
BLUE CARBON
in the VIP Philippines
The Program consists of the development and creation of financial structure for Marine Protected Areas, notably a blended-finance approach, in order to protect more than 30,000 ha of coral reefs in the Coral Triangle, in the Philippines. It is a partnership between local actors and governments, as well as international stakeholders, in which a broad approach will be put in place for the protection of the coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrasses in the Philippines. The program localization involves two major areas: Verde Island Passage MPA network, Calamian Island MPA network, and Tañon Strait MPA network. It is located in a biodiversity hot-spot and will positively impact mangroves, coral reefs and seagrasses on a remarkable region in Western Pacific Ocean, namely the Coral Triangle.


GOALS
Protection of more than 30'000 ha of mangroves, coral reefs and seagrasses

LOCATION
Coral Triangle, Philippines

TYPE
Conservation, Restoration and Sylvo-aquaculture

SOCIAL
IMPACTS
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Job generation, especially for women and coastal protection

ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS
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Combination of activities: nature-based tourism, blue carbon credits and development of sylvofisheries

ECONOMIC
IMPACTS
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Protection of one of the most biodiverse ecossytems in the world