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We provide grants and technical assistance for forest protection, restoration, and conservation.

Established in 2002, under two bilateral agreements between the governments of the United States of America and the Philippines, the Forest Foundation Philippines is a non-profit organization that provides grants and technical assistance to individuals and organizations that empower the people to protect and conserve the forests.

02/06/2026

🌱 : NbS Forum 2025 Recap

✨ Last year, PUNLA: A Multistakeholder Forum on Nature-based Solutions ( ) brought together over 5,000 participants from various sectors through in-person sessions, Zoom, and Facebook livestreams to strengthen collaboration and collective action for high-integrity, gender-responsive NbS in the Philippines.

💚The forum served as a space to:
🤝 Exchange knowledge and good practices on NbS
🌿 Convene communities of practice
📍 Map NbS initiatives across the country
🗣️ Identify key challenges and recommendations for institutionalizing NbS

💚 The discussions highlighted urgent priorities, including:
🏛️ Localization and empowerment of Local Government Units (LGUs)
👥 Inclusive and knowledge-based approaches
💰 Sustainable financing and livelihoods
📊 Better science-policy and data linkages
📌 Strengthening data, monitoring, and learning

🌳 These discussions continue to help shape pathways toward climate resilience and sustainable development through NbS.

📖 Access the full report here: pcp4nbs.forestfoundation.ph/learn

👀 The conversation continues this June. Stay tuned for the next NbS Forum as we bring together more voices, insights, and actions to advance NbS in the Philippines!

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02/06/2026

💚As a member of the IUCN National Committee Philippines, together with IUCN Regional Director for Asia, Dr. Dindo Campilan, we joined a courtesy meeting with Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Atty. Mitch Cuna to discuss collaborative actions for the country's environment.

🍃 The meeting provided an opportunity to formally introduce the newly established IUCN National Committee Philippines to the DENR leadership, present its strategic priorities, and discuss areas of alignment.

🤝As part of the discussion, the Committee reaffirmed its commitment to supporting DENR's biodiversity conservation and sustainable development agenda. Potential areas of collaboration were identified, including technical and strategic support for national biodiversity initiatives and participation in relevant technical working groups.

🌏 Through stronger partnerships and collective action, we can advance effective, science-based, and inclusive approaches to conserving the Philippines’ rich biodiversity for future generations. towards transformative change.

28/05/2026

✨ Last year, leaders and advocates from the government, civil society organizations, local communities, and the academe came together at : A Multistakeholder Forum on Nature-based Solutions ( ), convened by Forest Foundation Philippines with the Government of Canada, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) , and the IUCN.

💡 The forum focused on building a shared understanding of high-integrity NbS, highlighting its vital role in restoring ecosystems while addressing the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and social vulnerability in the Philippines.

🖌️ We partnered with Creatives to synthesize the learnings and insights gathered from the forum through a live visual documentation. The graphic recording includes a synthesis of both days of the forum, as well as the workshops on setting priorities for NbS action in the Philippines and shaping the policy framework for high-integrity NbS in the country.

📥 Download the graphic recording of PUNLA here: https://bit.ly/NbSForum25GR.

🚀 And that was just the beginning—an upcoming forum is set for June!

📣 More details coming soon.

👀 Watch this space for updates! towards transformative change.

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26/05/2026

🤝 UNDP Philippines

🎉 Forest Foundation Philippines, in partnership with UNDP Philippines, recently launched the Eighth Operational Phase of the GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP8), continuing over 30 years of empowering local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Community-based Organizations (CBOs) to lead community-driven environmental action.

🌱 SGP8 strengthens landscape–seascape approaches that integrate biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and community well-being, while providing capacity building and grant support to local communities.

📍 Funded by the Global Environment Facility, SGP8 will be implemented with UNDP Philippines and DENR–BMB until 2028, reaching key biodiversity and conservation areas across the country including Aurora, Quezon, Calamianes Group of Islands, Catanduanes, Cluster 6 River Basin in Samar, Siargao Island Protected Landscapes and Seascapes, and Surigao del Norte.

💬 UNDP Philippines Resident Representative Christopher Bahuet emphasized the central role of communities in the programme, saying, “Communities serve as the heart and soul of the SGP. It mobilizes bottom-up action by empowering civil society organizations and community-based organizations, including women’s organizations, Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, and other marginalized and vulnerable sectors.”

💬 Ms. Edwina Garchitorena, Chairperson of Forest Foundation Philippines, shared, “In alignment with the SGP strategy, we at Forest Foundation Philippines strongly believe that when communities are equipped and trusted, they become the most impactful and effective stewards of the environment. We are eager and grateful for the opportunity to further broaden our reach and support more communities across diverse ecosystems.”

