United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Philippines Resident Representative Dr. Selva Ramachandran expressed the importance of collaboration to protect and preserve biodiversity on the planet and achieve the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

"The plan to save the world’s biodiversity is an ambitious one, but it is possible through our collective efforts," Ramachandran said during the celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity with the theme “Be Part of the Plan.”

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga echoes this statement and has said that biodiversity conservation results from a collective commitment to preserve the Philippines’ natural treasures. 

She enjoins DENR partners to continue to champion the cause of environmental stewardship, ensuring that the country’s natural wonders are safeguarded for the benefit of all.

Ramachandran said the UNDP is part of the Plan that is aligned with UNDP’s Nature Pledge, a multi-year, high-ambition corporate commitment to accelerate global environmental action at scale for the benefit of people, planet, peace, and prosperity