Towards gender-responsive Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
Philippines-Canada Partnership on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Adaptation
The Philippines-Canada Partnership on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Adaptation (PCP4NbS), a program led by Forest Foundation Philippines and funded by the Government of Canada, seeks to contribute to strengthening climate resilience of communities, particularly rural and indigenous women, while ensuring co-benefits from, and for, natural resources and healthy ecosystems.
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PCP4NbS supports local organizations in implementing holistic, community-based, gender-responsive NbS for climate adaptation, in areas in the Philippines that are facing biodiversity-related challenges, and are highly vulnerable to climate change impacts.
Grounded in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Global Standard for NbS, the program targets the three wins of biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and ensuring gender equality in natural resource management.
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Project Launch
In May 2024, Forest Foundation Philippines officially launched the PCP4NbS, a four-year program supported by CA$ 8 Million (PhP 332 Million) from the Government of Canada. Watch the highlights of the Program Launch here.
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Project Launch
In May 2024, Forest Foundation Philippines officially launched the PCP4NbS , a four-year program supported by CA$ 8 Million (PhP 332 Million) from the Government of Canada. Watch the highlights of the Program Launch here.
WATCH THE RECAP
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Forest Foundation Philippines is a nonprofit organization that provides grants and technical assistance to individuals and organizations that protect and conserve the forests.
The Foundation is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation
Foundation Inc.
Global Affairs Canada is a Canadian government department that promotes Canadian interests and values globally. This office manages diplomatic relations, trade, consular services and leads international development, peace, and security efforts.
The department prioritizes gender equality, health, education, humanitarian aid, and climate action, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. In 2024, Canada and the Philippines celebrated 75 years of relations, with Canada contributing over $1 billion in aid to the Philippines since 1986.
LATEST program updates
Forest Foundation Philippines x CLIMBS: Expanding Climate Risk Insurance and Resilience Solutions for Vulnerable Communities
Forest Foundation Philippines and CLIMBS Life and General Insurance Cooperative (CLIMBS) recently formalized a strategic partnership to strengthen climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and community-based adaptation efforts across the Philippines. The partnership brings together Forest Foundation Philippines’ expertise in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and community development with CLIMBS’ experience in microinsurance, climate risk protection, and disaster resilience. Together, the organizations aim to develop and promote innovative solutions that can help vulnerable communities better prepare for and respond to climate-related risks while supporting sustainable development. Read more here.
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Call for Applications: Join the Angat Bayi: Feminist Leaders Fellowship for Nature-based Solutions! 💜
Applications are now open for the Angat Bayi: Feminist Leaders Fellowship for Nature-based Solutions (ABFLF4NbS)! AB FLF4NbS aims to strengthen the capacities of women grantees and decision-makers to make informed and impactful decisions on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) and environmental governance in our project sites.
A collaboration between Forest Foundation Philippines and Bayi, Inc., the 2026 ABFLF4NbS aims to enhance women's leadership and cross-cultural and cross-ecosystem learning on gender-responsive NbS, and engender environmental governance. Deadline for applications is EXTENDED to May 6, 2026. Read the full call for applications.
PCP4NbS 2025 Wrap-Up ✨
2025 has been a year of growth and collaboration for our Philippines-Canada Partnership on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Climate Adaptation (PCP4NbS) program. Visit the Learn page, or this link to view last year's highlights.
Join thirty experience-based challenges that celebrate nature’s strengths and allow people to explore the wonders of Nature-based Solutions in addressing pressing climate issues.
