Mindanao River Basin Management Council

29/09/2025

The Mindanao River Basin is a lifeline for communities, ecosystems, and local economies. But natural and human-induced hazards, climate extremes, land-use change, and data gaps are increasing disaster risks.

On , we’re sharing a key study by Xavier University researchers, supported by the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid-funded Project, that spotlights risks and practical solutions in the country’s second largest river basin.

📖 Read the report: https://rilhub.org/2025/07/24/landscape-risk-assessment-mindanao-river-basin/

This study was conducted in partnership with the Mindanao River Basin Management Council, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), and DOST-PAGASA.

This report presents the findings of the Mindanao River Basin – Landscape Risk Assessment, undertaken to comprehensively assess the basin’s vulnerability to climate change and natural hazards and to inform the development of sustainable development strategies. Initiated in September 2024, the pr...

05/04/2025

MRBMC Secretariat is looking for a Project Development Officer.

📢 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚! 📢

We are looking for interested professional to join us as Project Development Officer at the Area Management Office – South Central Mindanao (Koronadal City) / MRBMC Secretariat Office.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Environmental Science, Political Science, Public Administration, Development Communication, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
At least two (2) years of experience in program and project preparation and implementation, particularly in integrated water resource management
With experience in research on climate change, environmental conservation, water resource, and sustainable development
At least one (1) year of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of government and/or foreign-assisted programs and projects
Experience in administrative work or related programs and activities

Application deadline: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

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22/03/2025

22/03/2025

The Mindanao River Basin Management Council (MRBMC), supported by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XII, held its second Environment Committee Meeting on March 21, 2025, at Dream Weavers Hotel, Koronadal City and also via Zoom platform.

This gathering emphasized collective action in addressing environmental concerns within the Mindanao River Basin and featured proposals to mitigate Central Mindanao's flooding challenges.

One significant initiative presented was the use of traditional nature-based solutions such as bamboo dikes to reduce soil erosion and manage flood risks in the Allah River Valley.

The meeting served as a platform for stakeholders to collaborate on sustainable environmental strategies, including adopting ecosystem-based approaches for resilience.

Key resolutions from the meeting included supporting the creation of the Mindanao-Simuay Watershed Management Council and promoting a Ridge to Reef (R2R) approach—a comprehensive framework for managing ecosystems across land and water interfaces.

Participation from various government and non-government agencies underscored the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration in protecting the river basin.

DENR officials encouraged continuous engagement and proactive efforts to restore and safeguard the basin, emphasizing the region's dependency on this vital resource.

| source: Mindanao Development Authority - South Central Mindanao