Learning about the importance of nature

Education and awareness-raising in the Philippines // Education and awareness-raising in the Philippines // Education and awareness-raising in the Philippines

From Awareness to Actions for Nature Conservation

From 2019
Palawan Island, Philippines

Ce programme a pour but de sensibiliser le grand public à l’importance de la Nature et aux menaces qui pèsent sur elle. Il vise ainsi à générer des actions et solutions concrètes face à ces enjeux et à améliorer la résilience des populations locales. Il a également permis la création d’un programme éducatif dont le but est de toucher un public écolier.

Key success stories

Planification of weekly educational activities linked to the environment for HTU kindergartens from 2019 to 2020.
Introduction to an environmental education training for science teachers at HTU and various curricula at Palawan State University in 2019.
Creation of the Binturong Month, and various and numerous other events, since 2023.
Establishment of a partnership with Palawan State University (PSU) since 2024.
Development of a weekly environmental education programme at Irawan Elementary School, since 2024.
Establishment of partnerships underway with various universities, including Holy Trinity University (HTU) and Western Philippines University (WPU).

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The challenge: increasing agony of the Nature

Our planet is currently facing a number of threats such as the pollution (air, water, soil), the deforestation or the change climate. Faced with this situation, it's vital that we take the initiative. Indeed, as Robert Swan OBE, "the greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it". Whether it's our consumption of energy or food, there are many examples to show that we have to take action. tous le pouvoir d’agir on a daily basisera more respectful of people and nature. Pecause there's only one, protto protect the Earthit's us proteger.

Photograph of litter - Aborlan forest, Palawan Island, Philippines. Credit: R. Perrucaud

Goals: raising awareness and taking actions

Tree planting - Palawan Island, Philippines. Credit M. Vergniol

This program has two aims main :

Raising awarness of all ages and backgrounds. Generating curiosity about the biodiversity that surrounds us also means realizing its importance. Indeed, we are dependent on Nature and its smooth running. By becoming aware of our impact, we can all take positive action to counter the threats facing our planet.
Generate concrete actions for the protection and conservation of the environment, with an introduction to zero-waste, the concept of consum'acteurs (choosing local, seasonal food, for example), planting trees of local species, and more eco-responsible consumption of water and electricity.

Our action: finding concrete solutions and taking local actions

In order to achieve these objectives, ABConservation plans to set up a number of initiatives with local partners, both existing and in development.

Class given at Irawan Primary School, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Credit: L. Chatagnat.

Educational programme in schools

The years latesterawe have created a environmental education programme à destination des écoles primaires. Ainsi, depuis novembre 2024, nous organisons des cours de manière hebdomadaire à l’école primaire d’Irawan. Le programme comprend 5 thèmes : Environnement, Contamination and waste; Environmental protection; Environmental quality; Climate and natural phenomena; Natural resources. Through this project, the objectives are to raise awareness of environmental issuesto provide an understanding of natural systemsto develop and diversify skills (waste reduction, energy efficiency, etc.), as well as to promote environmentally friendly modes sustainable living.

The aim is to extend this program to a larger number of schools. We would like to éto enable them to pursue their teaching activities in the best possible way. autonomously the actions of environmental awareness.

Binturong Month

In the same veins the World Binturong DayEvery year, on the second Saturday in May, we celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination by organizing a series of events in schools, universities and local communities throughout the month. To mark the occasion, a range of educational and awareness-raising activities are developed to highlightera le binturong, d’informer sur les menaces qui pèsent sur lui et, plus largement, de promouvoir une awareness of environmental issues. Particular attention is paid to solutions and concrete actions que chacun peut entreprendre à son niveau, pour contribuer à la preservation biodiversity and the environment.

Outside this month, we also organise occasional awareness-raising activities in schools, universities, local communities and at environmental events.

Binturong Month 2024 in the community of Langogan. Credit D. Pagal.

Escape game at Palawan State University, Binturong Month 2024. Credit J. R. Fontanilla.

Players in the field: a crack team and essential local partners

Currently in the Philippines, two people are in charge of the educational program:

Lou Chatagnat, Responsable éducation, sensabilisation et communication ;
Darlyn Sylvestre, Project Assistant, Education Program Manager.

They are also supported by multi-national volunteers who take part in numerous educational events throughout the year.

Ces différents projets n’auraient pas vu le jour sans l’aide de : Ma’am Laida Mascarenas (DepEd), Atty Carlo Gomez et Myla Adriano (City ENRO), Lota Alcantara-Creencia (WPU), Dr. Ronald Edilberto A. Ona et Angelo Garcia (PSU), Jocilyn Alonzaga (Kiwanis Young Professional) ainsi que Mme Villaos et Mme Rodriguez (PCSD).