About Us
NatureLink Philippines Foundation, Inc. (NatureLink PH) is a national, science-driven, and people-centered non-government organization linking research, communities, and policy to deliver large-scale nature-based solutions for biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development across Philippine landscapes and seascapes.
The Foundation was established to respond to the accelerating loss of forests, watersheds, rivers, reefs, and coastal ecosystems that threaten food security, livelihoods, biodiversity, and climate resilience in many Filipino communities. Fragmented conservation efforts, limited technical capacity, and weak coordination between science, policy, and community action continue to hinder effective ecosystem protection and climate adaptation.
NatureLink PH exists to bridge these gaps by translating science into action, connecting governance with grassroots leadership, and scaling solutions through multi-sector partnerships.
Our Mission
To link science, communities, and policy to design and deliver large-scale nature-based solutions that protect biodiversity, restore ecosystems, strengthen climate resilience, and improve livelihoods across Philippine landscapes and seascapes.
Our Vision
A resilient Philippines where healthy ecosystems, climate-secure communities, and sustainable development are connected through science, good governance, and inclusive partnerships.
What We Do?
NatureLink PH applies an integrated ridge-to-reef and landscape governance approach that connects ecosystem protection with climate action and local development.
Core Program Areas:
Biodiversity Conservation & Ecosystem Protection
- Forest, watershed, mangrove, seagrass, and coral reef protection
- Wildlife conservation and habitat restoration
- Protected area and biodiversity corridor management
- Community forest and coastal resource governance
Ecological Restoration & Climate Action
- Reforestation and assisted natural regeneration
- Mangrove and coastal rehabilitation
- Agroforestry and regenerative agriculture
- Climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction
Sustainable Livelihoods & Green Enterprises
- Climate-smart farming and agroforestry
- Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
- Eco-cultural and nature-based tourism
- Non-timber forest products and value chains
Community Development, Health & Education
- Environmental education and leadership training
- Public and ecosystem health (One Health approach)
- Youth, women, and community leadership programs
- Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge protection
Policy Support & Governance
- Local environmental planning and policy development
- Community and ancestral land-use planning
- Conservation finance and investment facilitation
- SDG, climate, and biodiversity policy alignment
How We Work?
NatureLink PH operates through a triple-role institutional model:
Knowledge Center
A national hub for landscape and seascape governance, climate resilience, and sustainable development through research, mapping, assessments, training, and policy support.
Service Provider
A technical partner delivering biodiversity assessments, GIS mapping, climate risk studies, land-use planning, project design, monitoring systems, and capacity-building programs.
Project Implementer
A field-based organization directly implementing restoration, conservation, livelihood, ecotourism, and climate resilience projects with communities and partners.
Who We Work With?
- Indigenous Peoples and local communities
- Farmers and fisherfolk
- Local government units
- National government agencies
- Universities and research institutions
- Civil society organizations
- Private sector and CSR partners
While grounded in Indigenous knowledge and rights, NatureLink PH works in any community or landscape that requires protection, restoration, and sustainable management, including protected areas, watersheds, coastal zones, biodiversity corridors, and climate-vulnerable regions nationwide.
Geographic Scope
NatureLink PH operates nationwide, prioritizing:
- Key biodiversity areas
- Critical watersheds and river basins
- Coastal and marine ecosystems
- Climate-vulnerable communities
- Degraded landscapes and seascapes
Resource Mobilization
NatureLink PH is a partnership-driven, project-funded organization supported by:
- International and national donor grants
- Climate and biodiversity funds
- Government and LGU partnerships
- University and research collaborations
- CSR and sustainability programs
- Program implementation and technical services