🖱️ Read the article here: https://www.forestfoundation.ph/news/

🤓 Learn more about SGP8: https://www.forestfoundation.ph/grant-programs/

26/05/2026

🤝 We are honored to support and join the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy - BARMM's First Partners Convergence Meeting.

💬 The meeting brought together BARMM ministries, national agencies, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and development partners to align efforts on biodiversity conservation, sustainable fisheries, coastal and marine management, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, and climate resilience.

🌱 We also discussed coordinated efforts to protect the Sulu–Sulawesi Seascape, and strengthened alignment with key frameworks such as the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) 2024-2040 and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

💚 A shared step towards inclusive environmental governance in BARMM.

23/05/2026

🐢This , let’s celebrate and protect sea turtles, ancient ocean dwellers that have shaped marine ecosystems for over 110 million years.

🌊From coral reefs to seagrass beds, they play a vital role in keeping our oceans healthy while also holding deep cultural and ecological significance.

🥺But sea turtles face growing threats, from pollution and climate change to habitat loss and human activities.

🤞 The good news? Small everyday actions can make a real difference in their survival!

📖 Learn more about sea turtles and their connection to people and fisheries through 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘢 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴: 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 by Dr. Teodora Uy Bagarinao, our grantee, a valuable resource on sea turtle ecology and conservation in the Philippines.

💚Protect our mangroves and coastal forests. Protect our oceans. Protect sea turtles.

💌Apply for a grant or partner with us today: www.forestfoundation.ph.

22/05/2026

📣 Today, we are celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity ( )!

🌏 IDB is observed annually to commemorate the adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity ( ), a global commitment to protect life on Earth in all its forms.

✨ This year’s theme, “Acting locally for global impact,” highlights a powerful truth: Meaningful change begins at the local level.

🌟 The success of global efforts to halt and reverse biodiversity loss depends on the strength of local action, on the commitment of communities, organizations, Indigenous Peoples (IPs), and governments working together to protect and conserve the environment.

💚 To contribute to this global effort, we supported the Updating of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in the Philippines to come up with an updated KBA list in the Philippines, and to facilitate its use in the conservation and sustainable management of our biodiversity.

🤝 This project is being implemented by our grantees, the Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines, Haribon Foundation, UP Diliman Institute of Biology Alumni.

🌳 Conserving biodiversity is a shared responsibility, rooted in local action and scaled through collective effort.

💌 Do you know an area that may qualify as a KBA? You may nominate a site or submit relevant data, studies, or documentation through this link: https://bit.ly/FFPIBD26.

20/05/2026

🐝 Happy World Bee Day!

🤓 Today, let's learn about honey's bee-nefits and why it's important to support local honey.

🤝 This post is based on a science communication collaboration project among Forest Foundation, and our grantees, Dr. Denise Matias, research scientist, and DRINK Editorial and Design, creative agency.

🖱️ To know more about the intersection of local honey, livelihoods, and indigenous communities, you may visit Dr. Matias’ transdisciplinary project titled Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, and Traditions from Indigenous Forest Products in the Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental Landscape (BEST Forest) project here: https://bestforests.wordpress.com/.

18/05/2026

🤝🏼 WORK WITH US! 🤝🏼

👀 We are looking for a Program Associate.

➡️ Swipe to have a quick view of the responsibilities, requirements, and salary and benefits.

🖱️ Visit our website for the full job post and application procedure: https://www.forestfoundation.ph/careers/program-associate-2/

📆 Deadline for Applications: May 27, 2026

🤔 Questions? Email [email protected] or call us at +63 2 8891 0595.

15/05/2026

🌿This , let’s celebrate and conserve biodiversity.

🤓Explore Philippine flora and fauna through publications by our grantees:

📘 Flora and Fauna of Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landscape Field Guide by -Seeds Development Association, Inc. highlights the unique species of Mt. Mantalingahan.

📗 Ultramafic Flora of the Philippines by Dr. Edwino S. Fernando and Dr. Marilyn Quimado documents decades of research on ultramafic (bonsai) forests, which are rare and highly endemic ecosystems often found in mining areas and continuously under threat.

📘 The Mammals of Luzon Island: Biogeography and Natural History of a Philippine Fauna by Dr. Lawrence R. Heaney, Dr. Danilo S. Balete, and Mr. Erick A. Rickart reveals the remarkable mammalian diversity of Luzon and its importance to conservation.

🌱 These publications can deepen our understanding and appreciation of our local biodiversity.

🖱️For more information, please visit: https://www.forestfoundation.ph/publications/.

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