Meagre pay, little support: Budget cuts for Philippines' forest guards put conservation commitment under question

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There has been a severe shortfall in funding for natural park management, and forest rangers are bearing the brunt of these budget cuts.

This is despite the risks they face in their roles.

Talarak Foundation is dedicated to protecting populations of regionally endemic species through conservation education and research, with its ongoing initiatives supported and funded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Mandai Nature and Disney Conservation Fund, among others.“We are very fortunate that we have a set of international zoo partners who are all committed to supporting our conservation work and wild animal conservation at our nature reserve.

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Author / Journalist: Rhick Lars Albay

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeColombiaPhilippines

Topics: Explainers Financing Livelihoods International cooperation Biodiversity Rural communities Wildlife trade Deforestation Research Eco-tourism UNDP Reforestation Logging Green jobs Trade Investment Parks Conservation Global warming ASEAN NGOs Regulation Jobs Natural resources Animal welfare UN Timber Nature-based solutions Treaty Forests Ecosystem services Climate World Economic Forum COP Climate risk

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Published On: 2024-10-07 @ 03:18:00 (1 days ago)

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