Indigenous leadership for biodiversity protection in Philippines' last ecological frontier
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £777,365
WHERE Philippines
Summary
The project works towards inclusive biodiversity protection in two Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in Palawan (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) the Philippines. The KBAs are subject to ongoing and planned development activities, highlighting the importance of sustainable land-use planning to safeguard biodiversity. While policies to protect them are in place, there are opportunities to enhance their effective implementation on the ground. The project targets IUCN Red-Listed species, e.g. the Forest Product Agathis dammara, strengthens Ips’ (women) leadership, enhances green livelihoods, revives indigenous knowledge and pushes for implementation of policies and (inter)national agreements for biodiversity protection.
Non-Timber Forest Products Exchange Programme Philippines (NTFPEP), Institute for the Development of Educational and Ecological Alternatives, Inc. (IDEAS), Environmental Legal Assistance Center, Inc. (ELAC), Both ENDS
Darwin Initiative Round 32 is now open for applications! A new round of funding to support ambitious projects delivering impact for biodiversity and communities.
From scaling successful approaches to strengthening locally led conservation, explore key lessons shared by projects working on the front line of biodiversity action.
