05/06/2026
HAPPY WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY!
Conversations on Conservation: Reflections on the Philippine Initiative for Conservation of Environment and the People's 3rd Leadership Camp
As we commemorate Philincon’s 30th-anniversary, we recently concluded our 3-day Conservation Camp for Adults at Sitio Tabay, Patria, Pandan, Antique. Set against the forest edge backdrop of the Northwest Panay Peninsula Natural Park (NPPNP) and this year’s gathering brought together students, young leaders, and seasoned professionals from across Panay (Antique, Aklan, Capiz, and Iloilo).
Our program bridged the gap between creative practice and technical field-work. Highlights included:
Cyanotype printing and birdwatching activity.
Sustainable camp-fire making and practices the Leave No Trace (LNT) principles.
Group discussions on Citizen Science and climate change mitigation strategies.
Beyond the activities, the camp served as a crucial forum for a collaboration among provinces in Panay island allowing us to share strategies for field management, navigate the complexities of conservation advocacy, and find resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
Seeing both familiar and new faces from May 22–24 was a testament to the growing strength of our community. This is only the beginning; we are already planning to expand our capacity for next year. Let’s keep the momentum going!
