APFED Booklet on Good Practices and Innovative Activities 2005 ...

Philippines
2009
Showcase
Innovative Community Development and Good Governance
in Integrated Coastal Resource Management
Project Site Location
Sultan Naga Demaporo, Lanao del Norte
2009
Background - Problems Addressed and Policy Responses
The project site is valued for its rich marine resources.
However, there are enormous environmental and social
problems within the coastal communities. Poverty, religious
conflicts between Muslims and Christians and lack of
community involvement in planning and enforcing coastal
resource management laws are causing illegal fishing,
overexploitation of mangrove forests, and improper disposal
of waste products.
Growing mangroves which are planted by
the coastal community
Project Outline - Objectives and Activities
The project seeks to enhance the Marine Protected Area (MPA) through mangrove reforestation projects in
collaboration with stakeholders such as government officials, the Department of Agriculture in Sultan Naga
Dimaporo, Barangay captains, and coastal communities. The following outcomes are anticipated: 1) a
sustainable fish catch as a source of livelihood; 2) reduced competition for marine-based natural resources
in the area; and 3) a raise in incomes of those in peoples’ organisations and the coastal communities.
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Impacts and Achievements
Although the outcomes of this two-year project are still under observation until the end of February 2012,
the project seeks to achieve following:
-Establish institutions for resource management of the MPA through involving both Muslims and Christians
-Reforest mangrove areas totalling 10 hectares
-Capacitate10 peoples’ organisations in managing livelihood projects
-Identify and develop socio-economic enterprise projects
-Establish partnerships and coordination with local government units and other institutions in managing the MPA
-Reduce cases of illegal fishing
-Ensure sustainable food sources and additional incomes for the local communities
Future Challenges
The project aims to conserve the environment, enhance livelihoods, build capability and advocate
governance. It seeks to strengthen the relationship and lessen the conflicts between Muslim and
Christian communities via active participation in managing the MPA and restoring the mangroves. Ethnic
and cultural differences may impinge upon project goals but this could be mitigated by increased crosscultural
and cross-gender dialogue, leading to increased mutual understanding and less alienation and
misunderstanding.
General Information
Name of the Implementing Organisation: Lanao Aquatic and Marine Fisheries Center for Community
Development, Incorporated (LAFCCOD, Inc.)
Type of Organisation: NGO/CBO
Contact: Fermin C. Flores Jr.
Purk Durian 2, Villanueva Subdivision maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte
Tel: (063)-388-7055 Fax: (063)-388-7055 E-mail: lafccodincorporated@yahoo.com
Project Reviewer (NetRes / Collaborators) that monitors the project:
Izumi TSURITA, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) E-mail: tsurita@iges.or.jp
Area
Climate Change 3R Biodiversity & Ecosystem Water Capacity Development etc. Others
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