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PhilCCAP, PEMSEA continue partnership; Blueyou tapped to scout for potential seaweed farming sites in SIPLAS

The Philippines Climate Change Adaptation Project (PhilCCAP) continues to collaborate with the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA), as the latter assists the project in looking for potential investments which could provide long-term security for the project’s beneficiaries in Siargao Islands Protected Landscape and Seascape (SIPLAS)....

Cap-B program continues in Basco

With the aim of strengthening the current capabilities of project managers and ensuring a more sustained availability of experienced and competent personnel to handle environment and natural resources (ENR) projects, two advanced training courses – one on Managing Project Implementation and the other on Project Monitoring and Evaluation – under the Capacity Building (Cap-B) Program for Foreign-Assisted Projects were conducted....

Back-to-back PSC meetings held

Two big ticket projects of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) namely the Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management Project (INREMP) and the Forestland Management Project (FMP) conducted their 1st Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meetings on June 8, 2016, and on June 24, 2016, respectively.

SGP5 holds training of trainers for communities

As part of its capacity-building activities, the GEF Small Grants Programme in the Philippines (SGP5) recently held a Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops on Biodiversity-friendly Enterprises (BDFE), Community-based Biodiversity Monitoring and Evaluation Systems (CBMES), and Ecosystem Valuation (EV) from May 17 to 24, 2016 in Baler, Aurora.

Pair of landmark laws on environment enacted in Davao Oriental

Barely after the final salvo and the local elections smoke cleared in Davao Oriental, outgoing Governor Corazon Malanyaon, now Congresswoman-elect of District I, and re-elected Mayor of Tarragona, Nestor Uy, have signed separate important environmental legislations for their respective province and municipality.

A Coral Triangle Day with HS students

As part of the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME) Project’s capacity building program with Philippine partners in NIPAS sites such as El Nido -Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area, a full week of Science Camp called 'Guardians of the Coral Triangle Science Camp’ took place....

SSME tri-national partners gather in full force for successful project implementation

A two-day regional planning meeting for the Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape Project (formerly SSME Project) was held on May 24 - 25, 2016 to align the respective work plans of the partner countries Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines to the new Outputs, Outcomes and Indicators (OOI)....

Celebrating International Biodiversity Day with #‎selfieforbiodiversity‬ photo contest

The BMUB-IKI-funded Protected Area Management Enhancement (PAME) project, which is implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) celebrated the International Biodiversity....

Ordinance writeshop to protect Busuanga’s watershed and remaining forest areas

The Protected Area Management Enhancement (PAME) project and the Community Centered Conservation (C3) Philippines conducted an ordinance writeshop to support the establishment of two community-based Forest Protected Areas in....

25th Annual Philippine Biodiversity Symposium held

The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through the Coastal and Marine Division of the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB-CMD), joined forces....

FASPS meets with WB Implementation Support Mission to PhilCCAP; achievements of Phase I underscored

Headed by Assistant Secretary Rommel R. Abesamis, officials of the Foreign Assisted and Special Projects Service (FASPS) attended the final meeting for the World Bank Implementation Support Mission to the Philippines Climate Change Adaptation Project....

Bike, hike, plant!

In celebration of the 153rd anniversary of Philippine Forestry Service and Arbor Day, the GIZ Climate Program (REDD+, SupportCCC II, and ForClim II) participated in the “Bike. Hike. Plant.” event organized by the Forest Management Bureau (FMB) and National Bicycle Organization on....

How empowering women cultivates holistic, stronger forestland management

The forestry sector is used to be tagged as a male-dominated arena in the past decades. With the emergence of community-based forest management or CBFM, which positions local communities at the center of managing forest resources, recognition of the role of women in forestry becomes....

Implementation Agreement of Forest and Climate Protection in Panay Phase II between DENR and GIZ inked

Following the issuance of the Note Verbale between the Government of the Philippines and the Federal Republic of Germany on October 26, 2015 regarding the implementation of the Forest and Climate Forest....

GIZ-PAME conducted Negros Island Region annual assessment and planning workshop

The Annual Assessment and Planning Workshop for Regional Protected Area Management Enhancement (PAME) Partners of DENR-GIZ PAME was held on February 11-12, 2016 at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol....

Conference on forest development planning for climate change resilience and poverty reduction held

The Forest Management Bureau (FMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), World Bank, and the Program on Forests (PROFOR) organized a conference on Forest Development Planning for Climate Change Resilience and Poverty Reduction on February 24, 2016 in time for....

Philippine ICCA Project now in full swing

On March 18, 2015, the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) conducted an orientation to introduce a new project, “Strengthening National Systems to Improve Governance and Management of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Conservation Areas and Territories” Project, also....

