Resource assessment, economic valuation and identification of alternative livelihood options in the areas within and surrounding the Lamon Bay, Ragay Gulf and Tayabas Bay, Philippines

Objectives

• To conduct a resource (marine, terrestrial and human) assessment within the surrounding areas of Lamon Bay, Ragay Gulf and Tayabas Bay;
  
• To identify the marine and terrestrial resources of economic and ecological importance on the surrounding communities of the aforementioned sites;
  
• To identify factors affecting changes (positive and negative) on the marine and terrestrial resources;
  
• To identify the areas where appropriate restoration technologies may be applied;
  
• To determine the economic importance of the marine and terrestrial resources in terms of their market and non-market values; and
  
• To identify and pilot-test income-generating activities which lessen the pressure on the utilization of marine and terrestrial resources.

Research Theme

• Ecological Reconstruction

Activities

The project has three phases, namely:

• Resource Assessment/Adoption of Restoration Technologies
  
• Economic Valuation
  
• Identification and Pilot-Testing of Income-generating Activities
  

Expected Outcomes

• Improved management of local resources
  
• General case study with wider relevance in ASEAN

Indicative Budget

• 100,000 euro

Duration

• Four years

Project site

• Southern Luzon, Philippines

ARCBC Remarks

• Links to be generated with ARCBC themes of ecological restoration and economic studies.

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