Coral Triangle nations meet to address common threats

Villanueva, Rhodina

Date

November 30, 2017

Author

Villanueva, Rhodina

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PS20171130_B6

Excerpt

Six nations comprising the Coral Triangle meet this week to address unsustainable fishing, pollution, and loss of critical habitats from coastal land development to protect this biodiversity-rich region. Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy Cimatu, chairman of the council of ministers, said, “Every gathering of countries that prioritizes the protection of marine and coastal resources is a welcome opportunity to do our share to improve the lives of people who depend on these resources.” Aside from the Philippines, other Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF) members are Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. These nations are collectively called CT6.

Citation

Villanueva, R. (2017, November 30). Coral Triangle nations meet to address common threats. The Philippine Star, p. B6.