CCEF News

Oceana hosted a “Law Enforcement and Science: Restoring Filipino Fisheries” at the Seda Hotel Vertis North, Quezon City. Accomplished marine scientists comprised the roster of the event. This included Dr.…

The meeting with CLEAR-7 started with reports from various Agencies and Local Government Units. In Cebu City, various issues were raised out such as lack of enforcement, lack of personnel,…

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in coordination with the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape- Protected Area Management Bureau (TSPS- PAMB) hosted the Research Forum- All About Tañon Strait…

As CCEF scales up with its coastal resource management initiatives in Siquijor Province, the capacity of local government partners including the Province, are also expected to increase. We are currently…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe year 2016 marked the success for several projects under CCEF. GIZ-PAME, a program started in 2014, recently reached its completion, benefiting coastal barangays in the province of Siquijor.…

"The Province of Cebu should make sure that projects of the government are under the prescribed powers under the Local Government Code," said Rommel Kirit, senior environment specialist of the…

Coral reefs are home to tens of thousands of fish and marine organisms that we depend on for food, livelihood and employment. However, to date, coral reefs are threatened from…

Over the years, many studies have documented that marine protected areas (MPAs) are effective tools for biodiversity conservation, fisheries benefits and livelihood through ecotourism. Since early 2000, CCEF has been…

The Binoongan Women’s Association (BWA) is a beacon of hope for many coastal communities in Siquijor. As collective of 16 women, it is now accomplishing the necessary documentation for accreditation…