Live: 2016 ‘Green SONA’

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Live: 2016 ‘Green SONA’
Watch and follow our day-long coverage of Green Convergence’s State of Nature Assessment here

MANILA, Philippines – The question on the reality of climate change has already been resolved: it is here, it is happening, and we need to do something about it.

The Philippines, despite emitting less than one percent of the world’s total carbon emissions, is one of the countries tagged as most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. This is why, as a country, our stakes on global efforts for climate change mitigation and adaptation are very high.

Now that President Duterte has formally appointed his cabinet officials, new questions emerge for our new set of leaders – particularly those from the energy, environment, and agriculture departments. How will we meet the target to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2030? What will be the government’s next steps on the issue of building more coal-fired power plants? How will farmers be empowered to push for climate-friendly practices without affecting food security? 

There is a need for these new leaders to engage in dialogue with the public. This is the objective of the State of the Nature Assessment (SONA), an annual event organized by the Green Convergence for Safe Food, Healthy Environment and Sustainable Economy. This year, it will be held at the Silliman University in Dumaguete City on Tuesday, August 9. 

In this “Green SONA,” leaders from civic environmental organizations will discuss the state of the Philippine environment and present recommendations to address related issues. Representatives from the government’s energy, environment, and agriculture departments will address related issues and provide concrete next steps.

Follow the live stream and live blog on this page, and check out the full program below. – Rappler.com

 


 Morning session:

TIME

ACTIVITY

8:00 am

Registration and morning snacks

9:00 am

Opening Ceremonies

 

Prayer

Rev. Brian Gore, SSC

Negros Nine Foundation

 

National Anthem

 

Welcome Address

Ben Malayang, Ph. D

President, Silliman University

 

Orientation to the SONA

Angelina P. Galang, Ph. D.

President, Green Convergence  

9:30 am

Philippine Carbon Sources and Sinks: Research Findings

Victoria Lopez

Executive Director, Sibol ng Agham at Teknolohiya

10:00 am

Negros Occidental:  An Environmental Province

Atty. Wilfred Ramon Peñalosa

PEMO Department Head, Negros Occidental

Representative of

Hon. Alfred Maranon, Jr.

Governor, Negros Occidental 

10:30 am

Status of the Implementation of the Solid Waste Management Law

Raphael Lopez

Campaigner for Healthy Energy, Healthcare Without Harm 

11:00 am

State of Philippine Forests vis a vis Climate

Maria Belinda E. dela Paz

Chief Operating Officer, Haribon Foundation

11:30 am

Response from DENR Regional Director Al Orolfo

12:00 nn

Open Forum and Discussion

12:30 pm

LUNCH

1:30

Status of Philippine Agriculture: Carbon Source or Sink?

Elenita Dano

Asia Director, Action Group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration

2:00 pm

Response from Hon. Manny Piñol,  Department of Agriculture Secretary

2:30 pm

Open Forum and snacks

3:00 pm

Energy Sources, Utilization and Scenarios

Reuben Muni

Climate and Energy Campaigner, Greenpeace

3:30 pm

Voice of the Industry on Renewable Energy

Jay Joel Soriano

Energy Development Corporation

4:00 pm

Response from the Secretary of Energy Hon. Alfonso Cusi, through a representative

4:30 pm

Open Forum, Discussion and Snacks

5:00 pm

SONA Resolution and Synthesis

Marie Marciano

Vice President, Green Convergence

5:30 pm

Closing Remarks

 

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