Cover The discovery trail of Masungi Georeserve allows guests to go through the conservation area, and come up close with the karst terrain. The trek lasts for 3-4 hours in total, but may be shortened or lengthened depending on the guest's preference and capacity.
The discovery trail of Masungi Georeserve allows guests to go through the conservation area, and come up close with the karst terrain. The trek lasts for 3-4 hours in total, but may be shortened or lengthened depending on the guest's preference and capacity.
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For its unwavering efforts in fighting deforestation and climate change through the restoration of the Upper Marikina Watershed in Rizal, the Masungi Georeserve bagged the UN Sustainable Development Goals Action Award under the Inspire Category
Out of 3,000 entries from more than 150 countries, the Masungi Georeserve Foundation topped the competition for its efforts in fighting deforestation and climate change through the restoration and protection of the Masungi landscape and parts of the Upper Marikina Watershed. The foundation's trustees and co-founders Ann and Billie Dumaliang bagged the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Action Award in ceremonies held in Bonn, Germany.
In her acceptance speech, Masungi trustee Billie expressed gratitude towards the UN SDG Action Campaign. “You don’t know how much this means to us, at such a critical time when our work continues to be undermined and under-supported in our home country."
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She also dedicated the award to the allies, partners, and the entire community who have helped the project. “To the people who have said that we are dreaming too big, that this is the way things have always been, and that we are pushing too far. This is for you. This is a reminder that we will not stop. That we will win in the end with our energy and creativity.”
Above Beautiful landscape at Masungi Georeserve, Rizal, Philippines
Beautiful landscape at Masungi Georeserve, Rizal, Philippines
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According to Global Witness, the Philippines is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for environmental defenders. Highlighting this during the awards, Dumaliang remarked that they are not only representing Masungi but all Filipinos who suffer the most from the climate crisis and all environment defenders, who are “risking their lives for our shared future.”
According to Global Witness, the Philippines is among the most dangerous counties in the world for environmental defenders. Highlighting this during the awards Billie asserts that her team is not only representing Masungi but all the Filipinos who suffer the most from the climate crisis and all environment defenders.
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Regarded as one of the most innovative nature-based projects in the world, Masungi has won numerous international awards and recognition—the victory at the UN SDG Action Awards being the 10th. It is a landmark Filipino forest restoration project that has been lauded for its effective and sustainable models in conservation, engineering, community engagement, and conservation financing.
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