Philippines NBCAP

13/05/2026

Since the launch of the NBCAP Blue Carbon Ecosystems (BCE) Explorer, around 500 unique users have already explored the platform — with traffic driven largely through direct sharing and social media.

The data also shows that users are accessing the Explorer across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices, helping make blue carbon information more accessible.

Thank you to everyone who explored, clicked, shared, and supported the platform so far. Every visit helps strengthen awareness for our coastal ecosystems 💙

Keep sharing! Keep exploring!

Access the explorer here: https://lnkd.in/gURS77h8
(Optimized for tablet and desktop viewing to access all panels)

07/04/2026

Planting mangroves isn’t always the solution, especially when it’s done wrong.

This article highlights how poorly planned efforts—like planting the wrong species in the wrong areas—can do more harm than good, even damaging existing ecosystems.

Mangrove restoration must be science-based, site-specific, and community-informed. Because protecting our coasts means doing it right.

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MANILA, Philippines — Along a stretch of coastline, volunteers wade into shallow water, pressing mangrove seedlings into the mud — one by one, row after row. It is a familiar scene across the

07/04/2026

Women’s Month may be over, but the stories of women leading climate action are far from finished.💙

Meet Maria Josella Pangilinan of Wetlands International Philippines—a key partner of the Philippines NBCAP and a leader with over 30 years of experience in mangrove and coastal conservation.

Working at the intersection of science, policy, and communities, she champions blue carbon ecosystems as vital climate solutions. Through years of showing up and doing the work, she has proven that leadership is built on consistency, trust, and impact.

Her message to women: Trust your instincts, stay curious, and don’t wait for permission to lead. 🌊💚

07/04/2026

Mangroves face ongoing threats, and collaboration has never been more important.

The Philippine Mangrove Conference 2026, hosted by DENR-Biodiversity Management Bureau with Global Mangrove Alliance Philippines, united 150+ stakeholders to align science, innovation, and action—and lay the groundwork for a National Blue Carbon Roadmap.

Protecting mangroves means protecting communities. Let’s work together. 💚

01/04/2026

Women’s Month may be over, but stories like Agatha’s continue to inspire. 🌱

From digging in mangrove mud to shaping climate finance policies, she shows how curiosity, courage, and immersion in real-world challenges can lead to meaningful impact. As one of Philippine NBCAP’s partners in blue carbon, she works closely with communities and governments to protect coastal ecosystems and support climate action. Her secret? Trusting herself, taking action, and learning from mistakes along the way.

Agatha reminds us that protecting our coasts and communities takes both passion and boldness. 💚

01/04/2026

MAMA MO BLUE, CARBON MO BLUE? 🌱😅

Mangroves and seagrasses store carbon and protect communities from climate impacts. With the Philippines’ first national blue carbon roadmap, we now have a clear path to safeguard our coasts and tackle climate change.

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01/04/2026

ICYMI: Leaders and experts from Indonesia, Viet Nam, and the Philippines National Blue Carbon Action Partnerships (NBCAPs), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the World Economic Forum came together to share insights, experiences, and best practices in blue carbon ecosystem conservation.

From inspiring success stories to practical solutions for protecting our coasts and communities, this exchange showcased how collaboration across nations and sectors can drive meaningful impact for our oceans and climate.

📽 Watch the highlights and see how knowledge, partnerships, and action come together to protect our blue carbon ecosystems!



DENR-Biodiversity Management Bureau Konservasi Indonesia UNDP in Việt Nam

31/03/2026

Mangroves protect our communities—and they need our protection too.

The Philippine Mangrove Conference 2026 highlighted both progress and challenges in safeguarding our coasts, urging LGUs, communities, and conservation groups to work together.

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A long-delayed greenbelt zone law and new challenges posed by memorandum circulars from two government agencies greeted conservationists at the Philippine Mangr

31/03/2026

Spotlight on women protecting our blue carbon ecosystems 💚

Meet Ms. Diona Silvido, MENRO of Ajuy and one of the partners of Philippines NBCAP in protecting our mangroves and coastal communities. Her passion for environmental conservation spans over 20 years—from leading seedling and mangrove programs to contributing to climate projects—showing how patience, perseverance, and love for community can drive real change.

Her message to women who want to work in the environment: Be patient, stay resilient, embrace responsibility, and never stop caring for your community and our natural heritage.

30/03/2026

5,000 strong and growing 💚

Maraming salamat po for being part of our community! Your support helps amplify the call to protect our blue carbon ecosystems—our natural shields, our livelihoods, and our shared future.

This milestone is not just a number. This is 5,000 voices standing for our coasts and communities. 💙

Tuloy-tuloy lang. Para sa kalikasan, para sa bayan.

30/03/2026

Our natural shields are fading.

Mangroves protect millions of Filipinos—but rising threats from development and climate change are putting them at risk. The call is clear: we need urgent, science-based, and coordinated action.

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Amid the rising threats to the coastal communities throughout the archipelago from intensified storms, rising sea levels, shifting coastlines, and infrastructure developments that challenge science based conservation initiatives, hundreds of stakeholders from across the country will converge in Quez...