Bio-diversity

The project involves a community-based conservation, protection and utilization of the coastal and marine resources in and around Honda Bay and Snake Island. Project components include research and resource management planning, community organizing, education and public information, and public and policy advocacy and community law enforcement/community direct action. This project shall also include formation of a Honda Bay Management Council together with the Maliliit na Mangingisda Multi-Purpose Cooperative and HARIBON-Palawan. Objectives of the project are: 1. Strengthen the community organization (SAMAHOBA); 2. Conduct community consultations for developing resource management plans; 3. Advocate policy through the local government units; 4. Produce IEC materials for public awareness; 5. Undertake actual conservation activities. Direct project partners are small fisherfolks in and around Honda Bay and Snake Island.

Philippines