Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation Into Development March 2013

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1 Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation Into Development March 2013 Challenges to Climate Change Adaptation in Socially Vulnerable and Marginalized group Palawan, Philippine by: Merlinda V. Hilario Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff

2 OUTLINE of PRESENTATION: The Strategic Importance of Palawan The SEP Law Initiatives and Programs Current Challenges Suggested Future Collaboration with enablers and other stakeholder

3 Strategic Importance The Strategic Importance of Palawan of Palawan Man and Biosphere Reserve,1991

4 Strategic Importance of Palawan

5 Strategic Importance of Palawan Calauit El Nido Tubbataha Reefs Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Ursula Island Mt. Mantalingahan Protected Landsacpe

6 Strategic Importance Areas of Palawan Other Protected MALAMPAYA SOUND PROTECTED LAND AND SEASCAPE VICTORIA-ANEPAHAN MOUNTAIN RANGE KAYANGAN LAKE, CORON RASA ISLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

7 Strategic Importance of Palawan Forests & Wildlife 38% of the country s total wildlife 46% forest cover (1998) highest forest cover in the country Carbon stock sequestration within Palawan s forest is calculated at 206 Million metric tons 44% of remaining mangrove forest

8 SLIDE 13: Mangrove Ecosystem Strategic Importance of Palawan Palawan Mangrove Ecosystem (58,400 ha.) (Highest in the Philippines) Fishpond Demolition

9 Strategic Importance of Palawan Bounties underwater

10 Strategic Environmental Plan for Palawan or SEP Republic Act 7611 (June 19, 1992)

11 on hindsight... The SEP A comprehensive framework for the sustainable development of Palawan A framework that aims to protect & enhance the natural resources & endangered environment A framework to guide the LGUs & other agencies in Palawan on formulation/implementation of plans, programs & projects

12 The SEP Philosophy Sustainable development for Palawan Ecological viability Social acceptability Integrated approach Balance of environmental protection and development Palawan Council for Sustainable Development

13 The SEP > The road to sustainable development envisioned for Palawan is contained in the Strategic Environmental Plan (SEP) > The SEP Law calls for the zoning of Environmentally Critical Areas Network (ECAN), a comprehensive strategy encompassing the whole province and guiding its conservation and developmental undertakings with the participation of the communities involve.

14 The SEP Hon. Abraham Mitra Governor, Palawan Chairman Mr. Romeo Dorado OIC-ED, Secretary Atty. David Ponce De Leon Vice Chairman National Economic Development Authority Deputy Director General Department of Environment & Natural Resources Undersecretary Department of Agriculture Undersecretary The PALAWAN COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Administrative Machinery

15 The SEP Mandates: Policy direction, Governance & Implementation Council Staff: Provides professional support to PCSD goals for the province of Palawan in pursuance of Republic Act 7611 Main strategy : ECAN

16 SEP-ECAN as Regulatory Tool for Resource Use In Palawan Core Zone-423,788 (29.3%) Restricted Use-146,370 (10.1%) Controlled Use-239,437 (16.6%) Traditional Use-172,949 (12.0%) Multiple Use- 463,758 (32.1%) Total Area- 1,446,301 has Source: PCSD ECAN-GIS

17 ECAN Zones Terrestrial Core Zone Restricted Use Area Controlled Use Area Buffer Zone Traditional Use Area Multiple Use Zone Coastal Core Zone Transition/Buffer Area Sustainable/General Use Area Multiple use Zone

18 Major Thrusts 1. Plans, Policies and Guidelines Approved and Issued Conduct of Policy Researches, Studies, Resource Assessments and Inventories Formulation and Approval of Policies and Guidelines Operationalization of EMES 2. Advocacy, Technical Assistance and Other Support Services Provided Advocacy and IEC Capacity and Institutional Building Alignment of Local Plans and Programs with the SEP Preparation/Updating of Management Plans and Programs (ECAN & Others) 3. SEP Guidelines, Rules, Regulations Monitoring of ECAN implementation Issuance/Compliance Monitoring of Clearances and Permits Adjudication, Litigation and Mediation Activities 4. Enforcement of special laws Caves and Cave Resources Act Chainsaw Act Wildlife Act

