By 2040, at least 24% of terrestrial and inland water, and 16% of marine and coastal areas accomplished biodiversity inclusive spatial analysis and planning

Actions necessary to achieve the national target:

• Formulation and adoption of management Plans for Protected Areas and OECMs with geo-spatial plans on land use, vulnerability and risks, tenurial instruments

Geo-spatial Plans: Develop geo-spatial plans that overlay land use,    vulnerability, risks, and tenurial instruments. Relevant stakeholders include DENR, specifically the Land Management Bureau (LMB), in collaboration with LGUs, NEDA, and other relevant government agencies.

• Conduct of Management Effectiveness Assessment using the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) or MEAT in Protected Areas and OECMs
• Development of a policy that will install ARA compliance

Integration of Spatial Planning within Protected Areas (PAs) Management Plans: Ensure that all protected areas under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS/eNIPAS) and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECM) Registry have integrated spatial planning in their conservation and management plans. Relevant stakeholders include the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), specifically the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), in collaboration with the Protected Area Management Boards (PAMBs), LGUs, NCIP and the Indigenous People (for the ICCAs), other relevant stakeholders for the OECMs.

Expansion of OECM Registry Participation: Increase the participation of the different government agencies, LGUs, private sector, civil society, academia, and other sectors in the OECM Registry. Relevant stakeholders include the DENR-BMB, in coordination with various government agencies, LGUs, and stakeholders.

Inclusive Planning Process: Ensure the participation of women and men, including Indigenous Peoples (IP) and non-IP communities, in the planning process, maintaining at least a 60-40 ratio. Relevant stakeholders include DENR-BMB, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), and LGUs.

• Allocate funds to implement the approved management plans.

These actions, when implemented in coordination and collaboration with national government agencies and other stakeholders, will enable the Philippines to achieve its target of effectively planning and managing all areas to reduce biodiversity loss by 2040.

The information currently available in the Philippines is the list, location and sizes of the different protected areas under the NIPAS (114) and the eNIPAS (94). These are documented in the Protected Areas Information System (PAIS) database of the Biodiversity Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Updates on their status are being done by the Protected Area Superintendents (PASU).  

The Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECM) Registry will also be added to the spatial planning. This is housed in a separate database differentiated from the NIPAS or eNIPAS list because of the difference in management or governance. While the NIPAS or the eNIPAS PAs are managed by the DENR, the OECMs are managed by different agencies or groups e.g. LGUs, IPs, Military, academe, private individuals or corporations. 

The Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs) are natural or modified ecosystems containing significant biodiversity values, ecological services and cultural values, voluntarily managed indigenous communities through customary laws and other effective means. The ancestral domains of the Indigenous People will also be added for spatial planning. As per the National Council for the Indigenous People (NCIP), they prefer using the term ancestral domain to refer to areas they possess (own), manage and protect rather than ICCAs.      

Development areas will be part of the spatial planning (e.g. mining). Disaster-prone areas as well as areas which are most at risk by climate change will also be included. Integrated spatial planning is going to be part of all conservation and management plans.

• Haribon
• Forest Foundation Philippines
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
• Phillipine Eagle Foundation
• Wildlife Conservation Society
• Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc.
• SEARICE
• Gaia Exploration Club 
• Partners for Indigenous Knowledge Philippines

Adequate funding for collaborative activities and meetings by the different stakeholders (Target 19). 

The activities identified and indicators monitored by the different agencies would need additional funding from the government. These would include support for scientific research (i.e. biodiversity assessments) to support the zoning decisions. 

Capacity building in spatial planning is necessary (Target 20). This would also involve some financial support. In addition to these, the continuous or annual updating of data is needed to have current and reliable information.