Core Programs & Projects

Core Programs & Projects

Explore how our initiatives are breathing life back to our community

Alliance of Seven Municipalities for ICZM (A7) Reactivation

Active

Governance

Alliance of Seven Municipalities for ICZM (A7) Reactivation

Re-activation 2017, ordinance overhauls through 2019

GDFI facilitated the review, revision, and ongoing integration of a Uniform Municipal Fisheries Ordinance (MFO) across seven local government units to harmonize marine resource governance across 24 MPAs in the northern Leyte Gulf.

PAMS Scientific Presentation Collaboration

Completed

Research

PAMS Scientific Presentation Collaboration

July 13 – 15, 2017

GDFI research staff presented two scientific papers regarding sandfish/sea cucumber movement and sediment alterations during the 14th National PAMS Symposium in Nasugbu, Batangas.

First National Biodiversity Congress Input

Completed

Research

First National Biodiversity Congress Input

May 22 – 24, 2017

GDFI presented biophysical assessment data on Lawaan ecosystems and Philippine Cockatoo sightings on Homonhon Island to urge policymakers to declare critical habitats or expand protected seascapes.