10 - Current and Future Initiatives for Philippine Diversity

Question 1

refer to the ongoing programs, projects and actions that are actively being implemented and pursued in a specific area or context at the present time. These initiatives are in place to address various issues, challenges, or goals in the present moment.

Answer 1

current initiatives

Question 2

refer to potential actions and programs that may be implemented in the Philippines in the coming years to further promote diversity and address related issues. These initiatives are not currently in place but are ideas or proposals that could be pursued in the future to address evolving challenges and opportunities related to diversity, culture, environment, and other relevant areas

Answer 2

future initiatives

Question 3

is a comprehensive national framework outlining strategies and actions to conserve and sustainably manage the country’s diverse ecosystems and species over a 14-year period

Answer 3

The Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) 2015-2028

Question 4

PBSAP Objectives (2)

Answer 4

• development and implementation of policies and measures that promote sustainable practices across sectors
• promotes sustainable tourism practices (maximizing the benefits to local communities)

Question 5

In PBSAP Nine Intervention,
The direct program interventions are (3):

Answer 5

(i) Restoration of ecosystem functions
(ii) Promotion of biodiversity-friendly livelihoods
(iii) Strengthening law enforcement

Question 6

In, PBSAP Nine Interventions

Enabling or supporting program interventions that were identified are:

Answer 6

4. communication, education and public awareness
5. capacity development for biodiversity management
6. biodiversity conservation-related research
7. strengthening policy for biodiversity conservation
8. promotion of biodiversity-friendly technology
9. resource mobilization

Question 7

policies and laws (5)

Answer 7

• Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001 (RA 9147)
• Revised Forestry Code of 1975 (PD 705)
• National Greening Program (EO 26, s. 2011)
• Sustainable Forest Management (EO 318, s. 2004)
• National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992 (RA 7586)

Question 8

Future Initiatives of Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (5)

Answer 8

• Conservation target
• Ecosystem services provided
• Human well-being target
• Related to reducing threats to biodiversity
• Related to addressing drivers of threats

Question 9

By 2028:

• the conservation status of nationally and globally threatened species in the country from 2016 levels is maintained or improved
• there will be no net loss in presence and area distribution of live coral cover, mangroves, and seagrasses.
• over 50% of genetic diversity of cultivated plants and farmed and domesticated
  animals and wild relatives will be conserved or maintained.
• the population of migratory bird species identified in selected inland and coastal wetlands along the East Asian Australasian Flyway EAAF will be maintained.

Answer 9

Conservation Target

Question 10

By 2028:

• ecosystem services provided by key biodiversity areas will be enhanced.
• fish stocks of economically important species will be maintained.

Answer 10

Ecosystem services provided

Question 11

By 2028:

• there will be an annual increase of at least 5% in biodiversity conservation related jobs (ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, ecosystem restoration).

Answer 11

Human well-being target

Question 12

By 2028:

• the key threats to biodiversity will be reduced, controlled or managed.

Answer 12

Related to reducing threats to biodiversity

Question 13

By 2028:

• there will be at least 10 nationally recognized agricultural heritage systems.
• there will be improved conservation management of caves.
• capacity for biodiversity conservation of public and private sector groups in terrestrial and marine PAs/KBAs will be strengthened.

Answer 13

Related to addressing drivers of threats