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Environmental Protection and Restoration Program (MINDANAO)

The project is an integrated program that intends to mobilize the sectoral groups at the barangay level specifically the farmers, women, youth, children and the elderly; to make a concerted action on the environment for sustainability. This is a partnership program between the SCC-CLC PTA and the local government unit at the barangay level.

It aims to protect and develop the water and land resources, restore the degarded environment of the upland communities and develop a sustainable community through the coordinated efforts of the sectoral groups. Specifically, it encourages people to become an environmentally conscious, adopt alternative farming systems, protect and develop the natural resources such as springs, rives and forests, have adequate potable water supply, generate indigenous plant species, and be capable of bringing about a sustainable community.

Implementation and management were the responsbilities of the SCC-CLC PTA.

Partner community associations formed through SCC-CLC PTA assistance handled specific activities at the barangay levels. The same groups management and sustained the small water impounding systems (SWIPs) and other activities.

Technical support was solicited from the Provincial Agriocultural Office and Cotabato NGO-PO Consortium.

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Grantee:

So. Christian College-Creative Learning Center Parent Assoc.

Country:

Philippines

Area Of Work:

Biodiversity

Operational Phase:

Phase 1

Grant Amount:

US$ 38,541.00

Co-Financing Cash:

US$ 33,898.00

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 28,050.26

Project Number:

OP-14.98-M

Start Date:

9/1998

End Date:

5/2001

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results

Gender Focus

Although not explicit in the design of the project, women participated in developing the demonstration farm, constructing the water impounding system, establishing the nursery, and attending various seminars.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

Development of one demonstration farm for biodiversified farming.

Notable Community Participation

Extensive participation of residents in five (5) communities in the biodiversity conservation activities such as the establishment of a community nursery for endemic tree species. The construction of small water impounding systems likewise mobilized community residents towards biodiversity conservation.

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

Not applicable.

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

Sustaining and replicating the IEC gains and initiatives for multiplier efforts. Maintaining the infrastructure component (water system) would require sustained community effort, hence the need for a continuing capacity building for the newly-formed POs.

Policy Impact

The project demonstrated how local needs and environmental concerns with global significance generate community action. Infrastructure-related projects can elicit community mobilization towards biodiversity conservation. As a complementation, the Grants Assistance for Grassroots Projects of the Embassy of Japan funded the potable water systems of the communities. Because of the project,there is a remarkable change on the environment and atmosphere in the uplands due to the growing number of plants and the greening of the surroundings. The community as well as their local leaders are now recognizing the springs as a rich source of water and preventing them from drying up through local policy agreements.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

The project promoted awareness on the global environment, particularly on the importance of biodiversity conservation.

Capacity - Building Component

Trainings conducted included nursery establishment and maintenance, alternative farming system, team-building, and strategic planning and management, and environmental laws. The barangay and sectoral leaders capability to sustain the environmental projects must be developed so they can protect the community from possible environmental destruction. This includes monitoring the environmental impact of government and private investments. In line with this, each project site shall have an environment committee that shall form part of the environmental council formed from the five project sites. The 3 sectors: parents (farmers and women), youth and children, have to organized so that maximum participation of these groups could be utilized for establishing structures and mechanisms for environmental endeavor.

Project Results

The following outputs were achieved: Organized an environmental committee/council; Formed at least one (1) community organization in eachj of the five (5) barangays and was registered with SEC; developed at least one (1) demonstration farm for biodiversified farming; Constructed and operated small water impounding projects for potable purposes, serving at least five (5) communities and Established a communitynursery using indigenous tree species for watershed rehabilitation and protection.

The project attained its objective because it really addressed the real needs of the environment. Hence, making partners very responsive. The project is service and process-oriented. The participants really work not for anybody else but for their environment and the community. It is a process that was not simply achieved in an instant but something that really went through a gradual, changing, and shifting of mindsets for appropriate action. The strategy is participatory with a direct link with the local government. It respects and gives importance to local governance where the people are made to plan and decide for their own.

From the start of the operation, the objectives, roles and boundaries were identified and classified to avoid confusion and future misunderstanding among the participants. The committed staff and board members of the project proponents greatly contributed to the project achievements.

Close collaboration with the DA, DENR and LGU at all levels; municipal, provincial and regional, strengthen the project implementation. Lastly. the availability of transport facilities increased the effectivity and efficiency in service delivery and collaboration.

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