Overview of TRNMP

FLORA & FAUNA hectares of coral . 10,000 Geographical Location reef Between islands of and of Mindanao, Palawan 360 species coral-about 175 Km SE of total Puerto half of worlds Princesa City. 600 species of fish Area: 33,200 (as of 2008) 12 species of sharks Altitude:Approx +2m to 13 species of sea dolphins 100 m below level.and whales Physical Features: 100 species of birds : for hawksbill Vegetation Nesting sites & Green sea turtles Cultural Heritage

Local Human Population

Visitors and Facilities Conservation Value Conservation Management Management Constrains

Date and History of Establishment

1988: 33,200 ha TRNMP was established under Proclamation No. 306, P.D. No. 705

1990: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources with Tubbatahha Foundation agreed to manage the Park. Designated part of Palawan UNESCO Biosphere Reserve under the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Program
1993: UNESCO World Heritage Site. IUCN Management Category is II National Park 1995: Presidential Task Force on Tubbatahha Reefs 1999: Tubbataha Protected Area Management Board was created 2000: Designated a Ramsar Wetland Site

Outline of the Presentation I. Name of the Project

OVERVIEW
II. III. IV. Relevant to Environmental Policy Implementer Duration V. Target Area VI. Purpose VII. Beneficiaries and Stake Holders VIII. (Budget) IX. Input Activities X. Site Maps and Photos XI. Results XII. Lessons Learned XIII. Updates XIV. References

IMPLEMENTATION RESULTS & EVALUATION

LESSONS LEARNED

Conservation of the Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park (TRNMP) and World Heritage Site

II. Relevance to the Environmental Policy

Section II: Conservation and Management of Resources for Development National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)

Marine Protected Area covered under the Republic Act 7586 : National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Act of 1992.

II. Relevance to the Environmental Policy

The project contributed to the achievement of the objectives of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), namely: the conservation of biodiversity through improved knowledge and management systems; research and development; The strategies of the NBSAP relevant to the project are: Expanding and improving knowledge on the extent, characteristics, uses and values of biological diversity, Enhancing and integrating existing and planned biodiversity conservation efforts with emphasis on in-situ activities, and Advocating stronger international cooperation on biodiversity conservation and management.

better information availability and institutional support mechanisms;

the sustainable use of biodiversity; and

the equitable sharing of the benefits of biodiversity.

III. Implementer

IV. Duration

GEF Agency: United Nations Development Projects

Approval Date: 20 March 2000 Project Started: 23 August 2000 Project Completion:

Executing Agency:
World Wide Fund Philippines

August 2004

V. Target Areas

Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park Area Municipality of Cagayancillo, Palawan Province of Palawan Tourism

VI. Objectives
The overall objective of the conservation initiative aimed to conserve the unique and relatively pristine condition of the globally significant biological diversity and ecological processes of the TRNMP and to manage TRNMP and the surrounding area on a sustainable and ecologically sound basis.

Specific Objectives
Conservation Management Regulations, Policy, and Advocacy
Conservation Awareness

Ecosystem Research and Monitoring

Sustainable Resource Management and Livelihood

VII. Beneficiaries and Stake Holders

Stakeholder A. Government Agencies DND Dept of Natural Defense DENR Dept of Envt & Natural Resources
Enforcement of existing regulations Preservation of resources

Interest

DOT Dept of Tourism DBM Dept of Budget Management

PCSD Palawan Council for Sustainable Devt Provincial government Municipal government Barangay government

Preservation of resources Preservation of resources

Preservation of resources Generation of funds for park management and other Activities Access to parks resources, generation of funds for local governance, alternative livelihood Access to parks resources and generation of funds for local governance

VII. Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Stakeholder
B. Non-government

Interest

Diving tour operators

Preservation of resources and safe park access

Cagayancillo fisherfolks Access to parks resources Palawan fishermen Outside fishermen NGO (WWF-KKP & SAGUDA) Research Institutions (MSI, Silliman, SPCP)
Access to the parks resources Access to the parks resources Preservation of the resource while addressing concerns of communities in Cagayancillo Preservation of the resources

Project Cost GEF Grant Co-financing Total

GEF Agency Fees

USD 1,905,421 774,714 984,707 (Packard Foundation, WWF, Local Communities and NGOs) 146,000

IX. Activities
Ecosystem and Research Monitoring
Livelihood Programs

Meeting with stakeholders

Information Dissemination. Trainings and Training Manuals.

