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Which agency coordinates with national government agencies, local government units, and coastal communities to address coastal erosion?
Which agency coordinates with national government agencies, local government units, and coastal communities to address coastal erosion?
What is the main function of the Solid Waste Management Bureau?
What is the main function of the Solid Waste Management Bureau?
What does the Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Division do?
What does the Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Division do?
What is the primary responsibility of the National Solid Waste Management Commission?
What is the primary responsibility of the National Solid Waste Management Commission?
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What is the goal of the Solid Waste Management Bureau's public awareness and participation initiatives?
What is the goal of the Solid Waste Management Bureau's public awareness and participation initiatives?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Division?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Division?
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What is the main focus of the National Solid Waste Management Commission's policies and plans?
What is the main focus of the National Solid Waste Management Commission's policies and plans?
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What does the Solid Waste Management Bureau monitor?
What does the Solid Waste Management Bureau monitor?
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What is the role of the Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Division in terms of capacity building?
What is the role of the Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Division in terms of capacity building?
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What is the primary responsibility of the agency that coordinates with national government agencies, local government units, and coastal communities?
What is the primary responsibility of the agency that coordinates with national government agencies, local government units, and coastal communities?
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Study Notes
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
- Established on January 1, 1916, as the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR)
- Reorganized into the Department of Agriculture and Commerce (DAC) in 1932
- Renamed back to the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources in 1947
- The Natural Resources arm was spun off as the Ministry of Natural Resources on May 17, 1974
- Reorganized into the Department of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources in 1987
- Finally became the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on June 10, 1987
History and Mandate
- Worked on the National Greening Program (NGP) from 2011 to 2016
- Currently led by Secretary MARIA ANTONIA YULO LOYZAGA
- For more information on the history of DENR, see the attached link: https://denr.gov.ph/about-us/history/
- For the Citizen Charter, see the attached link: https://denr.gov.ph/good-governance/citizens-charter/
Bureaus
Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB)
- Responsible for conservation and sustainable management of the country's biodiversity
- Website: https://bmb.gov.ph/mission-and-vision/
Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB)
- Conducts research and development on ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable natural resource management
- Website: https://erdb.denr.gov.ph/about-us/profile/
Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
- Mission is to restore, protect, and enhance environmental quality towards good public health, environmental integrity, and economic viability
- Website: https://emb.gov.ph/mission-vision/
Agencies
National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA)
- Provides mapmaking services and acts as the central mapping agency, depository, and distribution facility of natural resources data
- Website: https://www.namria.gov.ph/citizens-charter.aspx#mission
Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)
- Responsible for the preservation, development, and sustainability of Laguna de Bay (Laguna Lake) and its 21 major tributary rivers
- Website: https://llda.gov.ph/agency-profile/
Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD)
- Website: https://pcsd.gov.ph/about-pcsd/
Philippine Mining Development Corporation (PMDC)
Natural Resources Development Corporation (NRDC)
- Grants powers to develop and utilize natural resources while conserving them, with a focus on activities such as reforestation, industrial forestry, and production of natural resources-based products
- Website: https://icrs.gc.gov.ph/profiles/nrdc/
National Water Resources Board (NWRB)
- Responsible for ensuring the exploitation, utilization, development, conservation, and protection of the country's water resource
- Website: https://abaca.dict.gov.ph/~s3govnwrbbph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Citizens_Charter_NWRB.pdf
Coastal Management Program
- Coordinates with national government agencies, local government units, and coastal communities to address coastal erosion, pollution, habitat degradation, and overexploitation of marine resources
Solid Waste Management Bureau (SWMB)
- Coordinates and implements programs and projects related to solid waste management in the Philippines
- Develops policies and guidelines for waste reduction, segregation, recycling, composting, and disposal
Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Division (ECED)
- Coordinates and strengthens enforcement efforts to address environmental violations and non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations
- Conducts investigations, inspections, and enforcement actions against polluters, illegal loggers, and other environmental offenders
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Quiz about the history and organization of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Philippines. Learn about its establishment, reorganizations, and evolution.
