Endo attends 2nd Phl-Japan Environment Week

Ambassador Endo underscored the vital role of Japan-Philippines cooperation in addressing environmental challenges through advanced environmental technologies

The event will also facilitate understanding on environmental and related challenges and identify potential opportunities for cooperation between the Philippines and Japan in the growing green business.PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF ILO

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14 Jan 2025, 16:20

The Ministry of the Environment of Japan and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) jointly held yesterday the “2nd Philippines-Japan Environment Week” in the city of Makati.

Ambassador Endo Kazuya welcomed the participants of the event, along with DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga and Japan’s State Minister of the Environment Kobayashi Fumiaki.

A wide range of stakeholders, including representatives from the governments of Japan and the Philippines, local government units, and the private sector, came together for the event. To promote a sustainable and resilient society, the program featured a series of presentations and booth exhibits addressing key topics such as climate change mitigation, waste management, and the circular economy.

In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Endo underscored the vital role of Japan-Philippines cooperation in addressing environmental challenges through advanced environmental technologies. He also expressed his hope that this event would serve as a significant step toward achieving these shared goals.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)