Marine Protected Area of Apo Island
In the heart of the Philippines, a one-mile-long island named Danjugan is making waves in the world of marine conservation. Located 3 kilometers off the coast of Bulata, Cauayan, Negros Occidental, this island is home to one of the world's first community-organized marine sanctuaries[1].
The story of Danjugan Island began in response to a fishing crisis. Resident fishermen, recognising the need for action, banded together to establish a marine sanctuary[2]. Today, this sanctuary serves as a nursery for marine animals, stocking the surrounding area with life and promoting biodiversity[3].
The success of Danjugan Island has been so significant that it has inspired the Philippine government to create hundreds more marine sanctuaries[4]. The abundance and diversity of marine animals, particularly sea turtles, have led to an increase in tourism, further boosting the local economy[5].
The EcoTipping Points Project and Green Peace are among the organisations associated with Danjugan Island's conservation efforts[6]. Despite the destructive practices of dynamite fishing, littering, and other environmentally harmful activities still prevalent in the Philippines today[7], the island serves as a good example of a successful reversal of the trend.
Meanwhile, the European Union has taken action against tax evasion on a global scale. Seventeen non-EU countries have been blacklisted for offering unfair tax avoidance schemes[8]. Over 40 other countries were placed on a grey list and given time to comply with EU/international standards[9]. The blacklisted countries include American Samoa, Bahrain, Barbados, Grenada, Guam, South Korea, Macau, the Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Namibia, Palau, Panama, and others.
The EU's actions aim to promote fair tax practices and prevent tax evasion. The blacklisting of countries could potentially lead to changes in international financial practices[10]. Inflation rates are currently increasing due to factors such as a pandemic, supply and demand mismatches, and global supply chain disruptions[11]. The article discusses the impact of inflation on properties, bonds, stocks, and precious metals.
On a different note, 1.8 million undocumented immigrants make up 37% of the California workforce[12]. These immigrants have built enough influence to challenge federal military deployment[13]. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Pinterest, Linkedin, Whatsapp, and Email, were mentioned in the article as tools used to mobilise and organise these efforts.
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- Furthermore, the success of Danjugan Island in marine conservation has opened up opportunities for environmental science and climate-change research, as global environmental investors look towards sustainable real-estate and housing-market solutions.
- Concurrently, the increase in tourism due to Danjugan Island's conservation efforts has highlighted the importance of balancing economic growth with long-term environmental and social sustainability when considering investments in finance and the real-estate sector.
- Despite the ongoing challenges in addressing environmentally harmful practices in the Philippines, the success of Danjugan Island offers hope for the marriage of environmental-science endeavors and entrepreneurship, paving the way for innovative and profitable environmental conservation solutions.
