DENR pushes for regional cooperation on mangrove protection

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September 6, 2018

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) called for further convergence of Asean member countries in promoting mangrove development and conservation. "With the conservation and management strategies that our respective countries are implementing, I encourage convergence of our research and development efforts for a sustainable region-wide mangrove conservation, " said Roy Cimatu, DENR secretary , at a regional mangrove congress hosted by the country. Cimatu said convergence in mangrove research and development is key in protecting the region against the devastating effects of climate change and global warming.

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DENR pushes for regional cooperation on mangrove protection. (2018, September 6). Malaya Business Insight, p. A2.