NTFP-EP Philippines

On September 18, community leaders and conservation groups from across South Palawan gathered at Maruyog Ridge for the Nature’s Heartbeat Orientation, a necessary step before the beginning of a four-year programme that channels flexible, trust-based support to locally led conservation in Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in Palawan.

Rural and Indigenous women in the Philippines turn voice into presence in local governance to keep forests standing. Read the 2025 Assembly highlights.

From shy documenter to trusted guide: Lovely’s journey with UGNAYIN PH and GLA shows how indigenous youth defend Sierra Madre’s forests and culture