The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wants to tap displaced workers of suspended mining firms for the planned expansion of bamboo and mangrove plantations to fight climate change and poverty.

During a recent dialogue with small-scale miners from Paracale town in Camarines Norte held at the DENR central office in Quezon City, Environment Secretary Gina Lopez said the miners should get involved in more sustainable livelihood such as bamboo planting, which does not only help the environment but also protect their families from the negative impacts of climate change.

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