DENR, EU and GIZ launch Green Economy Program for the Philippines

On 11 March, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the European Union (EU), in cooperation with GIZ as implementer, launched the Green Economy Programme in the Philippines (GEPP), with the goal of assisting the nation in its transition to a green economy. According to Ms. Nicole Kranz, Head of GIZ's Climate Cluster, “GIZ has taken the lead in underlining the importance of speeding up circular economy implementation in the country in terms of waste reduction, energy efficiency, and renewable energy deployment.”

GIZ, as an organization that promotes green economies, has been an advocate for encouraging green and sustainable approaches for development. GIZ has worked on a variety of projects focusing on resource conservation and environmental protection, creation of more green jobs, and improving citizens' overall health. GIZ intends to pursue and develop additional prospects for the Philippines through the GEPP.

Read more: Philippine Daily Inquirer: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/227690/fwd-denr-eu-on-launching-program-on-waste-management