Cebu TTT 2.0 Training, Philippines
The Asian Development Bank conducted a training workshop and roundtable for environmental law champions in Cebu City from 14 to 16 August, 2019.
This three-day training program covered current and emerging environmental issues and challenges, best practices, tools and techniques for teaching and application. It involved dialogue with environmental law practitioners, government agencies, and other stakeholders in the implementation and enforcement chain, and a field trip. Participants from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam were invited to participate.
Preliminary Materials
Session Presentations
Session 1
- Environmental Law Advocacy and Practice - Atty. Rose-Liza Eisma-Osorio
- The Quest for Environmental Justice in the Last Frontier - Atty. Grizelda "Gerthie" Mayo-Anda
- Saving our Oceans in a Tumultuous Time - Atty. Gloria "Golly" Estenzo Ramos
Session 3
Session 4
- Environmental Law Enforcement - Atty. Rose-Liza Eisma-Osorio
- Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Laws, Case Handling and Adjudication in Philippines: The Stories in the Trial Courts and the Court of Appeals - Judge Marilyn Lagura-Yap, Court of Appeals
Session 6
- Environmental Law Engagement Programs - Atty. Rose-Liza Eisma-Osorio
- Environmental Law Internship - Atty. Grizelda "Gerthie" Mayo-Anda
Session 7
Exercises
Group Presentations
- Group Work: Key environmental issues, gaps & challenges as well as recent developments in environmental and climate change related laws in the Philippines and in Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries
