Cleantech Innovations Philippines

The Philippines is intensifying its commitment to SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, aiming for universal access by 2030. Through initiatives like the Integrated Water Resource Management Plan and the "Sulub sa Barangay" program, the government is working to improve water quality and sanitation services across the nation.

Despite these efforts, challenges remain, with significant portions of the population still lacking access to improved sanitation facilities. Continued investment and community engagement are crucial to achieving these goals and ensuring safe, clean water for all Filipinos.

Goal 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation – SDGs – Philippines Sustainable management of water resources and access to safe water and sanitation are essential for unlocking economic growth and productivity, and provide significant leverage for existing investments in health and education.

The study found the Philippines as the biggest contributor to plastic pollution. Of the 1,656 rivers monitored worldwide, 466 were in the Philippines. Together, the rivers dumped more than 356,371 metric tons of plastic waste annually.

Pasig River world's top plastic polluter The Pasig River as well as 18 other rivers in the Philippines were identified as among the top 50 polluting rivers in the world, a study released by the Rotterdam-based Ocean...