The projects and policies of the
    Aquino administration for environmental management and protection inspired many donor
    agencies to pour funding into the country, NGOs were appointed by the government to implement
    environmental projects. They conducted different activities regarding the environment which
    helped mobilize the local communities.
    In another attempt to bolster their institutional capacities, international partners were sought by
    the environmental movements. Among the countries that helped in the development of the
    environmental movements was the United States; in 1989, ten NGOs including Haribon,
    Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement (PRRM), and the Partnership for the Development of
    Human Resources in Rural Areas (PHILDHRRA) met in Washington for a conference. This
    conference, with the help of the US Senate and the Philippine NGO Commission, led to the
    establishment of the Green Forum. The Green Forum is considered as the biggest environmental
    coalition in the country comprising of 125 organizations; including NGOs and religious groups. It
    aims for sustainable development and social equity.
    After the Green Forum was established, Fidel Ramos’ approved the Philippine Sustainable
    Development Network (PSDN). The PSDN was meant to be a mechanism in disseminating
    information so as to increase awareness of various sectors on sustainable development (Rico,
    2006). This action of the government further encouraged the increased actions of the
    environmental movements to push for policy changes and paradigm shifts in development.
    A prominent environmental group is the Haribon Foundation, an apolitical NGO established in
    1972 which is highly influenced by the agenda of the democratic movement on environmental
    protection. Haribon Foundation began as an organization of birdwatchers which eventually turned
    its interests to environmental research and advocacy when it became a conservation foundation in
    1986.
    The Philippine Environmental Situationer
    The Philippines is one of 17 “mega-diverse” countries in the world; as it contains two-thirds of the
    global biodiversity. The inability to manage this exceptional diversity has led to the country being
    described as containing 70-80 % of the endangered species in the world. The Philippines is actually
    among the top priority hotspots for global conservation because of the high degree of threat to its
    diversity (DENR).

    In conclusion
    It can be inferred that democratization of the country through the adoption of the 1987 Constitution
    is the primary political opportunity taken advantage by the environmental movements in the Philippines.
    Furthermore, the UN framework on sustainable development and its subsequent adoption in the
    Philippines gave the movements the opportunities to partner with the other sectors of the society to
    strengthen their institutional base. The partnership of the movements with the mass media is essential in
    the continual support to the movements for they serve as the avenue to ignite the consciousness of the
    Filipino people over the environment.

    In the Philippines
    The Philippines is such a fascinating country; it is rich in natural wonders, but most of its natural
    resources are suffering due to environmental challenges. Thus, the environmental organizations in the
    Philippines thrive to protect its wonders and conserve its beauty.

    There are 12 notable and inspiring environmental groups in the Philippines that do their best to better the
    country’s environment and provide its citizens with a healthy environment. Further, these are the groups
    and learn about their objectives and plans to conserve the environment.

    Environmental Organizations in The Philippines

    - Society for the Conservation of Philippine - Water Environment Association of the


    Wetlands, Inc. Philippines, Inc.
    - Philippine Business for the Environment - Pollution Control Association of The
    - Foundation for the Philippine Environment Philippines, Inc.
    - Centre for Sustainability PH Inc. - The Philippine Reef & Rainforest
    - Ecological Society of the Philippines Conservation Foundation, Inc.
    - Haribon Foundation - iVolunteer Philippines
    - Forest Foundation Philippines - PhilinCon Office

    References;

    file:///C:/Users/Samsung/Downloads/ThePhilippineEnvironmentalMovements%20(2).pdf

    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/283052155_Philippine_Environmental_Movements/link/56279f3608ae22
    b1fb13cf29/download

    https://www.ourendangeredworld.com/organisations/environmental-organizations-in-the-philippines/

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