𝗣𝗚𝗟𝗨 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

𝗣𝗚𝗟𝗨 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

By: Dave Leprozo, Jr., with reports from PIO PGLU

Balaoan, La Union — The Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) has intensified its efforts to safeguard coastal ecosystems by strengthening the technical capacity of its Provincial Government–Environment and Natural Resources Office (PG-ENRO) personnel. This was achieved through a Carbon Stock Assessment Orientation and Field Activity held at the Immuki Island Mangrove Area in Balaoan, La Union.

The two-day activity, conducted in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, established baseline data on the amount of carbon stored in forest ecosystems and vegetation, with a particular focus on the province’s mangrove environments.

Mangrove ecosystems play a crucial role in climate resilience. They act as natural carbon sinks, capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide, while also serving as protective coastal barriers against erosion, storm surges, and other environmental hazards. By enhancing the knowledge and skills of PG-ENRO personnel, PGLU aims to ensure that these ecosystems are effectively monitored, managed, and preserved for future generations.

This initiative underscores La Union’s commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action, highlighting the province’s proactive stance in protecting biodiversity and strengthening coastal resilience.