4. DECISION‐MAKING TOOL
• Iden3fy or Recognize a Sustainability issue or
Concern
• Iden3fy or Consult Stakeholders Affected by
this Issue
• Research on the + and – impacts to
environment, economy and health and well‐
being of the people

5. DECISION‐MAKING TOOL
• Propose Crea3ve Op3ons or Solu3ons
• Assess each Op3on or Solu3on in terms of + or
– impact
• Propose one Solu3on by Consensus

6. DECISION‐MAKING TOOL
• Develop an Ac3on Plan and Contact Stakeholders
for Input
• Implement Ac3on Plan
• Monitor and Evaluate Ac3on Plan
• Communicate Results to the Community
• Consult and Reassess

7. SUMMARY
RESEARCH
PLANNING
CREATIVITY
CONSENSUS BUILDING
IMPLEMENTATION
EVALUATION
PROBLEM SOLVING

8. AGENDA 21

9. WHAT IS AGENDA 21?

10. • It recognizes that sustainable development is
primarily the responsibility of governments, and
this will require na3onal strategies, plans and
policies
• The efforts of na3ons need to be linked by
interna5onal coopera5on through such
organiza3ons as the United Na3ons
• The broadest public par5cipa5on, and the ac3ve
involvement of the non‐governmental
organiza3ons and other groups should also be
encouraged

11. HITCHES OF AGENDA 21
• The objec3ves of agenda 21 require substan5al
assistance for developing countries
• They need this addi5onal support to cover the
incremental costs of ac3ons to deal with global
environmental problems, and to accelerate
sustainable development
• Money is also needed to allow interna3onal
bodies to implement the recommenda3ons of
Agenda 21

13. PHILIPPINE AGENDA 21
• the na3on's blueprint for sustainable development
• describes a path for individuals, families, households and
communi3es
• an ac3on plan for each ecosystem (coastal/marine, freshwater,
upland, lowland, and urban) and across ecosystems in considera3on
of the interac3on of the various lifescapes and landscapes found
therein.
• grounded on respect and ac5ve advocacy for the empowerment of
the various social groupings of society to manage the economy,
cri3cal resources, society and culture, poli3cs and governance and
in the arena of foreign rela3ons

14. PHILIPPINE AGENDA 21
• advocates a fundamental shi_ in development
thinking and approach
• departs from tradi3onal conceptual
frameworks that emphasize sector‐based and
macro concerns

15. PHILIPPINE AGENDA 21
• Promotes harmony and achieves sustainability by emphasizing:
• A scale of interven/on that is primarily area‐based
– The na3onal and global policy environment builds upon and supports area‐
based ini3a3ves
• Integrated island development approaches where applicable
– This recognizes the archipelagic character of the Philippines which includes
many small island provinces
–
• People and integrity of nature at the center of development ini/a/ves
– This implies the strengthening of roles, rela3onships, and interac3ons
between and among stakeholders in government, civil society, labor and
business
– Basic sectors have an important role to play in achieving equity and managing
the ecosystems that sustain life.

16. • PA 21 envisions a beaer quality of life for all
Filipinos
• through the development of a just, moral and
crea3ve, spiritual, economically vibrant, caring,
diverse yet cohesive society
• characterized by appropriate produc3vity,
par3cipatory and democra3c processes, and
living in harmony
• within the limits of the carrying capacity of
nature and the integrity of crea3on

17. • PA 21 was adopted on 26 September 1996,
with the issuance of Memorandum Order No.
399 by then President Fidel V. Ramos
• Philippine Council for Sustainable
Development (PCSD)
• The ac3on agenda is based on the impera3ves
of the current na3onal situa3on and emerging
landscape for sustainable development

18. • PA 21 is a dynamic document
• will con3nue to evolve
– as new challenges and opportuni3es emerge
– as the level of consensus con3nue to deepen in
the Philippine society
– as the Filipinos aaempt to solidify the framework
– as the government con3nue to refine the
processes
– as the Filipinos strive to widen and enrich their
understanding of each other to pave the way for
new modes of collabora3on

19. INITIATIVES OF THE PCSD
“The Philippine Council for
Sustainable Development”

20. REGULAR ACTIVITIES

21. ISSUES AND CONCERNS ADDRESSED
• Biodiversity Policy
• sustainable agriculture
• biotechnology and property rights
• community‐based management among
others

22. PCSD PROVIDED THE Lead Roles to NGOs/Pos in
the Implementa3on of NGO/PO‐ini3ated
Projects in the Philippines
 NGOs and Pos contracted for the
implementa3on of programs and projects on
environment and sustainable development
 Consor3um of local organiza3ons formed to
implement government programs on
integrated protected areas

23. Ra3fica3on of the Basel
Conven3on
• The country supported the ra3fica3on of the
Basel Conven3on
• About hazardous wastes and transboundary
movement
• Nuclear and chemical wastes

24. THEIR OTHER JOBS…

25. Hos3ng of the Interna3onal Experts
Group Mee3ng on Opera3onalizing
the Economics of Sustainable
Development last July 1994
This gathering provided outputs which
became the focus of the work of the UN
Commission on Sustainable
Development

26. Integra3ng sustainable development
concerns in local development plans
 Issuance of a memo circular by the DILG
designa3ng a focal person in the local
government unit
 Shall be responsible for ensuring that
sustainable development concepts are
considered in local planning
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27. Issuance of Execu3ve
Order no. 247
• Prescribing guidelines and Establishing a
Regulatory Framework for the Prospec3ng of
Biological and Gene3c resources
– Products and Deriva3ves
– For Scien3fic and Commercial Purposes and Other
Purposes
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28. BUDGET
• Budgetary alloca3ons for environmental
management from DENR budget
• But, budget generally decreasing
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29. MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND
EFFORTS