DENR delegates attend the 107th Annual Conference and Trade Show of IDEA

Delegates of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) are off to the US to attend the 107th International District Energy Association (IDEA) 2016 Annual Conference and Trade Show in St. Paul River Centre, Minnesota....

PAME Project on reconnaissance visit to a proposed forest and watershed reserve

In celebration of the International Day of Forests on March 5-9, 2016, a reconnaissance visit to the proposed protected forest and watershed of Barangay Cheey and Bogtong in Busuanga, Palawan was conducted by the Community Centered Conservation’s (C3) Philippines....

Coastal communities in Balabac, Palawan are optimistic about their environment

The community visioning activity conducted by the GIZ SSME Project together with its partner agency Biodiversity Management Bureau revealed the critical role of a healthy environment in providing a promising future for the lives of the coastal villagers in Barangay Ramos and Barangay Salang in Balabac, Palawan. Participated in by more than fifty residents from these island barangays....

INREMP, ADB conduct social safeguards orientation and field visit to Chico URB

The Integrated Natural Resources Management Project (INREMP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) conducted a Social Safeguards Orientation in and a Field Visit to the Upper Chico River Basin....

GIZ-SSME releases a review paper on Ocean Governance Initiatives in the East Asian Seas

The GIZ-SSME Project is set to launch and release a comprehensive and analytical review paper on Ocean Governance Initiatives in the East Asian Seas—Lessons and Recommendations that will hopefully contribute to a deeper understanding of regional ocean governance initiatives, their governance mechanisms and....

PhilCCAP launches knowledge products to boost PH climate change adaptability

The Philippines Climate Change Adaptation Project (PhilCCAP) launched its knowledge products on March 1, 2016 at a ceremony in the Grand Ballroom of the Century Park Hotel, Manila. Dubbed as the “PhilCCAP Products Launching Day,” the event showcased products....

FASPS and NEDA hold 2016 orientation workshop on ODA

The Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Service (FASPS), in partnership with the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), conducted the Orientation Workshop on the Official Developmental Assistance (ODA) in Angeles City, Pampanga to inculcate among the project implementers the importance of efficient, accurate, and timely provision of information in ODA forms.

IPOPs reduction pushes forward with the safe closure and rehabilitation of dump site in Banquerohan, Legazpi City

One crucial component of the Integrated Persistent Organic Pollutants (IPOPs) Management Project is the reduction of releases of Unintentionally-Produced Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs) in critical areas. Such is the case of a dumpsite in Barangay Banquerohan, Legazpi City. To achieve this goal, a Safe Closure and Rehabilitation Plan (SCRP) for Banquerohan dumpsite....

Protected area boards approve management plans

The primary administrative bodies of the Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape (SIPLAS) and the Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape (PPLS) have approved the updated management plans for the two protected areas on October 23 and October 30 respectively.

PhilCCAP secures LGU support for marine area networking

The marine protected area (MPA) network, an intergovernmental protocol that seeks to unify efforts to protect and develop Siargao Island’s marine areas, is finally approved.

FASPS and DENR operating units in coordination summit

To ensure strong coordination with other DENR offices and to properly implement its mandate to oversee, coordinate and facilitate the preparation, implementation and evaluation of the department’s foreign assisted and special projects, FASPS conducted a three day workshop on December 16-18, 2015 at the Interpark Hotel, Subic, Zambales.

Training series on biodiversity-friendly agri practices kicks off in the Visayas

The consultative workshop on the Training of Trainers (ToT) for the Biodiversity-Friendly Agricultural Practices (BDFAPs) held last October 26-29, 2015 at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City officially rolled out the joint Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Department of Agriculture (DA) capacity building initiative to promote biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices in and around protected areas (PAs) and key biodiversity areas (KBAs), and its promotion in agricultural landscapes around the country.

PhilCCAP polishes comms and finance plans

The Philippines Climate Change Adaptation Project forged a definite financial and communication plan for its extension phase during a summit in Angeles, Pampanga attended by its implementing government agencies – October 1-2, 2015.

PhilCCAP begins nationwide outreach

With the completion of most of the outputs of the Philippines Climate Change Adaptation Project (PhilCCAP) in 2015, the project decided to embark on an ambitious drive to publicize its products to nationwide audiences beginning with a three-day protected areas convention held from November 9 to 11, 2015 in Mandaluyong City.

Group launches two reports on how to build "Blue Economy" in the East Asian Seas Region

Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) launches two new reports this week at the East Asian Seas Congress 2015 in Danang, Vietnam, exploring the potential for building a “blue economy” in the region.

Proposal to improve ecosystem services reduce CC vulnerability gathers momentum

The Philippines is among the top 10 most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change but it has exceptional levels of biological diversity that, if properly managed, can provide resiliency to adverse climate change impacts.

