TITLE: THE GREEN INITIATIVE - University of Mindanao Clean Environment (documentary)

AUTHOR: Clifford James L. Danduan & Anne Leigh Vonne C. Lozano

DATE PUBLISHED: November 23, 2024

KEY INFORMATION: The documentary "THE GREEN INITIATIVE" highlights the University of Mindanao's efforts to promote environmental sustainability in Davao City. It emphasizes initiatives such as waste management programs, tree planting, and clean-up drives aimed at preserving the city's natural beauty. Through the dedication of its community, the university fosters awareness and action to combat environmental challenges in Davao.

TITLE: Towards a Community of Practice on Climate Security and Environmental Peacebuilding in Mindanao

AUTHOR: CGIAR

DATE PUBLISHED: November 14, 2023

KEY INFORMATION: Since Mindanao is exposed to the threats of climate change and its impacts, its agricultural sector is at risk. Implementing community-based projects that encourage making good use of the land and preventing deforestation can contribute to lessening the impact of climate change on Mindanao's agriculture.

TITLE: Mindanao Development Forum Webinar for 2024

AUTHOR: Mindanao Development Authority

DATE PUBLISHED: July 24, 2024

KEY INFORMATION: The webinar, held in Davao City, Mindanao was held in order to discuss and work together on methods for attaining sustainable socio-economic development in Mindanao, the event brought together national and international partners from a variety of sectors. Leo Tereso Magno, the MinDa Secretary, emphasized the important progress made by many sectors and groups in his introductory remarks, stressing the importance of working together to address concerns in Mindanao. Furthermore, it also discusses promoting and educating the local populace to incite action. The emphasis on agricultural development, assistance for regional businesses, strategic infrastructural growth, economic recovery, and advancements in social services are all encouraging. We are now experiencing a favorable macroeconomic situation, which is very beneficial to Mindanao.

TITLE: Empowering Mindanao with Renewable Energy

AUTHOR: Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA)

DATE PUBLISHED: 10 February 2024

KEY INFORMATION: The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), headquartered in Davao City, announces the finished construction of several renewable energy sources around Mindanao. This is in response to MinDA's sustainable development plan for 2024 which underscores international action to achieve United Nation's targets for Sustainable Development Goal 13 (Climate Action)

TITLE: IDIS survey: Only a few Davaoeños aware of green policies and laws

AUTHOR: Maimona Wanda Lao

DATE PUBLISHED:  August 3, 2023

KEY INFORMATION: A survey conducted by the Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) about the knowledge of several local ecological practices, has shown that only a few Davaoenos are aware of such policies. The aforementioned policies include the No Smoking Ordinance; Rainwater Harvesting Ordinance; No to Single-Use Plastics Ordinance; Ecological Solid Waste Management Ordinances; Releasing of Flying Balloons Ordinances; Watershed Code; Prohibition of Hiking and Regulating Recreational Activities within Watershed Areas Ordinance; Bike and Light Mobility Vehicle Ordinance; Lead-Safe Ordinance; Executive Order Reconstituting the Davao Lunhaw Awards; and Organic Agriculture Ordinance. With this, local leaders has emphasized the promotion and publicization of laws to the public to help inform and meet the target goals of SDG 13.

TITLE: Mindanao eyes more alternative energy sources to meet demand .

AUTHOR: Manila Standard

DATE PUBLISHED: November 4, 2024

KEY INFORMATION: As Davao city grows larger every day, their emissions and demand for energy increases. The Department of Energy (DOE) emphasized the need for alternative energy sources amidst the issue of Mindanao not being sustainable enough to meet the energy demand .

The Department of Energy (DOE) underscored the necessity for alternative energy sources, saying that the current energy supply in Mindanao is not sustainable enough to address growing demand in the coming years.

Representatives from DOE Mindanao field office and energy consumer organization ILAW during the forum “Powering the Future: A Collaborative Approach to Energy Sustainability in Davao Region” ventured and discussed about strategies to attain more reliable power sources to ensure long-term energy security nationwide.

TITLE: Siargao, Mindanao the ‘surf capital of the Philippines,’ is riding a wave of change

AUTHOR: Kate Springer

DATE PUBLISHED: December 19 2024

KEY INFORMATION:

Siargao, the surf capital of the Philippines- just north of Davao in the island of Mindanao is weaponizing tourism to fulfill their environmental and climate action goals. Siargao, known as the surfing capital of the Philippines, has an increasing number of tourists enter every year. As a result, to fix this problem while conforming to the targets of SDG 13 (Climate Action), the island has underscored their plans for sustainable tourism. In addition, Siargao is addressing the environmental challenges posed by mass tourism, such as waste management and ecosystem degradation.

The local Siargao community has devoted themselves to not only promote their island, but also preserve the sanctity of it's beauty through effective and sustainable planning methods.

