On World Environment Day, Pelawan youth leader Mhar Dubria shares how his journey from community service to UGNAYIN PH leadership and environmental broadcasting has led him to stand with Indigenous youth defending Brooke’s Point, Palawan, from mining threats.

In Sagpangan, Aborlan, Palawan, SAKTAS’ wild forest honey begins with flowering trees, clean rivers, and bees and continues through Tagbanua knowledge, responsible harvesting, hygienic processing, and community livelihood. Follow the journey of forest honey through the story of Ate Inday and the Indigenous women helping keep this living relationship alive.

On September 18, community leaders and conservation groups from across South Palawan gathered at Maruyog Ridge for the Nature’s Heartbeat Orientation, a necessary step before the beginning of a four-year programme that channels flexible, trust-based support to locally led conservation in Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in Palawan.