Celebrating Earth Month 2023

News

15 April 2023

Knowledge Areas:

Awareness Raising

Countries:

Philippines

This year, we celebrated #EarthMonth2023 with the theme "Invest in Our Planet," which focused on engaging governments, institutions, businesses, and the more than 1 billion citizens who annually support Earth Day to do their part–everyone accounted for, everyone accountable.

To highlight the voices from the communities and different sectors involved in creating a safer, cleaner, and more profitable ASGM industry in the country, planetGOLD Philippines featured people who shared their insights, hopes, and dreams on how protecting our planet can go hand-in-hand with sustainable small-scale mining.

Ronnie Baday 0a — Ronnie Baday—a miner from Brgy. Fidelisan, Sagada, Philippines—on responsible mining, environmental protection, and ways to protect it.

Barangay Casalugan Chairman Emman Sayno emphasizes the importance of responsible mining and the declaration of a Minahang Bayan in Paracale, Camarines Norte.

Ryan Painter 1b — Artisanal Gold Council's Ryan Painter emphasizes the mission of the organization to develop the artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector in various communities around the world while highlighting the importance of environmental protection.

Kevin Telmer 1b — Artisanal Gold Council Executive Director Kevin Telmer shares why engaging various stakeholders are essential in achieving a safer, cleaner, and more profitable artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector.

Celebrating Earth Month 2023

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