Projects in Philippines

Participatory Mapping of the Natural Domain and Ecological and Hydrologic Survey Along with the Local Communities of Chananaw and Tulgao in Tinglayan, Kalinga

This project aims to assist the communities of Chananaw and Tulgao in mapping their domain and in the inventory of resources within their territories.

Monitoring and Capacity Building for Whale Shark Ecotourism in the Philippines

This project will conserve whale sharks by improving tourism management.

Conservation of the Critically Endangered Negros Bleeding Heart Pigeon Gallicolumba Keayi on the Island of Negros, Philippines

This is a pilot project that will conduct field research to determine the distribution and population of this Critically Endangered (IUCN 2000) species on the remaining lowland forests of Negros.

Conservation of Herpetofaunal Communities in Fragmented Lowland Rainforests in the Philippines

This project investigates the impacts of habitat loss and fragmentation of lowland rainforests on the diversity and ecology of amphibians and reptiles in the Sierra Madre Mountains, northeastern Philippines.

Learning & Networking for Community-Based Mangrove Conservation and Rehabiliation

The aim of this project is to contribute to national efforts for mangrove conservation and rehabilitation by building capacities of local leaders for community management of mangrove resources through cross-visits and learning exchanges, strengthening links and sharing ties among them, and establishing a network of community leaders working for mangrove conservation and rehabilitation.

Capacity Building of the Green Fins Regional Network – The Philippines

Green Fins is a project aiming to conserve the biodiversity of marine ecosystems by raising conservation awareness within the dive and snorkel industry through the implementation of an environmental Code of Conduct.

Protecting Marine Ecosystems in the Philippines Using Green Fins

This project aims to effect change within the diving industry and among local communities through the implementation of the Green Fins approach, a tool for supporting adoption and implementation of best practice.

Conservation of the Philippine Crocodile

The primary goal of this project is to support in situ conservation efforts for the Philippine Crocodile in the Northern Sierra Madre area of north-east Luzon, Philippines.

Lake Manguao Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Project

The Lake Manguao aquatic biodiversity conservation project of the AQUA Palawana Programme – a joint initiative of the Western Philippines University and the International Research Institute of Entomology at the Museum of Natural History Vienna - aims therefore to contribute in distinguishing biodiversity components of the freshwater ecosystems of Palawan.

Dugong Conservation in Guimaras, Philippines

This project will collect ecological data critical to understanding the habitat use of the dugong and assist the provincial government of Guimaras in developing a Dugong Conservation Plan including a wide scale community awareness program.

Movement, Range, and Population Size Estimate: Aspects in Cetacean Conservation in the North-Western Mindanao Sea, Philippines

This project aims to estimate the population size, address movement patterns and habitat range of the most frequently sighted cetaceans in the NW Mindanao Sea.

Sustaining Watershed Rehabilitation and Management through Rainforestation in Pilar, Cebu

The project aims to increase watershed stakeholders' support for Rainforestation – a community-based reforestation approach that promotes planting of native tree species in a closed canopy and high diversity forest farming system and integrates human food production and livelihood efforts.

Tribe-Based Watershed Enhancement and Protection in the Philippines

Tribes in Banaue, Ifugao region in the Philippines have a traditional culture of protecting their watersheds. This project seeks to revive traditional practices - both because they work, and because using such methods is more likely to interest and involve the local people, and thus be sustainable.

WIN/Aytas Wildlife Conservation Initiative

This project focuses on the terrible toll the wildlife pet trade takes on species, individual animals, and their habitat. We are providing community education, and alternative livelihood opportunities for the local indigenous people, who are a major source for these animals.

Birds in the Northern Phillipines

An assessment of the avian diversity of the Babuyan Islands, Northern Philippines

Humpback Whales in the Babuyan Islands: Research, Education and Conservation

The Project aims to understand and monitor the humpback population in the region and increase peoples’ awareness of the species’ and its habitat. The Project also aims to help establish proper guidelines on whale watching and develop a sustainable marine ecotourism plan for the Islands.

Biodiversity of Cyprinid Fishes of Northern Palawan, Philippines

This project aims to address knowledge gaps and educate local people about cyprinid biodiversity in Northern Palawan. It also intends to train junior scientists/ichthyologists towards advancement of research and conservation initiatives for Palawan cyprinids and wetland fauna in general.

How Threatened are Philippine Marine Fishes: Setting Conservation Baselines for Exploited Species

My main goal is to answer the question: how threatened are Philippine marine reef fish species due to fishing?

Fish and Benthic Monitoring: Training Programme at Danjugan Island Marine Reserve and Sanctuaries

Danjugan Island Marine Reserve was recently established in the Philippines and the Reef Monitoring Programme has now been set up to collect data on reef fish and marine organisms and to provide training to local research workers.

A Faunal Survey of North Negros Natural Park, Negros Island, Philippines

This project aims to conduct biodiversity survey in the selected sites of North Negros Natural Park (NNNP) and to determine the species of plants and animals of NNNP and its conservation status. The results of this survey will be used for the management planning of the NNNP.

Strengthening Protected Area Management System to Respond to Conservation Needs of Globally Threatened Species in Palawan, Philippines

This project aims to provide technical guidance to the Protected Area Management planning process in clearly defining measurable biodiversity conservation targets.

Seaweed Farming as an Alternative Livelihood for Conservation

We aim to determine whether and how an alternative livelihood, seaweed farming, can be used to reduce fishing pressure on Danajon Bank in the Central Philippines.

Threatened Species in Cebu, Philippines

Community Based Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives in Southern Cebu, Philippines

"Siloy Project” Phase 3: Strengthening Community-Based Biodiversity Conservation in Selected Forest Sites of Cebu, Philippines

This project aims to implement biodiversity conservation programmes by engaging local government units and people’s organizations in the towns of Alcoy and Dalaguete to conserve the largest natural forest habitat in Cebu Island, Philippines.

Co’s Digital Flora of the Philippines: Cybertaxonomy to the Rescue of Conservation

The aim of this project is to develop a freely accessible website presenting a well-illustrated comprehensive overview of all known species of Philippine vascular plants