The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has won the Special Award for its policy on lead in paint in the Future Policy Award 2021—dubbed as the “Oscar on Best Policies.”
DENR-EMB IN PARTNERSHIP WITH JUNK NOT! REVIVES THE ART OF UPCYCLING IN COMMUNITIES
In celebration of the Philippine Environment Month, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) revives the art of upcycling through a community livelihood training in Barangay San Agustin, Novaliches, Quezon City last June 8, June 15, and June 16, 2021.
DENR’S LEAD IN PAINT POLICY SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS FUTURE POLICY AWARD 2021
A policy solution being implemented by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to effectively minimize the adverse effects of chemical exposure on human health and the environment has been named as one of the top candidates for the Future Policy Award 2021.
TOP CANDIDATES FOR THE FUTURE POLICY AWARDS 2021 ON PROTECTION FROM HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS ANNOUNCED
Policies from Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, Ethiopia, India, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sweden, and the USA are shortlisted for the Oscar on Best Policies.
EMB ADOPTS PROCEDURAL MANUAL ON DATA HANDLING PROTOCOLS FOR CRITERIA AIR POLLUTANTS
The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) adopts the Procedural Manual on Data Handling Protocols for Criteria Air Pollutants, as mandated by EMB Memorandum Circular No 2021-07, issued on May 03, 2021.
EMB ADOPTS MANUAL FOR SITING AND DESIGN OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS
The Environmental Management Bureau will be adopting a Manual for Siting and Design of Air Quality Monitoring Stations in the Philippines, as mandated by EMB Memorandum Circular No 2021-06, issued on May 03, 2021.
DENR-EMB HOSTS MIND YOUR BUSINESS, AN ENVIPRENEURSHIP WEBINAR
In celebration of Earth Day 2021, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources thru the Environmental Management Bureau recently hosted an “Envipreneurship Webinar” entitled, Mind Your Business. Launched on Zoom and Facebook Live, the 3-hour webinar highlighted the importance of environmental sustainability in business, especially in MSMEs.
EMB NCR CONDUCTS MEETING AND ONSITE INSPECTION OF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT WITH PARTICIPATING OFFICES
MANILA, Philippines – EMB Director and concurrent EMB NCR Regional Director, Engr. William P. Cuñado and EMB NCR personnel led the onsite STP inspection and meeting for the Manila Bay Rehabilitation Proposed Plans and Activities at the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Manila Yacht Club, Roxas Boulevard on Friday, April 23.