A Public Forum on Biodiversity, Sustainability, and Urban Governance
The Department of Biology, College of Science hosted a public forum entitled Baguio City’s Biodiversity Greenprint: A Policy Review on Urban Ecologies for Sustainable Conservation and Innovative Governance, last October 11, 2024.
This event is part of an ongoing collaborative research project led by Asst. Prof. Arvin Jet B. Marcaida, Ph.D., and funded by the Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP-CIDS), University of the Philippines. The project aims to create a sustainable ecological governance blueprint through policy reviews and active community engagement.
The forum featured two insightful speakers, Dr. Zenaida G. Baoanan, Ph.D., UP Scientist and professor at UP Baguio, shared her expertise on biodiversity conservation, urban planning, and how sustainable governance can shape the city’s future. She highlighted the importance of protecting Baguio’s natural spaces while adapting to urban growth. Atty. Rhenan G. Diwas, head of the Baguio City Environment and Parks Management Office, followed with a presentation with the city’s long term vision- Baguio 2043: A Livable, Inclusive, and Creative City. He outlined the city’s strategies being put in place to achieve this goal while prioritizing green and inclusive development.
This open exchange of ideas was vital in helping shape Baguio’s future ecological policies, ensuring that the city’s growth is both sustainable and inclusive for everyone.
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