BAKAWAN
From land to sea
The Program consists of the development and creation of financial structure for Marine Protected Areas and Terrestrial areas , notably a blended-finance approach, in order to protect terrestrial and maritime wildlife and traditional communities. 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 and sustainable livelihoods activities. The program location involves two major areas: Verde Island Passage MPA network, Calamian Island MPA networkMPA network. It is located in a biodiversity hotspot 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