TITLE: One Mindanao: Promoting Renewable Energy Access in Mindanao

AUTHOR: GMA Regional TV Mindanao

DATE PUBLISHED:  September 22 2024

KEY INFORMATION: Davao City, and the rest of Mindanao are actively experiencing rotational power outages due to insufficient power supply. Organizations and the Government predicts that if the island foes not construct a power plant or any power source by then, there woulf not be enough energy to sustain daily life in Mindanao. Thus, it is ptoposed that Davao City, and other organizations opt for renewable energy to meet the rising demand in the country while actively commiting to climate action.

TITLE: Philippines: Solar Power Instead of Coal

AUTHOR: DW (Deutsche Weller) News

DATE PUBLISHED: November 20, 2018

KEY INFORMATION: As Cities like Davao City continue to rely on coal power plants, such as those located in Toril and Buhangin, some communities in the Philippines are fighting for more renewable sources of energy. In this instance, a priest is protesting against the construction of a power plant in their community, citing the Bible's emphasis on environmental protection.

TITLE How can Forest Mitigate Climate Change?

AUTHOR: DENR Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: October 28, 2019

KEY INFORMATION: The increase in temperature that can be felt throughout the city of Davao may be linked to climate change. Keeping the forest safe from illegal loggers is essential to combating the heat and preventing further destruction. However, most trees were already cut down, so DENR Davao is assisting by providing seedlings for the people to plant more trees and fight against the rising threat of climate change.

TITLE: WWF recognizes Davao City, Dipolog City and Quezon City among global sustainability frontrunners.

AUTHOR: adobo magazine

DATE PUBLISHED: September 21, 2022

KEY INFORMATION: Davao City has been announced as part of the Philippines' representative for the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)’s We Love Cities Campaign (WLC) in 2022. The goal of this organization on climate action in Davao City is the reduction of emissions by encouraging citizens to use their bikes, installing solar-powered streetlights, and promoting sustainable food production.

TITLE: MinDA@14: Resilient, Inclusive, Sustainable Economy (RISE) for the New Mindanao Story

AUTHOR: MinDagovphOfficial

DATE PUBLISHED: February 17, 2024

KEY INFORMATION: This video discusses initiatives by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) to promote sustainable economic practices in the region. It provides insights into efforts to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability.

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Title: "Philippines: Climate and Emissions Data"

Author: Climate Watch by World Resources Institute Date Published: November 19 2024

Key Information: Includes data visualizations on greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy usage, and the impacts of climate change in the Philippines, which already has statistics of Mindanao included verbatim. The site gives a brief rundown of providing statistical insights and infographics for presentations or discussions, especially in the discussion of climate action in Davao City and Mindanao.

TITLE: Davao City Feted Anew for Environmental Initiatives AUTHOR: City Government of Davao

DATE PUBLISHED: July 10, 2023

KEY INFORMATION: The City Government of Davao received three recognitions for its environmental efforts during the Information Education Campaign Summit on June 27, 2023. These include drafting the City Plan of Action for the Prevention, Reduction, and Management of Marine Litter, supporting Davao River and Talomo River Water Quality programs, and contributing to the Davao City Airshed Governing Board's anti-smoke belching initiatives. CENRO Head Engr. Marivic Reyes expressed gratitude for these awards, highlighting the city's commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship.

TITLE: Climate Change Strategies in the Davao River Basin

AUTHOR: Ruth U Gamboa, Ludivina M Porticos, Joseph E Acosta

DATE PUBLISHED: 2024

KEY INFORMATION: For the past 20 years, the frequency and magnitude of the flash floods and landslides in the Davao River Basin (DRB) have wrought destruction in lives, properties, public and private investments in development, and the physical and mental health of surviving families in affected barangays (villages). The past decade experienced an average of two floods/year. Twenty-one of the 36 vulnerable barangays in the Basin are prone to 100-year return flooding. Four (Brgys 8-A, Ma-a, Mandug, Tigatto) are most vulnerable to recurring floods and landslides due to extreme weather events associated with climate change. This chapter discusses climate change strategies to help address the climate emergency in the DRB. One recommendation is to include nature-based solutions (NbS) aside from hard engineering alone. NbS considers nonstructural measures such as the indigenous knowledge of the four tribes (Obu-Manuvu, Matigsalug, Ata, and Bagobo-Klata) in nature conservation. Another is to create a local version of the Climate Change Commission’s database-sharing system. The system has to be continuously populated, open-access, interactive, and staffed by a technical unit with plantilla items. Disaster risk and climate information need sound evidence gathered not only by the “experts” but in partnership with the local communities and civil society.

TITLE: CCC and Mayor Sara Duterte to Strengthen Climate Action and Peace-building in Davao Region

AUTHOR: Climate Change Commission

DATE PUBLISHED: March 12, 2020

KEY INFORMATION: As climate change continues to impact Davao City, the CCC, and Mayor Sara Duterte plan to enhance the local climate change action plan (LCCAP) and Peace 911. Moreover, their goals in climate action are reducing disaster risk, ensuring food and water security, environmental stability, climate-friendly industries, and sustainable energy. These will be implemented to build the resilience of Davao City against future risks of climate change.