Environmental Education (Philippines)

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ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATION

AMADO, Coleen M.IV-37 BSE Physics


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ENVIRONMENTAL

ISSUES

Global WarmingOzone Layer

Depletion

Pollution

Threat toBiodiversity

Waste

Management


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GLOBAL WARMING

climate change

extremely high/low

temperatures droughts

typhoons

no more delineationbetween dry andwet seasons

MANIFESTATIONS


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OZONE LAYER DEPLETION

In the late 2000, up to70% of the ozone layerabove North Pole hasbeen lost

The hole seen in 2012was the smallest in 10years

It is expected to fullyrecover on 2025

STATUS


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OZONE LAYER DEPLETION

skin cancer

eye damage

damage in immunesystem

accelerated skin aging

causes mutations insome plants and animals

EFFECTS


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POLLUTION

fifty major rivers are alreadyconsidered biologically dead

STATUS


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POLLUTION

TSP (total suspended particulate)levels are above the standard by as

much as 200%

STATUS


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POLLUTION

adverse health impacts

threat in biodiversity

EFFECTS


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WASTE MANAGEMENT

In 2000, 76 M Filipinos generated over10 million tons of municipal solid

wastes

STATUS


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WASTE MANAGEMENT

In 2007, waste projection is at 12.45million tons

STATUS


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WASTE MANAGEMENT

In 2012, waste projection is at 13.83million tons

STATUS


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THREAT IN BIODIVERSITY

The Philippines is:

4thin bird

endemism 5thin mammal

endemism

8thin reptileendemism

STATUS


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more than 400 plantand animal speciesfound in thePhilippines arecurrently threatenedwith extinction

only 3% of theoriginal forest coveris left

STATUS


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only 5% of coralreefs remain inexcellent condition

30-50% of seagrassbeds were lost inlast 50 years

only 112,400hectares ofmangroves are left

STATUS


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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Sustainable developmentis defined asthe human development in whichresources are used to meet humansneeds while ensuring the sustainabilityof the natural systems and theenvironment.


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Sustainable developmentisdevelopment that meets the needs ofthe present without compromising theability of future generations to meettheir own needs.

(according to the World

Commission on Environment

and Development)


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In Hongkong, sustainabledevelopment is:

finding ways to increase prosperityand improve quality of life whilereducing overall pollution and waste

meeting our own needs andaspirations w/o doing damage to theprospects of future generations


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reducing the environmental burdenwe put on our neighbors and helpingto preserve common resources


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RECENT MILESTONES INENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

United Nations Decade of Education

for Sustainable Development

ASEAN Environmental Education

Action Plan

National Environmental Education

Action Plan

Republic Act 9512National

Environmental Awareness and

Education Act of 2008


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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Environmental educationrefers toorganized efforts to teach about how

the natural environment functions andhow human beings can manage theirbehaviors and ecosystems in order to

live sustainably.


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The goals of environmental educationare:

increase peoples knowledge andawareness about the environment andassociated challenges

encourage active participation in theprotection, preservation andrehabilitation of the environment


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develop skills, knowledge and valuesthat promote behavior in support of asustainable development


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DENR DOST

DepEd, CHED,

TESDA

ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATION

DSWD

Responsible Centers


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Environmental education encompasses:

environmental concepts and

principles environmental laws

the state of international and local

environment

local environmental best practices


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the threats of environmentaldegradation and its impact on humanwell-being

the responsibility of the citizenry tothe environment

the value of conservation, protectionand rehabilitation of natural resources

the environment in the context of

sustainable development


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It shall cover both theoretical andpracticum modules comprising

activities, projects, and programsincluding:

tree planting

waste minimization, segregation,recycling and composting

freshwater and marine conservation


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forest management and conservation

relevant livelihood opportunities and

economic benefits


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PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

issuance of policies in support ofenvironmental education programs

DepEd Order No. 52 s.2011Strengthening Environmental Educationin Public and Private Schools

DepEd Order No. 93 s.2011

establishment of YES-O in schools


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implementation of greening programsDepEd Memo No. 234 s.2008 planting

of malunggay trees in school

Div Memo No. 69 s.2012 Division TreePlanting Program of AlternativeLearning System


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Goals:

poverty reduction food security

biodiversity conservation

climate change mitigation

National Greening Program


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DepEd Components:

Gulayan sa Paaralan8,424 out of 17,689 schools have

vegetable gardens

Tree Planting Students 3,564,129

Teachers 266,962

Total Trees 15,621,331



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ALS Lingap Kalikasan

Total number of trees planted 189,590

Land Area Covered 2,980,234 square

meters



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enhancing the curriculum byintegrating environmental concepts

materials development activities onvarious aspects of environment andnatural resources management

Posters, Modules, Manuals, Guidebooks,Facts sheets, Brochures, Newsletters,

Journals, Pamphlets


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providing support to the conduct ofcelebrations and programs inobservance of sustained efforts for the

protection of the countrysenvironment and natural resources


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a cleanliness campaign and aesthetic

makeover in schools by greening thecampus

towns, schools, subdivisions, marketsand industrial establishments areoffered recognition for best practices in

waste management

War on Waste (WoW)

Zero Basura Olympics


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children are asked to bring recyclable

wastes in school and are given pointsequivalent to the weight of therecyclable waste

incentives are in form of cash or inkind (e.g. school supplies)

National EcosaversProgram


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open to all elementary, high school

and tertiary school levels, both publicand private

aims to encourage academicinstitutions to become more activelyinvolved in environmental issues at apractical and local level

National Search for Sustainable andEco-friendly Schools


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aims to develop skills and

understanding among students,faculty and school administrators toinitiate active responses and increase

community awareness andinvolvement on environmentalconcerns

National Search for Sustainable andEco-friendly Schools


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holding of science fairs and sciencecamps as alternative awareness inlearning about the environment


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participated by elementary and highschool students and science teachers

consolidates all other environmentaland/or ecological clubs or

organization in schools withprograms or projects for theenvironment

YES CAMP


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Objectives:

learn more about global warming andclimate change and the variousmitigation and adaptation efforts

develop students and teachersdeeper awareness on the state ofenvironment

YES CAMP


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Objectives:

encourage active participation in theprotection, preservation andrehabilitation of the environment

YES CAMP


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Activities:

seminars/forums

environmental quiz

speech choir

debate

SAYAWIT

YES CAMP


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Activities:

poster making contest

slogan making contest

search for lakan and lakambini ngkalikasan

exhibits

YES CAMP


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establishment of organizations thatpromote environmental awarenessand conservation towards sustainable

development


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stands for Philippine Association of

Tertiary Level EducationalInstitutions in EnvironmentalProtection and Management

PATLEPAM


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Objectives:

enhance environmental awarenessand skills of tertiary level studentsand faculty members

assist in curriculum development forenvironmental management amongtertiary level educators

PATLEPAM


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Objectives:

conduct collaborative programs oninstruction, research anddevelopment and extension in

environmental management

PATLEPAM


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Achievements:

developed prototype curriculum materialsfor the integration of environmentaleducation in tertiary level

endorsed a resolution to CHED on theintegration of a 3-unit course onenvironment and sustainable developmentinto the general education curriculum

PATLEPAM


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Achievements:

conducted trainings on environmentalimpact assessment, environmentaleducation, environmental manage

systems and biodiveristy conservation

PATLEPAM

ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL


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ISSUES IN ENVIRONMENTALEDUCATION

participation of the public in thedifferent environmental programs andactivities

inconsistent, inadequate and weakenforcement of programs

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