31. Environmental Impact
Assessment and Management
• EIA requirement – main means of government for
ensuring that environmental dimensions are
incorporated into the planning of development
projects and programs
• Some perceive it as a hindrance to development,
yet u3lized and accepted nowadays
• Mul3‐par3te monitoring
• Environmental Compliance Cer3ficates
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32. POLLUTION CONTROL
• Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Wastes
Management
• Pollu3on Control Law (PD 984)
• Industrial Environmental Management Project
• Solid Waste Management

33. NATURAL RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT

34. Forest Protec3on and
Management
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35. Biodiversity Conserva3on
Marilen Manalo Parungao 35

36. Biodiversity Conserva3on
• Pawikan Conserva3on Project
• Calauit Game Reserve Project
• Tamaraw Conserva3on Project
• Philippine Eagle Conserva3on Project
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37. Biodiversity Conserva3on
• Philippine Flying Lemur Program
• Philippine Tarsier Conserva3on Program
• Bird Banding
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38. Environmental Educa3on
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40. A NEWBIE…THE MILLENIUM
DEVELOPMENT GOALS OR MGD

41. MTPDP2004-2010

43. A. Thrust No.1 ‐ Sustainable and more producAve
uAlizaAon of natural resources to promote investments
and entrepreneurship
1. Across Ecosystem
a. Maximize physical planning as a development tool for greater
and sustained job crea3on
b. Create a climate conducive for investments and produc3on
2. Forest Ecosystem
a. Open up more forestlands that are denuded or no longer
suitable for protec3on forest for development
b. Promote investments in permanent produc3on forest areas

44. 3. Biodiversity
Ini3ate the development and sustainable
u3liza3on of biodiversity resources (e.g., promote the
establishment of 15 wildlife farms and zoos)
4. Coastal and Marine Ecosystem
Clearly delineate areas for protec3on, explora3on
and u3liza3on through the survey and mapping of mari3me
zones star3ng in 2005 with par3cular emphasis on expedi3ng
the delinea3on of municipal waters in coastal areas with
offshore islands.

45. B. Thrust No. 2 ‐ Promote responsible mining that
adheres to the principles of sustainable development:
economic growth, environmental protecAon and social
equity to reduce poverty and benefit local and
indigenous communiAes
1. Launch a major program to revive
the mining industry

46. 2. Pursue and assist in the development of 18‐23 large
scale mining projects that will bring an es3mated U.S $4.0‐6.0
billion in investments, U.S $5.0‐7.0 billion in foreign exchange, PhP
5.0‐ 7.0 billion in excise taxes alone, and about 210,000 in direct
and indirect employment
3. Resolve the issues involving mining accidents in
abandoned and idle mine areas.
4. Develop incen5ve schemes to aJract interna5onal
and local investors in Mt. Diwalwal

47. C. Thrust No. 3 ‐ Focus and strengthen the protecAon of
vulnerable and ecologically fragile areas, especially
watersheds and areas where biodiversity is highly
threatened
1. orest Ecosystem
F
Rehabilitate and strengthen protec3on of cri3cal watersheds
2. Coastal and Marine Ecosystem
Expand coverage and strengthen protec3on of coastal and
marine ecosystem
3. Biodiversity Resources
a. Delineate 6.336 million hectares na3onwide for protec3on
b. Develop Protected Areas into viable management areas

48. D. Thrust No. 4 ‐ Create healthier environment for the
populaAon
1. Air
Improve air quality in major urban centers and reduce air
pollu3on (total suspended par3culates or TSP) in Metro Manila by
90 percent to bring air quality within acceptable
standard.
2. Water Resources
a. General Strategy: Adopt the Integrated Water Resources
Management Approach
b. Specific Strategies
• Potable water for the en3re country by 2010
• Ensure clean water resources for the en3re country through
full implementa3on of the Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act and the Clean Water Act

49. 3. Waste
a. Improve management of solid waste especially
in Metro Manila by fully implemen3ng the
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003)
b. Clean and rehabilitate esteros, especially in eight
major esteros in Metro Manila and 32
priori3zed esteros in other urban centers that contributes
significantly to flooding, on a sustained basis
c. Establish management system and facili3es for
toxic and hazardous wastes
d. Total phase‐out of ozone deple3ng substances
(ODS) consump3on na3onwide

50. E. Thrust No. 5 ‐ MiAgate the occurrence of natural
disasters to prevent the loss of lives
and properAes
1. Nonstructural measures
a. Complete the geo‐hazard mapping of the remaining 13 regions;
b. Conduct soil stability measures (e.g., reforesta3on and plan3ng in
river banks) for
landslide‐vulnerable areas; and
c. Ensure integra3on of disaster preparedness and management
strategy in the development
planning process at all levels of governance.

51. 2. Structural Measures
a. Keep at the op3mum the conveyance
capaci3es of exis3ng river channel floodways,
drainage canals, esteros through riverbank protec3on,
dredging/desil3ng, observance of
river easements, reloca3on of informal sealers, proper
disposal of garbage, and efficient
maintenance in coordina3on with LGUs;
b. Provide adequate flood control and drainage
facili3es in all flood/sediment disaster prone
areas to mi3gate flooding as well as rehabilitate and improve
exis3ng facili3es. The
priority flood management projects are as follows:

52. FOR NEXT MEETING’S ACTIVITY
• FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION
• TOPIC: Sustainable Development Project for
Waste Management in CAS
• Discuss Using the Decision Making Tool via a
Formal ReporAng/FGD (with Facilitator)