The Philippines is home to two-thirds of the Earth’s biodiversity and roughly 70 percent of the world’s plants and animal species. Yet, biodiversity loss – largely due to illegal logging, poaching and organized crime– is increasing at a rapid pace, making it a top priority for global conservation.

Join us on April 6, as part of COAL + ICE (www,coalandice.org), to hear from Ann Dumaliang co-founder of the Masungi Georeserve. Located on the outskirts of Manila the Masungi team is shaping a new eco-tourism model that is self-sustaining, regenerative and responsive to organized crime.

The conversation will last about 30 minutes and be hosted by Tony La Viña, a life-long teacher, lawyer, human rights and climate justice advocate, and social entrepreneur. Bring your questions!

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What is Welcome Change? Meet the world's best social entrepreneurs and get an insider look at what works, and what's next. All topics, all geographies, every Wednesday (alternating time zones). Browse the series: next-now.org/news-hour