Youth In Environment

Youth in Environment I. Environmental Sensitization Begins with the Youth a. Start Early

a. Start Early

a. Start Early

a. Start Early

Pollution

a. Start Early

a. Start Early

b. Learn by Experience

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c. Explore your Horizon

II. Overview of Philippine Environmental Situation a. Green Environment

a. Green Environment

a. Green Environment

a. Green Environment

b. Brown Environment

c. Blue Environment Coastline – 36,289 kilometers fragmented in 7,107 islands 4,951 species of marine plants and animals.

d. Flora and Fauna Biodiversity Flora - 13,500 species (5% of the world’s flora) 8,000+ - Flowering plants 4,500+ - Non-flowering plants (30-40% are endemic to the Philippines)

d. Flora and Fauna Biodiversity Vertebrates - 1,090 species (491 or 45% endemic) Mammals – 179 species (110 endemic) Birds – 558 species (171 endemic) Reptiles – 252 species (159 endemic) • 51 out of 95 species of amphibians are endemic

d. Flora and Fauna Biodiversity Invertebrates Mollusks – 2,782 species (high to very high endemism) Insects – surpassed the 20,000 in 1990 Spiders – 341 species (257 are new to science)

III. Call to Action a. Engage at your Preferred level

Waste Segregation

b. Start Simple

c. Environmentalism Begins at Home

The heart of a true environmentalist is evidenced in the lifestyle. Live simple, tread lightly, be aware, and practice what you teach.

IV. Youth Programs in the DENR The Youth Desk  Green Brigade  Sikap Kabataang Pinoy  ISKOLAR  Summer Camps  Conferences and Symposia  Youth Networking