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Sustaining MPA Management through Community-Based Resource Managers. Marivic Pajaro Haribon Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources. Philippine MPAs. Community-based MPAs.
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Sustaining MPA Management through Community-Based Resource Managers MarivicPajaro Haribon Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources
Community-based MPAs “Establish, manage and monitor MPAs with the full and effective participation of, and full respect for the rights of indigenous and local communities…” - COP7, CBD 2004
Local Level Participation ♦Increases compliance and reduce user conflicts ♦ Gather people together to discuss, be informed, develop plans and strategies
Local Level Participation: Communication , Cooperation Feedback • Presentation to community/ municipal council • Validation • Seek support/rewards from local government
Building Ecological Network Network of ecosystem-based municipal MPAs
Strengthen social networks of MPAs; develop international grassroots representation International National Provincial/ Municipal Village LOCAL ADVOCACY NETWORKS (Non-Government Organizations, Academic, Donor agencies) GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION
Learnings and Recommendations > Information generated using participatory process if communicated, can bring immediate action; > Build capacity to utilize information for negotiation and conflict management > CBMPA management can become stepping stones for other management initiatives; > Future studies in ecosystem-based management should integrate local participation. > Integrate of local initiatives to national and int’l >Sustainability becomes more viable if the local agenda is linked to national and international levels of governance Salamatpo!