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PLLENRO nat’l convention tackles low-emission alternatives

The Philippine League of Local Environment and Natural Resources Officers, Inc. (PLLENRO), in partnership with USAID-Building Low Emission Alternatives to Develop Economic Resilience and Sustainability Project (B-LEADERS) Project, will hold its 2015 PLLENRO national convention in Cagayan de Oro City on 13-16 May 2015.

This year’s theme is Developing Smarter Communities through Low-Emission Alternatives. It will be an annual gathering of more than 300 environment and natural resources officers (ENROs) and representatives from local government units in the country.  

“All provincial, cities and municipal LGUs are encouraged to allow the participation of their environment officers to this annual event. The convention is a venue where ENROs are presented current environmental challenges and alternatives on how to address these concerns,” said PLLENRO President Danilo Villas.

Local and international experts will present points of view on efforts to address environmental challenges and sustainability. Sessions on low emission initiatives, energy efficiency, green building and solid waste management will be discussed.

PLLENRO is an organization of local environment and natural resources officers (ENROs) nationwide. Its primary aim is to empower ENROs to be responsible stewards of Mother Earth.


For more information, contact Ms. Prexy Macana via email through pllenro2014@gmail.com or call or text at 09997703143 and 09063806247.

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