Core Programs & Projects

Provided solar-powered radio communications systems, sirens, community drills, and a seaworthy passenger/cargo boat launched on August 30, 2019, to improve emergency logistics for the isolated island of Suluan.

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.

Follow-up phase targeted at scaling up technical skills, expanding community-based sea cucumber farming, and improving culture methods inside sea pen nurseries across Vietnam and the Philippines. The 5-year Phase 2 concluded in 2023.

Focus turned toward creating financial resilience for families via supporting women's economic livelihood groups, including agro-aqua trade fairs, community stores, and livestock production.

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

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.