Philippines

Protecting nature and the benefits it provides

For more than 25 years, Conservation International-Philippines has worked to protect Philippines' forests, seas and biodiversity, for the long-term benefit of Filipinos.

Through a combination of applied science, policy work and efforts in the field, we provide actionable solutions to pressing environmental issues that threaten livelihoods — such as deforestation, declining fish stocks and the illegal wildlife trade. Working with national and local partners, we're restoring forests and rehabilitating mangroves, establishing protections for delicate marine ecosystems, and fighting biodiversity loss in a nation that boasts more than 20,000 species of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth.

From Mount Mantalingahan to the Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape, we remain committed to protecting nature in Philippines and the benefits it provides.

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Combining nature and engineering to protect low-lying communities

As a nation comprised of more than 7,000 islands, Philippines has always been subject to extreme weather. As climate change increases, storm surges and typhoons are becoming commonplace.

To help protect low-lying communities, Conservation International-Philippines is working to integrate natural coastal buffers, like mangroves, peatlands and coral reefs, with man-made infrastructure, such as seawalls and dams. This 'green-gray' approach offers an effective solution to threats posed by storms like Haiyan — and helps protect critical ecosystems and the services they provide to local communities.

As part of this work, we're restoring coral reefs and marine biodiversity by creating more sustainable local fisheries, rehabilitating mangrove habitats through a widespread planting program, and working closely with partners in regional and national government to implement green-gray projects in vulnerable communities.

Where we work in Philippines

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