DENR-BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BUREAU
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center, Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, 1100

The Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) is a specialized agency under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines, responsible for conserving, protecting, and sustainably managing the country's biodiversity and natural resources. Its mandate includes overseeing the establishment and management of protected areas, implementing policies for biodiversity conservation, and regulating wildlife trade and protection under RA 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act). It also leads initiatives such as the Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Management Program (CMEMP) under DAO 2016-26, which focuses on marine biodiversity protection, coral reef rehabilitation, and mangrove reforestation, while engaging local communities in sustainable resource management.

The BMB also formulates policies and conducts research to support biodiversity conservation while ensuring the country's compliance with international agreements such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species), and the Ramsar Convention. Through major programs like the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Program, National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), and Biodiversity-Friendly Enterprises (BDFE) Program, the bureau promotes sustainable management of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, enhances biodiversity-friendly livelihoods, and strengthens conservation efforts in partnership with local communities and stakeholders.

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Unit 5A Penthouse Hollywood Square Building No. 33 West Avenue Nayong Kanluran 1104 Quezon City

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Philippines is part of a global organization committed to conserving wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. Since launching in 2022, the Philippines program has focused on the Sulu-Sulawesi Seascape as its primary impact area, applying an integrated ridge-to-reef approach to strengthen marine protected areas (MPAs) and fisheries management. To support these efforts, WCS has established a pilot site in the Province of Siquijor, where it is Implementing conservation initiatives in collaboration with local stakeholders. WCS reactivated local governance systems to resume core conservation activities, including fish enumeration, biophysical assessments, coastal law enforcement training, and local policy support. Current priorities also address sustainable livelihoods, conservation finance, and land-based threats such as pollution, tourism, and watershed management challenges. The program's key focus areas include the protection of sharks and rays, coral reef ecosystems, and the localization of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF), all contributing to the global 30x30 conservation target.

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON - PHILIPPINEa
S 45-O Burgos St, La Paz, Iloilo City, 5000 Iloilo

Established in 2008, the Zoological Society of London -Philippines is one of the primary organizations focused on mangrove rehabilitation through abandoned fishpond reversion, green-gray technology intervention, and close collaboration with People’s Organizations (POs).

ZSL-Philippines together with its partners have restored and protected over 900 hectares of abandoned fishpond mangroves.

OCEAN ENERGY PATHWAY
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

Ocean Energy Pathway fast-tracks the development of a sustainable, high ambition, global offshore wind sector, as part of a thriving blue economy. As a not-for-profit organisation, Ocean Energy Pathway delivers expert, independent technical assistance to governments and stakeholders and works with policymakers, industry, conservation leaders, and other stakeholders to build strategies to sustainable scale for the sector. Ocean Energy Pathway is scaling in diverse markets around the world and has launched operations in Brazil, India, Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea.

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - PHILIPPINE COUNCIL FOR AGRICULTURE, AQUATIC AND NATURAL RESOURCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (DOST-PCAARRD)
Paseo de Valmayor, Brgy. Timugan, Los Banos, Laguna

The Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) is one of the sectoral planning councils under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). It was formed through the consolidation of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) and the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD) on June 22, 2011 pursuant to Executive Order No. 366.

Originally established on November 10, 1972 as the Philippine Council for Agricultural Research (PCAR), it became the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Resources Research (PCARR) to include mines research in 1975. Affirming the role of science and technology (S&T) in development, PCARR changed its name to Philippine Council for Agriculture and Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) in 1982. The Council was tasked to provide a unified and focused direction for the country’s agricultural research. It then became an apex organization that supports and manages the national network of government and higher education institutions involved in crops, livestock, forestry, fisheries, soil and water, mineral resources, and socio-economic research and development (R&D). In 1987, the Council was renamed the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development but retained the acronym PCARRD. On January 30 of the same year, the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development (PCAMRD) was created from the Fisheries Research Division of PCARRD with functions focused on aquatic and marine sectors.

OCEANA
P.O. Box 255, UP Post Office, University of the Philippines Campus, Diliman, Quezon City 1101 Philippines

MARINE ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES FOUNDATION, INC. (MERF)
Marine Science Institute Bldg., Velasquez St., UP Diliman,Quezon City

The Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc. (MERF) is a foundation dedicated to research, made up of respected scientists and leaders who have made valuable contributions locally and globally. MERF has a diverse membership of accomplished marine researchers from all over the country. One of MERF’s main focuses is supporting the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI), which has been instrumental in fostering many well-known individuals in marine science research, environmental management, and conservation. By actively contributing to UPMSI's recognition as a national center of excellence in marine sciences, MERF has helped develop award-winning researchers and leaders who have made meaningful impacts in marine science and resource management.

UP MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE - MHW PROJECT