DENR Takes the Lead on Philippines' Coastal and Blue Carbon Protection Plan

The NBCAP Roadmap was formally handed over to the DENR during the Philippine Mangrove Conference 2026 held in Quezon City on March 26, 2026. This milestone underscores the country’s commitment to coordinated, science‐based, and accountable action for blue carbon ecosystems. Photo from NBCAP Philippines. [L-R, Germaine De Ruña, Project Manager, NBCAP, ZSL- Philippines; Criselda Castor, Section Chief, Coastal and Marine Division, Department of Environment and Natural Resources; Lloyd Cameron Economic and Climate Counsellor, British Embassy Manila; Edwina D. Garchitorena, Country Director, Zoological Society of London – Philippines]

Philippine Mangrove Conference 2026 Forges Accountable Pathways for Mangrove Conservation and Coastal Resilience

Delegates from government, NGOs, academe, youth, and local communities gathered at the Philippine Mangrove Conference 2026 in Quezon City, underscoring the need to align science, policy, and grassroots action for mangrove conservation and climate resilience.

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