Local Indigenous communities say the mining sites have put their food security at risk, with pollution affecting fruit trees and root vegetables as well as depletion of local fisheries.
From more frequent direct flights to marketing drives, some of the Philippines' most pristine destinations are campaigning for more visitors. Eco-Business reports on why there is renewed optimism for sustainable tourism in the archipelago.
More than half of countries have not committed to protecting 30 per cent of their land and sea for nature by 2030 in plans submitted to the UN – despite signing a global agreement to do so less than three years ago.