19 Programs and Initiatives

20 Other Programs/Initiatives Zero Carbon Resort Program Partnership with Grat of Austria Funded by European Union Aims to reduce dependency of resorts to fossil-fueled energy PAL Trees Program Pursuant to the National Greening Program Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) passed Resolution Adopting a Public-Private Partnership for the Provincewide Implementation of the Trees for Life Program in the Province of Palawan Envisioned to be attained through a multilevel and multi-sectoral collaboration of Palawan stakeholders Pista y ang Kagueban (Feast of the forest); IP month celebration Tree planting activity of the batak tribe during IP month celebration Convergence of a new generation of pro-active environmentalists Puerto Princesa s centerpiece of environmental rehabilitation program A showcase of common commitment to contribute to the global effort

21 Other Programs and Initiatives Innovation for the marginalize community To hasten/facilitate decision making, the Council created sectoral committees Tribal Affairs Committee Members are representative from: PCSD, NCIP, Office of the Governor, Provincial Board member, League of Municipalities, Palawan NGO Network, NATRIPAL, IP Community Function: conduct evaluation on tribal issues forwarded by the Council to the committee Accomplishments: Facilitate declaration of tribal ancestral zone for processing of CADT; facilitate consultation with the tribal group and Local government units in reference to the issues raised to the council; Facilitate processing of nontimber forest product permit for the tribes (under study); provide assistance in terms of ICCs AD self delineation; conduct of IEC as requested by the POs,/NGOs; assisted Private sector in the project implementation (formal Education: mother tongue), livelihood project implementation in the vulnerable and marginalize community (molbog Tribe); facilitate tree planting activity. (previous initiatives: agri intensification & diversification; Upland stabilization proj.

22 Current Challenge Advent of mining operations in Palawan: effect of mining: presidential directive: mining ban

23 Current Challenge Mangrove cutting and fishpond conversion Illegal logging

24 Current Challenge Unregistered chainsaws Illegal poaching

25 Current Challenge Destruction of corals due to illegal fishing Wildlife poaching

26 Observations/findings in the climate change adaptation of the marginal communities - - Premature turnover of projects affect their ability to maintain/ sustain the initiative need for an in-depth Information education programs to understand their existence in relation to climate change adaptation. Sustenance/food source: the marginal group has no time to care for the biodiversity; survival is the first priority. Provision of support for livelihood projects will promote adaptation level. need a community organizer/worker who has the ability to tap into the mental pool of the Indigenous community (indigenous knowledge, aspiration, ideas, and insights). The ability to understand the variations among them which are not discernible; Resource pooling (for the enablers) Activities such as tree planting should be appropriated financially, including its maintenance until the trees has rooted/community preparedness.

27 Observations/findings/catalyst in the climate change adaptation of the marginal communities - Reward system is effective as experience with the Batak tribe (use of motivators) Empowerment among Marginal Cultural Communities - Skills to negotiate implementation of what they want/what is adoptable in their locality; - Technical skills development as source of their living. - Adopting a Public-Private Partnership for the Implementation of the Trees for Life Program through a multi-level and multi-sectoral collaboration of stakeholders - Commitment to make a difference (all stake holders):

28 Observations/findings/catalyst in the climate change adaptation of the marginal communities Mitigation/catalyst FOREST PROTECTION AND REFORESTATION SCIENCE AND RESEARCH EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES ORGANIC AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SPIRITUALITY & PHILOSOPHY

29 Suggested Future Collaboration/Cooperation Assistance in terms of rehabilitation of converted forest areas into other uses; Policy and research studies Programs/projects that will provide alternative livelihood for the communities to wean from destructive practices

30 Attend to the needs of the marginalized group, see what you can do, Save the biosphere, Adapt and mitigate climate change, Sustain the future Thank you