IN CELEBRATION of the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, 2024, the United States Agency for International Development and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources launched the “Biodiversity Crisis Escape Room,” an interactive new attraction at The Mind Museum in Taguig City where children and adults can learn more about safeguarding the natural world.Developed in partnership with the Bonifacio Art Foundation Inc. and funded through USAid’s P1.
“Biodiversity loss not only threatens the survival of countless species but also undermines the stability of ecosystems and the services they provide, impacting human well-being and livelihoods,” USAid Philippines Deputy Mission Director Rebekah Eubanks said. “We must all become active participants in this plan to safeguard the country’s rich biodiversity for future generations.”During the launch, Eubanks also handed over to DENR Undersecretary for Legal and Administration Ernesto Adobo Jr.