Center for Conservation Innovations

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦! 📣 Join Dr. Neil Aldrin Mallari, CCIPH President and Chief Scientist, for the #FrontiersForum webinar on November 14, 2024 to explore the next steps in the habitat conservation of rare and threatened species, as part of a larger global strategy to protect 30% of the world's surface by 2030. Ready to get involved? Register here ➡️ https://fro.ntiers.in/fc8V -- The FSci Deep Dive 2024: Conservation Imperatives event builds on an article published in Frontiers in Science that maps priority sites for rare species at imminent risk of extinction and outlines strategic actions for their urgent protection. Dr. Mallari will be discussing this alongside an expert panel — Dr. Eric Dinerstein and Andy Lee from RESOLVE, and Dr. Stephen Woodley from IUCN.

𝗗𝗼𝗰 𝗔 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝟮𝗔 🥳🙌 Our esteemed President and Chief Scientist, Dr. Neil Aldrin Mallari, recently embarked on a groundbreaking journey to Africa as part of the Africa to Archipelago (A2A) project. This collaborative initiative, backed by the National Geographic Society, Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc., The Mind Museum, BGC Arts Center, and Bonifacio Global City, sought to bridge the gap between Africa and the Philippines through art, science, and culture. Doc A was part of the Filipino contingent, which includes luminaries like OPM icon, Ryan Cayabyab, film producer, Noel Ferrer, Director of the Mind Museum, Maribel Garcia, multi-awarded composer, arranger and singer, Moy Ortiz, and Rjho Dee & Darwin Cayetano from Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc., who delved into the rich mosaic of South African culture, exploring storytelling, science, art, and music. This immersive experience showcased how water and the universal language of music connect oral storytelling from Africa to the archipelago. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and storytelling, the A2A project aimed to redefine narratives about living and envision diverse futures for Filipinos, drawing inspiration from the voices of fisherfolk and the concept of an International Oceans Station. Doc A succinctly summarized his learnings, “South Africa Refocusing: In the midst of the vast landscape, nature’s tapestry, and biophony, one needs to focus, conserve one’s energies, resources, and life force to achieve greater impact, to create that safe operating space for nature and people. Together we continue changing the story, changing the narrative, and changing the storyteller—all for the common good!” -- Africa to Archipelago project (A2A) is a special collaborative project of the National Geographic Society and the Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. (BAFI) through The Mind Museum and the BGC Arts Center, with Bonifacio Global City (BGC). #NatGeoStorytellersCollective #A2A #CulturalExchange #AfricaToArchipelago #NatGeoStorytellersCollective #TheMindMuseum #AfricaToThePhilippines

CCIPH President & Chief Scientist, Dr. Neil Aldrin Mallari is one of the speaker for this year's PASIA Sustainability Event on July 26th. 🌏 The PASIA Sustainability Event 2024 is the first annual sustainability summit and awards program that is focused on organizing and learning so actions that can be taken to entitle companies to have the social license to operate and scale. For more information, message PASIA LinkedIn page or register through 👉: https://lnkd.in/dJuKYVZE We hope to see you there! 🌱

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | CCIPH shines in Japan seminar on forest-DRR The Center for Conservation Innovations' Project Coordinator for Eco-DRR, Sunshine Telio, was invited to be a speaker at an international seminar titled "Application needs and potential of Forest-DRR technology in developing countries." The event took place last January 31, 2024, at the Premium Ball Room located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo's TKP Garden City PREMIUM Jinbocho. Shine presented the project "Enhancing Community Resilience to Climate Change in Mountain Watersheds" in the Rural Municipality of Tublay in Benguet. The project aims to implement ecosystem-based adaptation and mitigation measures for disaster risk reduction by enhancing the forest's ecosystem services and benefits. She also highlighted the unique experiences of engaging communities at the grassroots level and the processes the project has undertaken to ensure the appropriateness and applicability of identified ecosystem-based adaptation and mitigation measures for DRR and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) in Tublay. While Eco-DRR refers to all ecosystem-based approaches that promote sustainable societies while benefiting both human well-being and biodiversity, Forest DRR is a type of Eco-DRR that specifically focuses on using the protective and mitigating capabilities of forests to reduce the risks and impacts of natural disasters on communities and infrastructure. The event was organized by the Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (FFPRI) and supported by Japan’s Forestry Agency, Ministry of the Environment, Director General for Disaster Management, Cabinet Office, and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) ____ The Tublay Eco-DRR project involves systematically harnessing the regulatory functions of forest ecosystems to mitigate, prevent, or buffer against disasters. It is being implemented together with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan (MAFF), Cordillera Green Network (CGN), and Farm to Cup groups (F2C). Eco-DRR offers a promising and increasingly recognized approach to risk management, particularly due to its cost-effectiveness, multiple benefits, and alignment with sustainability principles.

