Philippines Philippines DENR Issues PES Framework Guidelines

New guidelines promote ecosystem conservation, fair benefit-sharing, and protection of natural capital

Philippines DENR Issues PES Framework Guidelines

On June 30, 2026, the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued DENR Administrative Order No. 2026-33: Operationalizing the Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) Framework in the Philippines. The order aims to institutionalize incentives for environmental conservation activities while promoting equitable benefit-sharing and sustainable protection and management of natural capital.

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ONO Kanami

Consultant, EnviX Ltd.

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Researcher specializing in Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines and Singapore.

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Bachelor of International Relations, University of Shizuoka

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