IRIGA: World Wetlands Day Celebrated in Bicol Region

IRIGA: World Wetlands Day Celebrated in Bicol Region

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol headed by Regional Executive Director (RED) Francisco E. Milla, Jr. alongside the different DENR V field offices spearheaded a series of environmental events in celebration of the World Wetlands Day on February 2, 2026. With the theme, “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” the celebration aimed to raise awareness the critical role of wetlands in maint…

EcoImpact Alliance calls for traditional knowledge to protect wetlands - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

EcoImpact Alliance Initiative has urged blending traditional knowledge with modern methods to protect wetlands, marking World Wetlands Day 2026 in Kogi State. The event, with the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage”, gathered stakeholders to examine wetlands’ roles in climate resilience, biodiversity and livelihoods. The Lead Expert, Mr. Owoleke Oluwafemi, delivered a keynote on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, i…