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International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovations for The International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovations for the Environment 2018 and PSSN’s 18th Annual Scientific Conference Philippine Society for the Study of Nature (PSSN), Inc. TIN 005-866-117-000 SEC Reg. No. B200000647 Mailing Address: P.O box 1036, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines Website: http://www.psssnonline.org Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. BPI checking account no. 000911-0146-45 Los Baños Branch PSSN stands for the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. It was organized in a national conference on networking for the wise and sustainable use of nature at the University of the Philippines College Baguio (now University of the Philippines Baguio) in April 2000. The participants saw the need for a network to address nature and nature- related problems on the country. Thus, the society was established in order to provide a venue for the development of strategies for the unscrupulous utilization of nature and its amenities. On September 16, 2000, the society was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a non-profit, non-stock, non-partisan organization of Professionals, researchers, administration policymakers, practitioners, students, and organizations involved in nature studies and its related activities. The society’s primary objectives are to provide and develop strategies towards wise and sustainable use of nature and to ensure a faithful representation of responsible thinking and sentiment regarding issues about nature. It also seeks to established partnership and/ or collaboration with local government units and other institutions that are involved in the development, conservation, and management of nature resources, Its various activities serve as a channel for the exchange of information, sharing of professionals expertise, networking, and strengthening of camaraderie and cooperation among members and partner’s institutions. Objectives PSSN was established to: 1. Provide and develop strategies towards wise and sustainable use of nature; 2. Ensure a faithful representation of responsible thinking and sentiment regarding issues about nature; 3. Establish partnership/collaboration with LGU and NGO; 4. Establish local institutional chapters; 5. Strengthen camaraderie and cooperation among members University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines 15-18 May 2018 1 International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovations for the Environment 2018 and PSSN’s 18th Annual Scientific Conference The Conference PSSN’s annual conference in nature studies has been successfully conducted for the last 17 years. With the first conference held in Los Baños in 2001, the conference has been collaborated with various institutions in different areas in the country, since then, in Baguio (2002) with UP Baguio; Cebu (2003) with UP Cebu College; Bohol (2004); Pampanga (2005) with then Pampanga Agricultural College; Davao del Norte (2006) with University of Southern Mindanao and Local Government of Kapalong; Palawan (2007) with Palawan State University; Ilocos Norte (2008) with Mariano Marcos State University; Iligan City (2009) with Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology; Baguio City (2010) with UP Baguio; Los Baños (2011) with University of the Philippines Open University and University of the Philippines Los Baños; General Santos City (2012) with Sultan Kudarat State University; Cebu City (2013) with Cebu Technological University; Benguet Province (2014) with Benguet State University; Clark (2015) with Pangasinan State University and Pampanga State Agricultural University; Dumaguete City (2016) with Silliman University; and Los Baños with Palawan State University (2017). These conferences provided an important venue that attracts researchers, engineers, scientists, students, environmental advocates, and other professionals from many parts in the country. ICoNSIE 2018 (International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovation for the Environment) 2018 is PSSN's 18th Annual Scientific Conference. The theme "Connecting the Dots for the Environment and Humanity" highlights the important role of the conference in consolidating fragmented information of the environment and humanity held by various disciplines. Nature studies cover the natural sciences including the social sciences as well as the arts and humanities. However, these information need to be exchanged to create a broader and deeper perspective on humanity and environment interactions. In the process, a better view of nature and its amenities could be provided to all stakeholders creating more sustainable strategies for consumption and development. Hence, ICoNSIE 2018 aims to: (a) create a venue for knowledge exchange of knowledge and experiences among scientists, researchers, and practitioners of nature studies; (b) provide opportunities to publish scientific papers in the Nature Studies Journal; and (c) strengthen environmental responsibility among the members. This year’s theme focuses on the role of nature studies in building knowledge base for environment and humanity. It was developed around the following sub- themes: (a) Green technology and development innovations; (b) Education and the environment; (c) Gender and the environment; (d) Environmental management strategies, initiative, and policies; and (e) Indigenous knowledge and communities. University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines 15-18 May 2018 2 International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovations for the Environment 2018 and PSSN’s 18th Annual Scientific Conference PSSN BOARD OF TRUSTEES FY2018-2019 DR. ARLEN ANCHETA PSSN President University of Santo Tomas DR. ZENAIDA G. BAOANAN PROF. STEVE OBANAN DR. LITA SOPSOP PSSN Corporate Secretary PSSN Treasurer PSSN Vice-President University of the Philippines University of the East Western Philippine University Baguio DR. MARIA ANA T. QUIMBO DR. RICARDO T. BAGARINAO PROF. HERMENEGILDO DELA PENA PSSN Auditor PSSN Public Information Officer PSSN Business Manager University of the Philippines University of the Philippines Palawan State University Los Banos Open University DR. GLENN SOPSOP DR. IRENE DE VERA PSSN Member PSSN BOT Member DR. JOSEPH EDWIN CUBELO Board of Trustees Pangasinan State University PSSN BOT Member Western Philippine University Silliman University DR. RAMON DOCTO PSSN Ex-Officio Palawan State University University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines 15-18 May 2018 3 International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovations for the Environment 2018 and PSSN’s 18th Annual Scientific Conference University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines 15-18 May 2018 4 International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovations for the Environment 2018 and PSSN’s 18th Annual Scientific Conference Message On behalf of Mother Earth Foundation I congratulate the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature (PSSN), on its International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovations for the Environment with the very appropriate theme, “Connecting the Dots Between the Environment and Humanity”. As the saying goes, “no man is an island”, and that we are all interconnected. Each one of us has the primal duty to take care of our Mother Earth, who gives us all what we need to survive in our earthly journey. We need to follow our indigenous brothers and sisters in their way of life, taking only what is needed from nature for their daily needs. A story goes that on their way to a project, a group with a guide from the indigenous community came to a tree with plenty of fruits. The group gathered many fruits and put them in their bags. Their guide took only one or two pieces. When they asked him why, he told them, that the fruits left will be for the other hungry passers by. Extraction and improper solid waste management will deplete our finite resources and eventually, nothing will be left for the future generation. I wish PSSN the best of luck in serving as a platform for knowledge exchange to counter unsustainable utilization of nature and its amenities. Let me end with a quote from Chief Seattle, “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children”. (SGD) Sonia S. Mendoza Chairman at Mother Earth Foundation NCR - National Capital Region, Philippines University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines 15-18 May 2018 5 International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovations for the Environment 2018 and PSSN’s 18th Annual Scientific Conference Message Societal evolution has brought us to the peak of technology and pollution. As a consequence, its rippling effect can now be felt through global warming, forest devastations, extinction of species and health problems. As we continue to disturb the earth’s natural ecosystem, the role of humanity to counteract these effects becomes more obligatory. With this initiative of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature (PSSN), I hope that this international conference will help us gather more points for reflection on our responsibility to ensure that the world we pass on to the next generation is as healthy as when we found it, if not healthier. May it serve as a wake-up callfor all of us that we cannot wait for others to care for the environment; we need to take action ourselves. We hope that we will be more vigilant in creating a clear and shared vision for a better worldto live in. Remember, our actions, however simple, will always matter to the betterment of the environment. Warmest greetings and Congratulations to everyone! Prof. Belinda V. de Castro, Ph.D. Director, RCSSEd University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Philippines 15-18 May
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