The Center for Conservation Innovations PH would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support throughout the year. Together, we have faced challenges, celebrated victories, and woven a tapestry of positive change in our shared commitment to a greener, more sustainable future. As we celebrate His birth, we celebrate not just the season of joy and giving, but also the spirit of shared growth. We see the seeds of progress we've sown together blooming in innovative projects, flourishing partnerships, and a deeper understanding of our shared goals and values. This Yuletide Season, let's not just exchange gifts, but share the gift of hope, optimism, and an unwavering belief in a brighter tomorrow. A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to everyone! 🎄 Let's continue making conservation work 💚

𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟮𝟴 🌍 | Last December 09, 2023, CCIPH President and Chief Scientist, Dr. Neil Aldrin David Mallari, talked about the Green Assessment and Green Recovery Project (GA-GRP) on the COP28 side event, “Post-Disaster Adaptation and Resilience Planning of Island Ecosystems: The Philippine Experience,” where he served as a plenary speaker. Dr. Mallari, who is concurrently serving as the Ecosystems Integration Specialist of the USAID-SIBOL Project, presented the Philippines as a case study, coming from CCIPH's own experience in developing, piloting, and training natural resource managers on using SIBOL’s GA-GRP, which has been described as a legacy product of the Sukat ng Kalikasan (SnK), which itself is co-developed by CCIPH. 🍃 In his talk, he emphasized that when environmental concerns are not strategically considered at the outset of the recovery process, this would have negative effects on both people and the ecosystem and their capacity to recover because their direct correlation is clear. “Today we hoping to change that narrative by developing the GA-GRP which is designed to transform the classical DRR into Eco-DRR, one that includes biodiversity, ecosystems, and ecosystem services lens,” Dr. Mallari said. He also talked about how there is a need for all sectors to band together and help create an enabling policy environment for the full implementation of this framework. The Green Assessment Framework was developed to determine the extent of damage caused by typhoons to biodiversity, ecosystems, and ecosystem services. It is currently being piloted in SIBOL’s key sites, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park and Cleopatra’s Needle Critical Habitat in Palawan, and Siargao Island Protected Landscape and Seascape in Surigao Del Norte. Watch the recorded livestream here 👉 (starts at 19:40): https://lnkd.in/g3CjdA9m —— The #COP28 is being held in Dubai, UAE from November 30 to December 12. With over 80,000 attendees, the COP28 is the largest UN climate summit ever -- with world leaders, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders all convening to address the climate crisis. #COP28UAE #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #SDG #PhilippinesTogetherTodayforTomorrow 🌱

𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦: We are happy to share that the Center for Conservation Innovations' President and Chief Scientist, Dr. Neil Aldrin Mallari, is among the speakers of the #COP28 side event showcasing his work as USAID SIBOL's ecologist for showcasing his work under USAID SIBOL. The side event is entitled, Post-Disaster Adaptation and Resilience Planning of Island Ecosystems: The Philippine Experience, and is taking place on December 9, 2023 at 9 am UAE. He will be part of the Philippines Pavilion under the “Blue Zone,” a United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCC) managed site that is only open to UN-accredited participants. 🌏🌱 With over 80,000 attendees, the COP28 is the largest UN climate summit ever - with world leaders, policymakers, experts, and stakeholders all convening to address the climate crisis. The two-week Conference of Parties program highlights the main sectors and topics of the COP agenda such as energy and finance, and new, essential topics like health, trade and relief, recovery, and peace. Equally important, however, are side events, especially on historic occasions such as this. They are crucial for fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation among a diverse range of stakeholders and also provide a platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging best practices, and exploring new solutions to the climate crisis. 🤝 #COP28UAE8 #ClimateAction #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #SideEvent