Forest Fest 2024, a collaboration between Forest Foundation Philippines (FFP) and The Spark Project, is poised to take place from April 18 to 20, 2024, at Ayala Malls Centrio. This event aims to celebrate individuals, enterprises, and products that champion forest protection and conservation in Mindanao.
Atty. Jose Andres Canivel, FFP's Executive Director, highlights the importance of social enterprises in forest conservation efforts, emphasizing their role in promoting inclusive economic growth while safeguarding natural resources.
Forest Fest 2024 will span three days at Ayala's Activity Center, serving as a platform for various stakeholders to convene and exchange innovative ideas on forest conservation. Attendees can participate in workshops, talks, and exhibitions showcasing initiatives and products that advocate for forest protection and conservation in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental.
Patch Dulay, founder and CEO of The Spark Project, underscores the event's goal of inspiring entrepreneurs passionate about forest conservation by providing access to grants and funding opportunities.
With the delicate balance of ecosystems and biodiversity under threat from human activities, Forest Fest 2024 aims to address forest conservation issues in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental through nature-based enterprises. These enterprises operate in harmony with the environment, generating income and livelihood opportunities for local communities while conserving natural resources.
The event also seeks to foster relationships and collaborations critical for sustainable forest management by offering networking opportunities.
Forest Fest 2024 is made possible through the collaboration of FFP, The Spark Project, Ayala Malls Centrio, Association of Young Environmental Journalists (AYEJ), Talarak Foundation Inc., and Xavier Science Foundation.
Individuals are invited to participate in the celebrations at Ayala Mall Centrio's Activity Center and support forest-dependent communities by patronizing homegrown products. Join the pitch fest to ideate and accelerate solutions that ensure a better future for both humanity and the forests of Mindanao.
For more information, visit bit.ly/ForestFest2024.
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Forest Foundation Philippines is a non-governmental organization dedicated to providing grants and technical assistance to individuals and organizations committed to protecting and conserving forests.
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