NOC*NSF joins the global Sports for Nature Framework
23 June, 2026
Human rights defender from the Philippines passed away
Tuesday 03 september 2024
To our great dismay, we have learned that Romel (‘Mel’) Cardenas de Vera passed away unexpectedly last week. Mel was a well-known and respected human rights defender in the Philippines.
For the last two years, we have been working closely with Mel within the Green Livelihoods Alliance – Forests for a Just Future to provide our partners in the Philippines with training on collective protection. We will miss his passion and commitment.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to his wife and daughter, family and friends.
Header photo: Pampanga River in the Phillipines. © Adrian Constantino.
23 June, 2026
NOC*NSF joins the global Sports for Nature Framework
NOC*NSF has joined the international Sports for Nature Framework, a global initiative launched by the International Olympic Committee, the United…
23 June, 2026
Workshop in Pontianak, Kalimantan: Guardians of the Peatlands
From 26 to 28 January 2026, a workshop in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, brought together civil society representatives, government agencies, and…