Assistance to Coral Reef Patrol

Photos:www.tubbataha.org

X. Site Map and Photos

X. Site Map and Photos

XI. Results
A. CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT Outcome 1: Long-term Conservation Management 1. The project improved enforcement (in coordination with the Navy) around 80 patrols of the coral reef are made each year or approximately twice a week. Supported the TPAMB in the conduct of meetings Assist in putting in place Management System - -operation planning, budgeting, financing, personnel, equipment, travel and training. Produced Training Manuals for Rangers laws, affidavit-making, arrests, searches and seizures.

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XI. Results
A. CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT Outcome 2: Conservation Awareness 1. 2. 3. Production and dissemination of articles Workshops, seminars and regular briefing of divers Radio and televisions broadcasts

The awareness raising resulted in concrete changes / actions such as coastal clean up and mangrove planting. Outcome 3: Regulations / Policy / Advocacy

Increased institutional support. A bill is currently (as of 2004) in the Philippine Congress aimed at rationalizing the management of the PA.

XI. Results
A. CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT Outcome 4: Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Over time coral diversity has improved from 260 species (1982) to 372 (2001).
Outcome 5: Sustainable Resource Management and Livelihood 1. Socio-economic benefits to the Cagayancillo fishers. A survey of household incomes in 2002 shows cash income of PHP2000 in 2004 this has increased to 3812. CPFI (livelihood support organization) membership increased from 152 in 2003 to 306 in 2004. CPFI provided micro-finance to local people to support activities. Showed increased in a lot/land ownership from 82% to 86% and home ownership from 85% to 95% over the project period. Structure and operating systems to run the park were established. Increased visitors arrival and user fee collections. A diver-fee system earned PhP 8.6

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XI. Results
B. CONSERVATION IMPACT Increased fish abundance C. POVERTY LIVELIHOOD IMPACT Agreement with DOT to develop dive tourism Micofinance Seaweed farming substituted fishing Creation of fisherfolk, seaweed farmers and womens association D. POLICY CONTEXT

Establishment of 5 marine reserves

Reforestation and tree planting activities Information, education and communication activities

XII. Lessons Learned

Methods of ecosystem research and monitoring.

But fish diversity has dropped from the known baseline in 1982 of 379 species to 245 in 2004 (project end). A single group or institution cannot provide all the required management input. A wide network of stakeholders where everyone gives a share is needed. Legal instruments are need to underpin managerial authority and operations Partnership between a wide range of government and non-government institutions is required for effective conservation

XIII. Update on TRNMP

Republic Act 10067 Tubbataha Reefs National Park Act of 2009 (TRNP Act) Tubbataha Protected Area Management Board (TPAMB)
19 members National, local governments and private sector. Tubbataha Management Office TPAMBs executive arm

XIV. References
Technical Evaluation Report : Global Environmental Facility http://www.thegef.org/gef/project_detail?projID=799

World Wide Fund http://www.wwf.org.ph/about.php?pg=wwd&sub1=00018

Poverty and Conservation http://povertyandconservation.info/en/case/C0203

Photos and TRNMPs Profile: Official website of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park http://www.tubbatahareef.org/ Wetland Tourism Case Study: Philippines Tubbataha. Retrieved fromhttp://www.ramsar.org/pdf/case_studies_tourism/Philippines/Philippines_Tubbataha_EN-.pdf UNESCO Website Retrieved from http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/653 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubbataha_Reef The Conservation Program. Retrieved from http://www.globalgiving.org/pfil/1265/projdoc.pdf Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park Philippines. United Nations Environment Program World Conservation Monitoring Center. Retrieved from http://www.unepwcmc.org/medialibrary/2011/06/28/a9e78ebc/Tubbataha%20Reefs.pdf http://www.asiadivesite.com/philippines-dive-sites/tubbataha-reef/ http://www.hillmanwonders.com/philippines/tubbataha_reef.htm

Thank You Very X. SITE MAP AND PHOTOS Much.