Improving coastal resilience and ecosystem services through biodiversity restoration (Philippines)
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £499,985
WHERE Philippines
Summary
The project will demonstrate how a small municipality can restore and improve coastal ecological resilience and reduce poverty. Mangrove and coastal ecosystems will be rehabilitated by creating more bio-diverse and multi-strata bio-shields, that support livelihoods and protect local communities from climate change risks. To reduce habitat destruction, fishing communities will be empowered to shift to climate resilient agriculture systems and practices that are gender-sensitive and agro-biodiversity rich. The local government, education sector, and the community are key actors and partners.
Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office IV-A, DA-BFAR - Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, MEMC - Guinayangan Municipal Environment Management Council, MFARMC - Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council, Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
