The proposed project is a biodiversity conservation undertaking through the promotion and institutionalization of ecotourism programs and projects and setting-up of an island-wide network that will serve as support mechanism for environmental conservation and management.

The project intends to assist local stakeholders develop and institutionalize Sibuyan ecotourism programs and activities that will support and complement the existing tourism and visitor management strategies of NIPAP aimed at preserving and protecting biodiversity of the Island, particularly the Mt. Guiting-Guiting.

It will initiate and undertake activities that will help develop and enhanc ecotourism program management, linkaging and networking capabilities of the local stakeholders. It will assist the NGOs and POs of the three municipalities in developing and implementing ecotourism activities that will provide income generating opportunities.