PEMSEA eBulletin - March 2025

PUBLICATION DATE:

Friday, March 28, 2025

PUBLICATION TYPE:

Magazines and Newsletters

STATUS:

Only Available Online

DESCRIPTION:

Dear PEMSEA community,

On International Women’s Day, the world unites in a bold call for action to advance the rights of women and girls. This year carries special significance as it marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—yet deep gender inequalities persist. #IWD2025 serves as a moment to demand progress and reaffirm commitments to building a more equal world for all.  

For over a century, International Women’s Day has been a platform for celebrating achievements, raising awareness of discrimination, and taking action toward gender parity. Since 1911, it has belonged to all who champion equality, embracing diverse efforts to drive change.  


This month, we highlight the leadership of five women as examples of implementing gender responsive actions on the ground. We also take a look at the 2025 Marine Environment Protector (MEP) Program Workshop where we partner with local organizations in addressing marine plastic pollution; celebrate the successful conclusion of the GloFouling Partnerships Project. Meanwhile, efforts to protect our coasts  continue to gain recognition as  PEMSEA is honored by Cavite State University in the Philippines as a valued partner in sustainability.