People are hoping the El Nino will soon be out as scattered rains set in giving some relief to the country, farmers in particular.It is a pity, according to Gonzalo Catan Jr., executive vice president of the Mapecon Green Charcoal Philippines, that we had so much water during the typhoons...
Stakeholder engagement highlighted the importance of managing anthropogenic and environmental (climatic) pressures on land and water through agri-environment and urban planning policy in order to ensure sustainable food production, including from mariculture....
When it comes to calculating awareness metrics, in-app analytical tools on social media platforms will provide you with the necessary numbers. However, Meltwater's Social Listening tool can give you an in-depth look into the social data collected to help you make informed decisions about your ...
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction Roy Ellen Background The 1990s witnessed a growing acknowledgement world wide of the importance of local ecological knowledge in the context of food security and sustainable development (Warren, Slikkerveer and Brokensha 1995; Sillitoe, Bicker and Pottier 2002; Pottier, Bicker...
If you don’t have easy access to clean water, don’t worry. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer and ‘tippy taps’ are starting to be introduced in the Philippines, which can make it much easier for you to wash effectively. ✦ Develop a great hand washing technique. Is there a ‘right...
60th birthday is based on Chinese astrology. Twelve animals symbolize astrological signs. The Chinese calender is based the 12 signs and the five natural elements: metal, fire, water, earth and wood. This results in a 60-year cycle. Following the 60th birthday, the person begins a new life...
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine https://doi.org/10.1186/s13002-020-0356-6 (2020) 16:6 RESEARCH Open Access Socialising over fruits and vegetables: the biocultural importance of an open-air market in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam F. Merlin Franco1* , Li Ling Chaw2, Nur...
The transfer of terrestrial POC from land to the ocean represents a critical linkage in global carbon cycle1. This process is particularly important in small river watersheds of high-standing islands in the Oceanian region across the western Pacific as characterized by high terrestrial production, ...