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LCDC to Hold Environmental Forum on May 9
May 02, 2025 | By ALLYSA AREGLO
The Lasallian Community Development Center (LCDC), in partnership with the Lasallian Institute for the Environment, will host Makakalikasang Talakayan, an environmental forum, on May 9, 2025 (Friday), from 8:30 AM to 12:00 NN at Ugnayang La Salle.
With the theme “Pag-asa at Aksyon: Sama-samang Hakbang para sa Kalikasan”, the forum aligns with key May environmental observances: Laudato Si’ Week (May 24–31), the Month of the Ocean, and the International Day for Biological Diversity (May 22).
The program will feature two plenary sessions:
- Climate Change 101: Response of the Business Sector
- Nature-based Solutions for Climate Action
Agnes De Jesus, Chief Sustainability Officer, First Philippine Holdings and Energy Development Corporation
Dr. Romeo Montemayor, Executive Director, Foundation of the Philippine Environment
Breakout sessions include:
- Lasallian Response to Climate Change: The La Salle Botanical Gardens
- Understanding Carrying Capacity for Sustainable Projects
- The Role of Sustainable Tourism in the Philippines’ Climate Agenda
Jesiree Ann Bibar, National Coordinator, La Salle Botanical Gardens
Christian Cuevas, National Coordinator, Lasallian Institute for the Environment
Dr. Eylla Laire Gutierrez, Associate Director, Dr. Andrew Tan Center for Tourism, Asian Institute of Management
This initiative underscores LCDC’s commitment to fostering a culture of sustainability and environmental awareness within the university.