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Saving Siargao, Part 3: How corruption is destroying the environment

Saving Siargao, Part 3: How corruption is destroying the environment

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I'm Natashya Gutierrez, an award-winning journalist and on this limited series podcast, I take you...

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Government officials, business owners and developers have
contributed to the destruction of Siargao's environment and
natural beauty.

On this episode, we speak to Siargao-based anti-corruption
advocate and resort owner Christophe Bariou, about the impunity
he has witnessed on the island, its impact on the environment,
and how he's endeavoured to fight it.

Siargao Island is a tear-drop shaped island in Southern
Philippines widely known around the world for its surfing,
beaches, and natural beauty – and is fast becoming one of the
most popular islands in Asia.

It’s now being touted as the next Bali not just because of its
ability to draw international crowds, but because its rapid
tourism growth and development have brought significant
environmental pressures and sustainability challenges.

The island is also facing major environmental issues caused by
the climate crisis and corruption, and local communities are
sounding the alarm.

In this 3-part series “Saving Siargao,” we look at the
environmental problems plaguing the paradise island, and speak to
the people who are fighting to save and protect it.

This series is supported by @EarthJournalism.

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