The above infographic summarizes the Philippine Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (PBSAP) Framework 2024–2040, a national roadmap for conserving biodiversity while supporting human well-being and sustainable development.
Vision
By 2040, Philippine biodiversity is:
- Valued and protected
- Effectively conserved and managed
- Supported through inclusive and transformative actions
- Contributing to climate-resilient ecosystems and sustainable benefits for communities
Main Drivers of Biodiversity Loss
The framework identifies six major threats:
- Climate change
- Habitat fragmentation and habitat loss
- Overexploitation of natural resources
- Invasive alien species
- Pollution of land and water ecosystems
- Institutional and governance challenges
Priority Focus Areas
The strategy covers biodiversity conservation across:
- Terrestrial ecosystems
- Coastal and marine ecosystems
- Inland wetlands
- Wildlife
- Caves and cave ecosystems
- Agricultural biodiversity (agro-biodiversity)
- Urban biodiversity
- Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs)
Conservation Targets
The framework seeks to:
- Increase effectively conserved and managed conservation sites
- Reduce species extinction risks
- Maintain and restore species populations and genetic diversity
- Minimize and regulate climate change impacts and other environmental hazards
- Promote sustainable management of agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, and forestry
- Improve benefit-sharing and sustainable use of production landscapes across conservation areas
Two-Pronged Strategy
The framework uses two complementary approaches:
- Reduce threats to biodiversity
- Meet people’s needs through sustainable use and equitable sharing of benefits
Tools and Solutions for Implementation
To achieve its goals, PBSAP promotes:
- Biodiversity-friendly activities and practices
- Mainstreaming biodiversity concerns across sectors
- Inclusive, multi-stakeholder partnerships
- Stronger policies and governance
- Capacity development
- Knowledge management and information sharing
- Public education and awareness
- Resource mobilization and financing
Expected Outputs
The framework aims to deliver:
- Conservation of ecosystems
- Wildlife and species conservation
- Improved business practices that support biodiversity
- Reduced impacts and threats to biodiversity
- Strong means of implementation, including governance and financing mechanisms
Expected Outcome
The long-term outcome is:
“Resilient ecosystems and improved human well-being.“
Overall Message
The PBSAP Framework 2024–2040 provides a comprehensive national strategy for addressing biodiversity loss in the Philippines. It combines conservation, sustainable resource use, partnerships, policy reforms, capacity building, and public engagement to ensure that biodiversity continues to support communities, livelihoods, and climate resilience for future generations.
