GR 1 Flashcards
What is the Agusan Marsh known for in the Philippines?
most ecologically significant wetlands
What are the penalties for killing a Philippine crocodile under Republic Act no. 9147?
atleast 7 years of imprisonment and a maximum of Php 1 million fine
What is the Philippine Eagle also known as?
MonkeyEating Eagle
What law protects the Philippine Eagle?
RA 6147
What rare species can be found on Mindoro island?
bleeding heart pigeon and tamaraw
What is the Great Barrier Reef known for?
world’s largest collection of coral reef
What is the scientific name of the Hawksbill Turtle?
eretmochelys imbricata
What does the Giant Panda primarily feed on?
bamboo
What are the main threats to the Amazon rainforest biodiversity? (Give me at least 2)
deforestation and mining
What is the largest cat in America?
jaguar
What type of waste can be naturally broken down by microorganisms and converted into compost?
compostable waste
Which Philippine law explicitly prohibits the burning of waste as a disposal method?
RA 9003/ Ecological Waste Management of 2000
What sustainable alternatives do environmental groups propose as a replacement for waste-to-energy (WTE) projects?
Zero Waste System
By how much is Davao City’s municipal solid waste production projected to increase from 2017 to 2045?
190%
Which foreign government agency is providing support for Davao City’s waste-to-energy incineration project?
Japan International Corporation Agency
Name four environmental organizations that are publicly opposing Davao City’s waste-to-energy project.
Ecoteneo, Sustainable Davao Movement, Ecowaste Coalition, Interface Development Interventions
Where is the proposed location of the waste-to-energy facility in Davao City
Biao Escuela, Tugbok District
What is the name of the project aimed at transforming biodegradable waste into organic fertilizer in Davao City?
yellow Drum Project
What category of waste is typically managed through long-term disposal sites such as landfills?
Residual Waste
What is the city ordinance that aligns with the Republic Act No. 8749?
Davao City Clean Air Ordinance
t is an act that is a long-term strategic document that guides the physical and spatial development of Davao City?
Davao Comprehensive Land Use Plan
What is the Davao City Ordinance No. 0395-13 also known as?
tree Park and urban greening ordinance
What year is the Republic Act No. 9147 or the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection enacted?
2001
It is an international agreement that commits its parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are linked to air pollution and climate change?
Kyoto Protocol
It was launched by the DENR that focuses on reforestation, forest rehabilitation l, and watershed management?
National Greening Program
What does BFAR stands for?
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
It plays as a significant role in coordinating international environmental activities and assists countries in implementing sound environmental practices?
Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
It is an SDG about conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources?
SDG 14 Life BElow Water
It takes urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts?
SDG 13 Climate Action
This law means companies are now responsible for the plastic packaging they use to protect, transport, and sell their product.
RA 11898 Extended Producer Responsibility act of 2022
This agency is mandated to ensure that Davao City has a clean, green, and healthy environment.
City Environment and Natural Resources Office
They promote the adoption of environmentally sound technologies globally
Environmental technology center
This law provides for the regulation, restriction or prohibition of the importation, manufacture, processing, sale, distribution, use, and disposal of chemical substances.
RA 6969 The Tozic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Act of 1990
A davao city based recycling company that is focused on converting single use plastics into furniture.
Envirotech
An international treaty that is designed to regulate the transboundary movement of hazardous waste.
Basel Convention
This law mandates the adoption of environmentally sound methods in the handling,storage, collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of solid waste
Ra 9003 Ecological Waste Management of 2000
This agency supports environmental protection and climate action aiding member states in implementing the Paris Agreement and achieving the SDGs united nations educational, scientific and cultural org.
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
What is the project that will join Samal Island and Davao City together?
Bridge Project
What biodiversity will be endangered due to the construction of the sidc project?
Coral Reef
Where is the project planning to cut through for the construction?
Paradise reef
What is an airshed?
Air Quality Monitoring Station
What does EI mean?
Emission Inventory
What does PM stand for?
Particulate Matter
What is the top contributor to total pollutant concentration in the city?
Vehicles
What is a Mangrove?
A woody tree that can live on land and in the sea
Is mangrove a wetland?
True
Can mangroves be habitats for crocodiles?
True
