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Strategies


            Sustainable integrated area development (SIAD) and participatory environmental
            governance  will  be  an  overarching  principle  that  will  be  adopted  in  addressing
            ecological, economic, political, cultural, societal, human, and spiritual challenges
            and opportunities in a specific area. Climate change and disaster risks will also be
            seriously considered.
            To sustain biodiversity and functioning of ecosystem services
               •   Adopt  ridge-to-reef approach and intensify sustainable integrated area
                   development.

               Forest and Watershed
               •   Clearly demarcate the high-value conservation areas that need proper
                   management (protection zones) from areas for private sector investment
                   (production zones).
               •   Reverse the loss of forest cover by continuing to rehabilitate degraded
                   forestlands, including critical watersheds, and strengthening protection of
                   remaining natural forests.
               •   Effectively manage protected areas through ecosystem restoration, as well
                   as demarcation and zoning to avoid encroachment into protected areas.
               •   Strengthen law enforcement against illegal trade of wildlife species.
               •   Come up with appropriate tenure and management arrangement to
                   establish accountability of communities in the management of forestlands
                   and protected areas, while allowing them to enjoy economic returns.
               •   Improve land administration and management.
               •   Strengthen research and development on forest, watershed, and
                   biodiversity.

               Mineral Resources
               •   Strengthen environmental and social safeguards for mineral resources
                   development. Strictly enforce existing laws, rules and regulations in the
                   mining industry.

               Coastal and Marine
               •   Enforce complete delineation, delimitation, and zoning of municipal
                   waters.
               •   Strengthen law enforcement and the management of coastal and marine
                   areas. (See also PDP Chapter 8).
               •   Rationalize the identification of marine protected areas and their networks.
               •   Intensify research on coastal and marine habitats and resources.




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