Sustainable Development in the Philippines

Jason DC. Gavina12th Annual Youth Leadership for Sustainable Development

Martha’s Vineyard, MA, USA

Typhoon Yolanda

Vulnerability

• 13th most climate-vulnerable country in the world (2016 Climate Change Vulnerability Index)

• Flash floods and frequent storms• Agricultural country

Key Developments1. Government: Laws and policies supporting measures

addressing climate change2. Businesses: Companies getting interested in the triple

bottom-line 3. Academe/ Business: Sustainability reporting4. Individuals: Consumers preferring eco-ethical, eco-

friendly products and services

Energy

Currently: 87% Fossil fuels, 13% RenewableGoal: 70% Renewable by 2030

Biggest solar-powered mall

Real Estate

Ayala LandValuing Our Natural Capital•Our sustainability policy is to protect and conserve the environment while we grow our business. This drives us to innovate and find new business models, processes, products, and services that minimize our environmental impacts.•Addressing environmental challenges while pursuing economic growth and improving quality of life is possible through collaboration, shared vision and goals, and social inclusion. Viewed from a long-term and larger perspective, we are not only managers of our businesses but also stewards of our planet.

Rags 2 Riches• Social enterprise producing upcycled

designer bags

E-vehicles

Loudbasstard amplifiers• Loudbasstard’s bamboo amplifiers are hand-made, hand-cut and hand-dyed in Cebu,

ensuring that each piece is unique and well-crafted by Cebuanos in their community. • Aside from helping the livelihood of Cebuano craftsmen, using Loudbasstard’s

amplifiers will also save a chunk of your electricity because you don’t need to plug it anymore.

Bambikes

• Eco-tours and eco-friendly rides

Farm schools• Schools where people can have actual hands-on

experience in planting and taking care of their favorite vegetables and other high value crops.

Sustainable Development

• Triple bottomline• Requires engagement

from all sectors• Interconnectedness