| This policy brief addresses the environmental degradation in Baguio City, Philippines, caused by urbanization and development. It highlights diminishing green spaces and forest cover, water shortages, and declining biodiversity, urging urgent science-based interventions to prevent irreversible ecological damage. Despite existing policies, challenges like weak enforcement and resource limitations hinder effective conservation. The brief proposes a roadmap emphasizing stronger environmental governance, integrating indigenous knowledge, balancing urban growth with sustainability, promoting nature-based solutions, and institutionalizing scientific research to secure Baguio City's ecological future. |