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Fifth Operational Phase of the GEF Small Grants Programme in the Philippines
by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (United Nations entity)
The goal of the Programme is to secure global environmental benefits through community-based initiatives and actions in selected priority sites in the Philippines. It provides funding support to initiatives of NGOs, Peoples' Organizations (PO) and other Community-based Organizations in Biodiversity Conservation.

SGP aims to (1) improve the sustainability of protected areas through community-based actions by building effective models for community-based governance of protected areas; (2) mainstream biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in the management of production landscapes and seascapes by local communities; and (3) increase the capacity of SGP partner NGOs, POs, CBOs to diagnose and understand the complex and dynamic nature of global environmental problems and to develop local solutions.
Progress reports
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
Type of commitment
  • Community or Locally Managed Marine Areas
  • Integrated Coastal Management
  • Ecosystem-based Adaptation
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
Type of commitment
  • Compliance, monitoring and enforcement
  • Reduction and elimination fishing practices and gear that destroy/degrade marine habitat
  • Science-based fisheries management plans
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
Type of commitment
  • No take marine protected area
  • Marine protected area with partial protection
  • Multiple use marine protected area
  • Locally or community managed marine areas
  • MPA management and/or enforcement
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
Type of commitment
  • Economic benefits from sustainable fisheries
  • Economic benefits from sustainable tourism
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
Type of commitment
  • Scientific, socioeconomic and interdisciplinary research
  • Research capacity development
  • Data access and sharing
  • Training and professional development
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
Type of commitment
  • Legal/policy/institutional measures
  • Community empowerment for fisheries management
Dec 2017
At least 10 effective models for community-based governance of protected areas demonstrated
Dec 2017
At least 10 community-managed protected or conservation areas established or enhanced encompassing 100,000 hectares
Dec 2017
Alternative biodiversity-friendly agriculture, fisheries and forestry products produced and marketed by at least 30 communities
Dec 2017
400,000 hectares of production landscapes and seascapes explicitly integrate biodiversity conservation objectives
In-kind contribution
1:1 counterpart of partners in terms of funds, office space, equipment, meeting/training costs, etc.
Financing (in USD)
4,500,000 USD
Staff / Technical expertise
Scientists, experts (livelihood, sustainable agriculture), specialists
Basic information
Time-frame: June 2013 - December 2017
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Partners
1. Daluhay, Inc. (NGO) 2. Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc. (NGO) 3. Palawan NGO Network, Inc. (NGO) 4. Palawan Center for Appropriate and Rural Technology (NGO) 5.Maliliit na Mangingisda ng Caramay Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CSO) 6. Sabang Mangrove Paddle Boat Tour Guide Association, Inc. (CSO) 7. Sabang Sea Ferry Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CSO) 8. Palawan State University-Center for Strategic Policy and Governance, Inc. (Academic Institution) 9. C3 Philippines (NGO) 10. Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc. (NGO) 11. Center for Empowerment and Resource Development (NGO) 12. Pasay, Kinis Bangus Producers Association (CSO) 13. Lakas at Pagkakaisa ng Asosasyon sa San Pedro (CSO) 14. Northern Samar Environmental Protectors, Inc.-University of Eastern Philippines (CSO) 15. Sentro Ha Pagpausawag na Panginabuhi, Inc. (NGO) 16. Cansangaya Fisherfolk Association (CSO) 17. Guiuan Development Foundation, Inc. (NGO)
Ocean Basins
  • North Pacific
Beneficiary countries
Other beneficaries
Contact information
Floradema Eleazar, Inclusive Sustainable Development Team Leader, floradema.eleazar@undp.org, 632 2944082
Makati City / Quezon City, Philippines
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