About Us
Nature+ Philippines is a non-governmental organization dedicated to environmental conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable development. We believe in the power of nature-based solutions to address climate change, restore ecosystems, and uplift local communities across the Philippines. We are a science-driven, people-centered non-government organization delivering nature-based solutions for biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods across the Philippines.
The Foundation was established in response to the accelerating degradation of forests, watersheds, rivers, reefs, and coastal ecosystems, which threatens food security, livelihoods, public health, and climate resilience of millions of Filipinos. The Philippines is one of the world's most biologically diverse countries, yet also among the most environmentally vulnerable due to deforestation, biodiversity loss, coastal degradation, and climate change impacts.
NATURE+ PH exists to bridge science, community leadership, and policy into practical solutions that protect ecosystems while strengthening human well-being.
Our Mission
- Promote nature-based solutions for climate resilience and biodiversity.
- Empower local communities through education, capacity building, and livelihood programs.
- Restore and protect forests, watersheds, and coastal ecosystems.
- Foster partnerships for sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
Our Vision
A Philippines where people and nature thrive together, with resilient communities and healthy ecosystems for generations to come.
What We Do?
NATURE+ PH applies an integrated ridge-to-reef and landscape governance approach that connects ecosystem protection with community development and climate action.
Core Program Areas
Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem Protection
- Forest, watershed, mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef protection
- Wildlife conservation and habitat restoration
- Protected area and biodiversity corridor management
- Community forest and coastal resource governance
Ecological Restoration & Climate Action
- Reforestation and assisted natural regeneration
- Mangrove and coastal rehabilitation
- Agroforestry and regenerative agriculture
- Climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction
Sustainable Livelihoods & Green Enterprises
- Climate-smart farming and agroforestry
- Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
- Eco-cultural and nature-based tourism
- Non-timber forest products and value chains
Community Development, Health & Education
- Environmental education and leadership training
- Public and ecosystem health (One Health approach)
- Youth, women, and community leadership programs
- Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge protection
Policy Support & Governance
- Local environmental planning and policy development
- Community and ancestral land-use planning
- Conservation finance and investment facilitation
- SDG and climate policy alignment
How We Work?
NATURE+ PH operates through a triple-role institutional model:
Knowledge Center
A national knowledge hub for nature-based solutions, climate resilience, and sustainable development through research, assessments, mapping, training, and policy support.
Service Provider
A professional technical partner delivering biodiversity assessments, GIS mapping, climate risk studies, project design, monitoring systems, and capacity-building programs.
Project Implementer
A field-based organization directly implementing restoration, conservation, livelihood, ecotourism, and climate resilience projects with communities and partners.
Who We Work With?
- Indigenous Peoples and local communities
- Farmers and fisherfolk
- Local government units
- National government agencies
- Universities and research institutions
- Civil society organizations
- Private sector and CSR partners
While grounded in Indigenous knowledge and rights, NATURE+ PH works in any community or landscape that requires protection, restoration, and sustainable management, including protected areas, watersheds, coastal zones, biodiversity corridors, and climate-vulnerable regions nationwide.
Geographic Scope
NATURE+ PH operates nationwide, prioritizing:
- Key biodiversity areas
- Critical watersheds
- Coastal and marine ecosystems
- Climate-vulnerable communities
- Degraded landscapes and seascapes
Resource Mobilization
NATURE+ PH is a partnership-driven, project-funded organization supported by:
- International and national donor grants
- Climate and biodiversity funds
- Government and LGU partnerships
- University and research collaborations
- CSR and sustainability programs
- Program implementation and technical services