By 2040, wildlife species legally harvested from the wild and bred in captivity are traded within the allowable limits and conditions set by RA 9147 (Wildlife Act)

Several policy measures and actions will be done to achieve the Philippine target: 

Fortified with full time staff, budget and authority, the National Convergence Initiative (NCI) which will ensure harmonization and mainstreaming biodiversity in all relevant priority programs and projects that utilize/ impact on natural resources/ecosystems should be fully implemented.  (NEDA)  

• Development of science-based allowable harvest limits and harvesting guidelines for priority species in terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems, established in accordance with the provisions set forth in Republic Act No. 9147 (Wildlife Act) and its implementing rules and regulations (Joint DENR-DA-PCSD AO 2004-01).

Addition of economic incentives and policies to encourage stakeholders to shift towards less destructive means of harvesting wild species. This may include tax incentives, subsidies, and market-based mechanisms to promote sustainable harvesting practices (Target 18).

• Implement measures to reduce by-catch of vulnerable and target species through the use of selective fishing gear and practices. This would include the strengthened efforts to combat illegal trade of wildlife through increased monitoring, surveillance, and law enforcement activities.
• Strengthen wildlife regulation and enforcement activities by enhancing coordination among agencies, increasing patrols and inspections, and increasing penalties for wildlife-related offenses (Target 3, NCI).
• Capacitate an appropriate number of enforcers to perform their duties effectively in regulating wildlife trade which includes training, providing equipment, and support to enforcement personnel (Target 3, 4, 20).
• Implement components of the Zoonoses program, including the Philippine Surveillance System, to monitor and address zoonotic diseases transmitted from wildlife to humans. Adopt and implement the One Health program to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and holistic approaches to health management, including planetary health considerations.
• Issue seed collection guidelines for native and endemic species to ensure sustainable harvesting practices. Baseline inventories of native Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) to assess their status and inform sustainable management strategies will be conducted.
• Develop audience-specific (harvesters, traders, buyers) educational materials and require them to undertake sustained CEPA on comprehensive issues emanating from illegal use/trade (Target 20)

• Haribon Foundation
• Marine Wildlife Watch Philippines
• Wildlife Conservation Society
• Philippines Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, Inc.

Better implementation would be facilitated using the National Convergence Initiative. 

Barriers to implementation are Structural and institutional arrangements (working in silos) and systems that do not promote dialogue, coordinated/ collaborative action.

Please indicate if additional means of implementation are needed for the attainment of this national target.