Tag: Local Resilience
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Reforestation in the Philippines – Challenges and Solutions – Part 1
Reforestation in the Philippines faces a complex set of challenges that extend beyond technical limitations and reflect the interaction of ecological, economic, and governance factors Read more
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How Peoples Organizations Work
These councils help introduce large-scale programs to local Peoples Organizations suitable within the constraints of varying local contexts, while also linking them to national and international programs and support Read more
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Community-Based Forest Management Program of the Philippines
The Community-Based Forest Management Program supports national sustainable development goals. The focus and actions help to reduce poverty, protect forests, and improve rural development. Read more
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Fair Trade Practices and Sustainable Development
The introduction of Fair Trade Practices laws emerged as a response to unethical, deceptive, and anti-competitive business conduct. These laws were not introduced all at once but developed gradually Read more
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Sustainable Timber and Lumber Practices
To succeed, sustainable timber efforts must include trees that grow quickly, require few resources, and provide high value. The Paulownia tree meets these requirements. Read more
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Decentralization, Distance, and Dictators
To ensure that operations remain contextually appropriate and community-driven, OPISAC supports a decentralized framework where local autonomy is prioritized as a central tenet of its program design Read more