Von Hernandez is a leading environmental activist from the Philippines.
10 Facts About Von Hernandez
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Von Hernandez was Executive Director of Greenpeace Southeast Asia from 2008 to 2014, where he led the environmental group's programs and operations in the Southeast Asian region.
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An environmental activist for more than 20 years, Von initiated and led a number of campaigns in the Philippines including the approval of landmark laws like the Ecological Waste Management Act and the Clean Air Act.
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Von Hernandez spearheaded campaigns to rehabilitate the Pasig River as well as efforts to clean up toxic sites in former US military bases in the country.
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Von Hernandez founded and spearheaded various environmental coalitions at the national and international levels including the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives, Waste Not Asia, Lakbay Kalikasan, the Ecowaste coalition, and the Sagip Pasig Movement.
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Von Hernandez is a former literature professor and well-known environmental activist from the Philippines.
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Von Hernandez has spoken up against the processing of imported garbage, when waste incinerators pump out clouds of dioxin and other harmful chemicals.
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Von Hernandez graduated from the University of the Philippines, with a bachelor's degree in English.
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Von Hernandez recently completed his Master in Public Management degree from the National University of Singapore.
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In 2003, Von Hernandez was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize for his work which led to the first national ban on waste incineration.