By ELLALYN DE VERA
Manila Bulletin
The Philippines gained international recognition from some 200 environment leaders and experts from Asia and Europe for serving as one of the pioneers of a low carbon reforestation program during the 2nd Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Development Conference held in Indonesia last week.
Climate Change Commission (CCC) representatives to the meeting noted the distinction conveyed by speakers from Cambodia and Europe acknowledging the
reforestation programs of the Philippines as part of the mitigation efforts to combat climate change.
Based on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) data, a total of 244,022 hectares were reforested since 2001, or more than three times the size of Singapore.
In 2009, P1.5 billion was allocated for
reforestation, the biggest single year allocation from regular budget for forestry. As a result, a total of 50,024 hectares were planted, which generates an estimated 50,024 jobs. - manila bulletin
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