Coastal land reclamation: A glimpse into today’s urban development strategies

Coastal land reclamation is increasing and will continue to grow and be a popular urban strategy in places that experience urban growth. This is according to a study, “Mapping 21st Century Global Coastal Land Reclamation,” that analyzed lands at satellite images from 2000 to 2020 to quantify spatial extent, scale, and land use of urban coastal reclamation of 135 cities globally with populations exceeding one million. Key findings indicate that...

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SM Foundation introduces rainwater harvesting for sustainable impact

In line with the SM Green Movement, the SM group, through SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system at the Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The initiative aims to strengthen their goal of preserving the environment and ensuring the health and wellness of future generations.To enhance water conservation and management in the facility, the system collects rainwater from the roof and gutter, passing...

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SCPW, UAPSA join hands with SM Prime in promoting wetland conservation

 As the world celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity 2023, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) joined the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. (SCPW) hosted the fourth SCPW Wetland Center Design Symposium on May 29th at the MAAX Building in the Mall of Asia Complex.Bannering the theme "Build Back Biodiversity: Wetland Centers and Nature-Based Architecture," the hybrid symposium featured presentations centered...

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DENR, SM Prime Calls on Cities to Innovate and Invest in Water-Saving Technologies

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading real estate developers in Southeast Asia, recently called on local public officials to avoid the extraction of groundwater and, instead, invest in rainwater collection for recycling and impoundment, as well as explore new technologies such as modular desalination and modular sewage treatment plants, to manage the effects of climate...

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Shopee launches 9.9 Super Shopping Day with Vice Ganda as new Brand Ambassador, partners with the League of Provinces to digitize MSMEs

MANILA, AUGUST 23, 2023 — Shopee continues to bring joy to the Filipino community as it kicks off the highly-anticipated shopping season with more fun and entertainment for users, a wide assortment of unbeatable deals, and a commitment to digitize MSMEs across the nation through its partnership with the League of Provinces of the Philippines. Shopee gives Filipinos plenty to look forward to as this year's 9.9 Super Shopping Day...

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