2 August 2024 – The Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI) joined the 16th Annual Clean Air Forum held at De La Salle University (DLSU), Manila, on August 22, 2024.
The event was hosted by the Partnership for Clean Air (PCA) in collaboration with the Lasallian Institute for the Environment (LIFE), and supported by the Environmental Management Bureau – National Capital Region (EMB-NCR) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the NCR Airshed Governing Board (NCRASGB). Representing FSSI was Knowledge Management, Advocacy, and Communications (KMAC) Officer Nikki Natan joining other participants from government agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and academic institutions.The forum included discussions on sustainable active mobility, allied green solutions for air quality management, and the benefits of rooftop solar energy.
This year’s forum centered on the theme, “Air Quality Management: Nature-Based Solutions,” highlighting the potential of nature-driven initiatives to improve air quality in urban areas. Discussions focused on innovative approaches to air quality management, emphasizing the integration of land use and transport planning with nature-based solutions. Experts and speakers stressed the importance of sustainable development practices to address air pollution in the Philippines
The Partnership for Clean Air (PCA), which organized the event, is one of the 17 member networks of FSSI.
