Leyte hosts National Biodiversity Symposium

HUNDREDS of conservationists, scientists, independent researchers, government representatives and students gathered for the 28th annual Philippine Biodiversity Symposium held from August 13 to 16 at the Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte.

With theme “Conservation Without Borders,” this year’s symposium highlighted the interconnection among various conservation efforts such as species protection, the ridge-to-reef approach and biodiversity management.