11 countries sign pact on commitment to conservation 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Ellalyn De Vera-RuizEleven countries bordering the seas of East Asia on Thursday issued a joint declaration affirming their commitment towards the conservation and sustainable development of coastal and marine resources in the region. The 2018 Ministerial Declaration reaffirms commitments previously made in previous ministerial forums since 2003. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu hailed the Iloilo Ministerial Declaration as “a reiteration and stronger call to action” among countries within the East Asian region. “The Seas of East Asia are the most biodiverse marine areas in the world, yet they face severe threats from climate change and densely populated coastal communities,” Cimatu pointed out.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 29, 2018 10:07 UTC