GREEN FRAMEWORK OF INNOVATIVE STRATEGY
FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
EMB Region 3 holds PCO Seminar, Introduces GFIS Project Activities and its Benefits
A three (3) day seminar organized by the EMB Region 3 in partnership with the Water Environment Association of the Philippines (WEAP) was held at the Century Resort Hotel, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga last 20 -22 August 2008. It was attended by eighty two (82) participants composed of Pollution Control Officers (PCOs). The seminar is one of the requirements for the participants’ accreditation as Pollution Control Officers pursuant to DENR Administrative Order No. 26. Engr. Elisa Dimaliwat, Technical Working Group member of the ICETT project from EMB Region 3 and one of the participants during the study tour in Japan gave a lecture on the project and its benefits. Engr. Gary Francisco, PCO of Mekeni Food Corporation and also a participant during the study tour was on hand during the seminar to give support and to answer queries from the audience. ...more |
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Regional Office Implements CP and EE
More Savings Reported under DENR – EMB’s GFIS Project
Savings and more savings in energy consumption were highlighted by companies participating in the Green Framework of Innovative Strategy for Sustainable Consumption and Production (GFIS), a project aimed at improving the environmental performance of industries in their implementation of environmental programs in Central Luzon through training and technology transfer. ...more |
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EMB - ICETT Conducts Workshop - Launching Phase Two of GFIS Project
ICETT Holds First Invitation Program
The International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT) held its first invitation program to Japan last June 23 - 28, 2008. Select industry participants and members of the technical working group were privileged to witness CP and EE measures of Japanese industries that may help improve capabilities of their respective sectors. |
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ICETT-Imus City Government Holds Seminar on Advanced Environmental Technologies
| Various experts from the International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT) and the Mie Prefecture Government of Japan will conduct a two-day seminar on Japan’s advanced technology in conserving the environment. Hosted by the municipal government of Imus City in Cavite and ICETT , ...more | |
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EMB-ICETT Project holds dissemination seminar on environmental technology transfer for LGUs and industries in Central Luzon
| Several companies engaged in livestock, meat processing, pulp and paper, textile, power and feedmill from the Central Luzon region will highlight their outputs in water and energy conservation during a special seminar organized by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) under its “Green Framework of Innovative Strategy on Sustainable Consumption and Productivity (GFIS)” project. ...more | |
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Companies in Central Luzon save up under DENR-EMB’s GFIS project
Several companies in Central Luzon have reported savings in energy and water consumption while participating in the Green Framework of Innovative Strategy on Sustainable Consumption and Productivity (GFIS) project of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB). According to EMB Chief Julian Amador, among the companies that presented their improved environmental and energy performance...more |
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EMB, ICETT Conducts Initial Project Assessment Workshop
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EMB Starts Monitoring of Industries
As part of the Project Plan, EMB has started monitoring the progress of the participating industries in the implementation of their respective action plans specifically focused on cleaner production and energy efficiency.This activity will continue until January 2008 to enable the industries to assess significant improvements achieved through the project. The action plans were developed through the assistance of the ICETT experts, EMB Technical Working Group and the local consultant. |
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EMB, ICETT Stage Workshop on Japan’s and Local Green Technologies
Japan’s and local advanced technologies in conserving the environment were the highlight of the recent workshop on Green Framework of Innovative Strategy for Sustainable Consumption and Production (GFIS) held for selected industries in Central Luzon, last August 7-9, 2007 at the Subic International Hotel. The activity brought together various experts from Japan as well as local environmental experts and representatives from industries to discuss green technologies that would help improve the performance of industries engaged in meat processing, power, pulp and paper, piggery/poulty and textile sectors in the region. |
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What is the Green Framework of Innovative Strategy (GFIS)
for Sustainable Consumption and Production
The Green Framework of Innovative Strategy for Sustainable Consumption and Production or GFIS is a DENR-EMB project being undertaken in collaboration with the International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer – Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (ICETT-METI), Japan. It is aimed to strengthen the implementation of environmental programs in the Philippines through training and technology transfer. It seeks to improve the performance of the industries, in the area of cleaner production and energy efficiency to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
The project aims to improve environmental management and energy efficiency of industries in Region 3, and also to provide policy recommendations.
What is ICETT?
The International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT) is a quasi-government institution, under the guidance of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Japan. It implements a wide range of activities that contribute to the conservation of the global environment, including transfer of industrial pollution-control technology.
The ICETT carries out training and technical guidance, research and development, surveys and activities intending to promote information exchange and raise public awareness. Through these activities, the ICETT is able to promote the effective transfer of technology applicable to the prevailing conditions of a particular country.
