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Waste-to-Energy Incineration: Boon or Bane?

Last June 28, a forum organized by EcoWaste Coalition in collaboration with Youth Voices Count, Greenpeace Iloilo Volunteers, Green Eco Warriors, and GAIA, was held in order to inform residents about the direct and indirect effects of WTE and empower them to engage in social advocacy against its potential implementation.

The event focused on discussing potential environmental and health impacts of the City government’s proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) incinerator facility. It was attended by various youth and non-government organizations, aiming to raise awareness among Iloilo City residents about how WTE could affect the environment and contribute to addressing plastic pollution in the country.

Experts like Dr. Jorge Emmanuel from Siliman University and Dr. Michelle Reyes from Healthcare Without Harm presented scientific evidence on how WTE could adversely affect our environment and health. GAIA – AP (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) highlighted concerns about the economic burden of WTE technology, considering the Philippines’ energy deficiencies. Anthony Lopez, Executive Director of YVC, emphasized the importance of community voices in influencing decisions that impact public health and well-being.

For further details, you can check out their Facebook and blog posts:
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/EWCoalition/posts/pfbid02KPiSJZNqwtPNn9L92QSLs8kxoi7qyUPfjTTNv1vKYDgSafU7z1aREAZQWKv2jLcBl
BLOG POST:
https://ecowastecoalition.blogspot.com/2024/07/iloilo-residents-express-doubts-on.html

If you have any amazing ideas or plans on engaging with us, drop us an email at secretariat@yvc-asiapacific.org 📩

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Waste to Energy Incineration: Boon or Bane was co-organized by the EcoWaste Coalition, GAIA-AP, Greenpeace Iloilo and Youth Voices Count.

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     Bloom finished their Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Auckland with Second Class/First Division Honors, and their Masters in Education in Adult Learning and Community Development at the University of Toronto. They successfully launched Asia’s first application for queer gig workers, successfully advocated for the inclusion of queer migrant workers for Vertie Southeast Asia’s study about the situation of migrant workers in Thailand during pandemics, and successfully helped Non-binary Thailand partner with queer CSOs overseas especially in the South East Asia region. Currently, they are the consultant of ASEAN SOGIE Caucus, and the Head of the IR Unit for Non-binary Thailand.
 
    They take pride in being a neurodiverse non-binary/trans activist based in Thailand who has been involved in activism and international development for almost five years.

      Dr. Emmanuel D. Dayalo holds a doctorate degree in Education major in Educational Management and is currently an Associate Professor of Capiz State University-Roxas City Main Campus, Roxas City, Capiz. He is the co-adviser of United Colors of CapSU Roxas City Main Campus (UCC) which its organization’s advocacy is for the empowerment and capacitating the LGBTQIA+ students’ right, health programs and other organized activities to have a voice in the University. Presently, he holds the position as the Coordinator of the Student Organization and Activities of the campus.

      He was recognized as the Outstanding Coach/Adviser of the Student Organization and received an award in Research and Extension of the University of Capiz State University, Roxas City Main Campus.