Marine conservation occurs with the broad participation of small-scale fishing stakeholders.

Without this participation, marine conservation will not be a reality; small-scale fishing is an enormous potential for marine conservation.

There are concrete examples where artisanal fishermen are a potential for conservation and not a threat, it is important to disseminate them.

Participatory research allows immediate actions to be taken in favor of marine ecosystems.

Even within the same sector, such as the artisanal fishing sector, there are more marginalized and vulnerable sectors.

Women require greater support to be able to participate on equal terms and their contributions are important throughout the value chain and in marine conservation.

Young fishermen have an enormous potential to participate with their vision in marine conservation and development in their communities.

Shared governance and knowledge sharing between fishermen and technical sectors are elements that favor conservation and human welfare and make fishermen better prepared in their struggle for the defense of their human rights.

It is important to search for innovative forms of participation of the fishing sectors in marine conservation and the implementation of a vision of marine conservation that guarantees human rights.

There can be NO marine conservation without respect for fundamental human rights.

1. Drama and the performing arts allow an avenue to develop cognitive abilities that complement study in other disciplines. For example, drama students learn to approach situations in an array of different manners which can help to develop creative thinking and new study techniques. Further, it builds confidence which benefits public speaking opportunities.

2. Communication between peers is accelerated as students are exposed to group activities. This experience also provides opportunity for students to display cultural leadership qualities.

3. Students gain important life skills as they learn the value of critical feedback, both positive and constructive.

4. Children have the opportunity to celebrate the richness and depth of human expression in all of its forms. Through creative expression students learn to comprehend our world better and are therefore better equipped to navigate the challenges they might be faced

5. The Arts can also be a source of solitude – a place where a child is able to shut out its surrounding and immerse itself in a creative environment.

Our forest lands (i.e. denuded and forested) have been reforested with non-native or introduced species such as Gmelina, Mahogany and Falcata tree species. These introduced trees species  were planted because they grow faster, and could be harvested sooner than native hardwood trees. Past and present “reforestation” activities, whose intention were primarily market driven rather than conservation, have replaced the original trees and resulted to a monoculture, and decline of plant and animal diversity. Monoculture of exotic tree species is susceptible to attack of pests and diseases and may eventually wipe out the entire reforested areas.

Communication, Education and Public Awareness is crucial to get the engagement of the different sectors of the society to achieve the targets of the movement of restoring the Philippine forests and providing sustainable livelihood the local communities.

The selection of eligible community partner is also very vital to ensure the success of the restoration initiatives. With the realization that land claims are rampant in public lands, it is important to prioritize sites where perpetual protection can be ensured (i.e. protected areas). In fact, the social aspect of restoration greatly dictates its success or failure than the biophysical aspect as these (social factors) might bring unforeseen problems if not carefully considered. One must always remember that forests can naturally be restored by the natural processes, only human interventions (social) prohibit these natural process.  It is also important to ensure that provision of support is aligned with the main activities of the community partners, and promotes the objectives of the movement.

Based on the experiences of Haribon, it is foremost and best to carefully select restoration sites. The sites must be eligible. Eligible sites are public lands identified by the LGUs and DENR such as forest lands, national parks and/or protected areas, watershed areas, mangrove areas, Community-based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA) areas and penal farms. The use of correct species of native trees that dominantly and aggressively thrives in a particular restoration site is very vital in the growth and survival of seedlings

The clear targets of sustaining the ecological goods and services of our forests for the present and succeeding generations can only be achieved if we restore our forests using native trees. Engagement from the different sectors of the society is vital. This can be achieved if stakeholders share the same vision, and understand how biodiversity is interconnected and affects their everyday lives. It is important that the corporate sector and local government units understand their big role in providing assistance to the different stakeholders, which in return favors the sustainability not only of the local communities, but of the bigger population. Government priorities and policies that favor the improvement of livelihood and capacities of the communities will help in attaining success of restoration initiatives

• The improvement of local women leadership skills, has a long-term impact in the management of natural resources and the social cohesion of communities. Women felt they had a lot to contribute; having taken ownership of these spaces, their confidence to act in other circles also increased. When consulted, women indicated that after gender and communication training, they have “lost the fear of expressing themselves in meetings where there are men," noting that they are aware of their right to participate as key actors in promoting forest restoration in water recharge areas as a climate change adaptation measure.
• Governance for adaptation must promote open, equitable, respectful, and effective participation, so that planning and decision-making mechanisms are enriched by inclusive participation.
• The EbA measures implementation builts upon community participation and local leadership. Communities are convened thought their leaders. This approach has greater chance to ensure sustainability in time and replicability of EbA measures.