Philippines reports on the implementation of sustainable development strategy 2012-2016

Sustainable development of coastal and marine resources can be achieved through regional cooperation and continued collaboration. Recognizing the benefits of working together, 12 states in the East Asian region including the Philippines, adopted the Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS-SEA) as framework in addressing marine governance issues in the region through specific strategies and action programs.

DCS learning mission goes to UK

As part of the three-country District Cooling System (DCS) Learning Missions, Cofely UK Limited invited the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to the Kings Yard Energy Center on December 1 – 6, 2015 to examine DCS technologies and applications that they employ and to assess its suitability in the Philippines.

NPS-ENRMP

• GEF Project Procurement Plan CY2012 (PDF, 441 KB)
• MBCO Project Procurement Plan CY2012 (PDF, 185 KB)
• SIM LOAN Project Procurement Plan CY2012 (PDF, 11.5 MB)
• SIM LOAN CATEGORY B Project Procurement Plan CY2012 (PDF, 2.42 MB)

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• Project Procurement Plan CY2012-2015 (PDF, 488 KB)

ICRMP

• ICRMP Project Procurement Plan CY2015 (PDF, 7.96 MB)

CBFMMP

• CBFMMP Project Procurement Plan CY2012 (PDF, 411 KB)

FASPS joins Pro-Earth Run 2016

Personnel of the Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Service (FASPS) participated in the 3K/5K/10K Pro-Earth Run at SM Mall of Asia Grounds, Pasay City.

DENR, USAID launch LAWIN forest and biodiversity protection system in Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the innovative LAWIN Forest and Biodiversity Protection System in Ilagan City, Isabela. LAWIN, named after the local name of the Philippine Hawk Eagle (Nisaetus philipensis), applies a science-based approach to protect forests and the wildlife that depend on these.

DENR, WB & ADB on a joint scoping mission to PPCR in PH

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) conducted a five-day Joint Scoping Mission with the World Bank (WB) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) on November 23-27, 2015 after the Government of the Philippines (GOP) through the DENR expressed its intent to be part of the global strategic program under the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) leading to the Pilot Program on Climate Resilience (PPCR) to address climate change and variability challenges.

DENR rubs elbows with experts in international waste management symposium

Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) attended the 15th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium held in Cagliari City of Sardinia, Italy. DENR’s participation was ably facilitated by the Project Management Office (PMO) of the Integrated Persistent Organic Pollutants (IPOPs) Management Project with support from the World Bank.

DENR presents ecosystem development accounts to stakeholders in Palawan

With the development of ecosystem accounts for Southern Palawan nearing finalization, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), together with the World Bank, conducted dissemination forums in Palawan. This activity forms part of the implementation of review mission for the Philippines Wealth Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services (Phil-WAVES) Project of the Bank.

IPOPs Management Project support mission commences

The seventh implementation support mission for the Integrated Persistent Organic Pollutants (IPOPs) Management Project was carried out from July 13 to 31, 2015. The mission discussed about the Project Restructuring and conducted field visits   to the project sites in the cities of Cabanatuan, Legazpi, and Butuan for the UPOPs Action Plan implementation. The mission  capped off with a management meeting presided by DENR Undersecretary Manuel Gerochi on July 31, 2015.

High-level training on GIAHS is on

In cooperation with the United Nations – Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Service (DENR-FASPS) participated in the 2nd High-Level Training on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) last September 5-20, 2015 in China.

DENR-FASPS, ADB hold ICRMP review mission

The DENR Foreign-Assisted and Special Projects Service, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), conducted a Project Completion Review Mission for the Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project (ICRMP) last September 29-30, 2015 in Davao Oriental.

BPP undertakes transboundary planning in KBAs

The DENR’s Biodiversity Management Bureau has set off a pioneering initiative to assist local government units and DENR field offices and local stakeholders in crafting transboundary plans of at least two key biodiversity areas (KBAs) in eight demonstration sites under the Biodiversity Partnerships Project (BPP).

FMP execs tackle project implementation issues, concerns

Forestland Management Project (FMP) executives tackled Project implementation status, issues and concerns in relation to its overall targets during its first Project Technical Committee (PTC) meeting held last 30 July 2015 at the Forest Management Bureau (FMB).

SSME releases marine turtles rescue & rehabilitation manual

Quezon City, Philippines—Marine turtles are biodiversity heroes because they facilitate nutrient transfer from ocean to land and vice versa. They got a much-needed boost on the International Day for Biological Diversity through the launch of the Response Manual to Marine Turtle Incidents by the Support to the Implementation of the Tri-National Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion Comprehensive Action Plan (SSME-CAP) project of the ...