National Decade on Biodiversity in the Philippines

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PROCLAMATION NO. 178: National Decade on Biodiversity in the Philippines

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Title Source: Supreme Court: National Decade on Biodiversity in the Philippines

Law: Proclamation No. 178

Decision Date: May 25, 2011

President Benigno S. Aquino III declares the years 2011 to 2020 as the National Decade on Biodiversity in the Philippines, aiming to raise awareness, promote conservation, and sustainably manage the nation's rich natural heritage through coordinated efforts of the government and various sectors of society.

Law Summary

The Philippines as a Mega-Diverse and Biodiversity Hotspot

The Philippines is one of the world’s seventeen mega-diverse countries with rich biodiversity.
It is recognized as a biodiversity hotspot facing continuous threats of degradation.

International and UN Recognition of Biodiversity Loss

The United Nations General Assembly acknowledges the global loss of biodiversity and its socio-economic, environmental, and cultural impacts.
The UN calls for concerted international efforts to reduce biodiversity damage.
Emphasis on the need for effective public education to raise awareness on biodiversity issues.

Philippine Commitment to Biodiversity Conservation

The Philippines is a founding Member State of the UN and a Party to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
The country supports the UN Decade on Biodiversity as an opportunity to enhance awareness and promote biodiversity conservation measures nationally and locally.
Commitment aligns with global biodiversity goals established during the 10th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties in Nagoya, Japan, 2010.

Declaration of National Decade on Biodiversity

The years 2011 to 2020 are officially declared as the National Decade on Biodiversity in the Philippines (Biodiversity Decade).
This declaration is pursuant to the powers vested in the President of the Philippines.

Involvement of Government Agencies and Stakeholders

All branches and agencies of the government, including commissions, national agencies, local government units (LGUs), state universities and colleges, and government-owned and controlled corporations, are enjoined to take part.
Cooperation with private sectors, community organizations, and non-government organizations is emphasized.
These entities are encouraged to initiate activities promoting the objectives of the Biodiversity Decade.

Official Promulgation

The proclamation was signed and made official on May 25, 2011, in the City of Manila by President Benigno S. Aquino III and Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr.

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