Every October, the Philippines observes the “Special Month for the Conservation and Protection of the Tamaraw in Mindoro”, as provided under Presidential Proclamation No. 273. This annual celebration honors the Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis)—a critically endangered species found only on the island of Mindoro, and a powerful symbol of the country’s unique natural and cultural heritage. continue reading : Celebrating Tamaraw Month 2025: “Sama-Samang Pagyamanin: Tamaraw,Buhay-ilang at K...| Biodiversity Management Bureau
The DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), together with its long-time NGO and CSO partners, launched the updated Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) 2024-2040, along with the formal turnover of the updated Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Map, during the 32nd Philippine Biodiversity Symposium in Iloilo City on August 13, 2025. Developed through a multistakeholder continue reading : Shared Solutions for a Shared Future: PBSAP 2024-2040 Launch| Biodiversity Management Bureau
In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDBD), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), has led a film showing event at the SM Mall of Asia, Cinema 8 in Pasay City, on May 22, 2025. The event, held in partnership with the Society for the continue reading : Close-up on Nature and Sustainable Development Premieres for the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025| Biodiversity Management Bureau
The Philippines, renowned as one of the world’s 18 megadiverse nations, harbors an astounding variety of ecosystems that are vital to its unique and threatened species. Home to five percent of the world’s plant species and a rich variety of endemic plants and terrestrial wildlife, the nation has established legal protection for these invaluable resources continue reading : Through the Lens: Exploring the Philippines’ Protected Areas| Biodiversity Management Bureau
Legazpi City, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) Project, in partnership with Sorsogon State University (SorSU) and the Philippine Pili Industry League, Inc. (PhilPILI), convened at the Inter-Agency Forum on the EU Regulations on Pili Nut Export on April 10–11, 2025. The forum continue reading : Government Agencies, Academe, Private Sector and Local Communities Reaffirms Commitmen...| Biodiversity Management Bureau
The Philippine eagle is more than just the country’s national bird; it is a powerful symbol of biodiversity, resilience, and hope. Endemic to the Philippines and critically endangered, the Philippine eagle’s survival rests not only in the hands of conservationists but in the hearts and actions of every Filipino. The call to “soar together” encapsulates continue reading : Soaring Together: Empowering Communities, Educating Minds, and Protecting the Philippine Eagle| Biodiversity Management Bureau
With a close focus on the theme “Harmony with nature and sustainable development,” the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), will lead the national celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDBD) at the SM Mall of Asia Cinema in Pasay City on May 22, 2025. The continue reading : Framing through Nature’s Lens: Capturing Sustainability for International Day for Biological Diversity 2025| Biodiversity Management Bureau
The Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), in support of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), successfully hosted a two-day Learning Event on Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Change held at Seda Vertis North, Quezon City on March 19, 2025. The Learning Event gathered experts and conservation advocates to discuss and strengthen efforts on PBSAP implementation particularly nature-based solutions (NbS) continue reading : Building Resilience: A Learning Event on Biodiversity Conservation and ...| Biodiversity Management Bureau
Quezon City, Philippines – The Philippines took a significant leap toward strengthening Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) with the ceremonial signing of agreements between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), as well as a tripartite agreement among BusinessPeople, Inc., the Maporac Ayta Organization-CADT (MAO-CADT), and NCIP continue reading : DENR Strengthens Access and Benefit-Sharing with Landmark Agreements a...| Biodiversity Management Bureau
In the Philippines, National Women’s Month is celebrated every March to honor the remarkable contributions of Filipino women to society, history, and the development of the nation. The observance aims to raise awareness about gender equality and to highlight the importance of empowering women in various sectors of society. The theme of National Women’s Month continue reading : BMB celebrates National Women’s Month 2025| Biodiversity Management Bureau
Shared Solutions for a Shared Future: PBSAP 2024-2040 Launch| Biodiversity Management Bureau
A portrait of Teresa Dela Cruz in her community's ancestral domain in Sitio Maporac in Cabangan, Zambales. In one of Cabangan, Zambales' ancestral domains, a story of adaptability, cultural preservation, and women’s leadership unfolds, centering on the Ayta indigenous peoples and their steadfast female leaders. These women serve as environmental…| Biodiversity Management Bureau