Communities

Abandoned fishponds are now being rehabilitated for mangrove forest regeneration by Oceanus Conservation and their partners. At dawn, CfN's CEO and Chair Rhoda Phillips boards a raft to visit the mangrove area and witness the progress of the community.

Sunset is always a wonderful time on Danjugan Island. Here, young people take a moment to pause and reflect during their marine and wildlife camp

Projects like Actions for Communities and Environment (ACE) support youth taking up Agriculture and Fisheries. Project ACE is a partnership between the residents of Barangay Bulata, CfN, Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation, and LMax Group.

People of Bulata learn about coral and fish identification. Citizen Science is a great way for people to deeply connect with the wildlife in their own backyard.

In Indonesia, locals collect the native tree seedlings to be planted in the reforestation area inside Gunung Palung National Park

Engaging the youth of Indonesia in Planetary Health education

Clean ups of our white sand beaches are a regular activity for both the staff and guests of Danjugan Island

Fishers sell their catch of the day to Nang Baby, a local trader who in turn sells their fresh fish to restaurant and wet market suppliers and households

Farmers in the uplands tend to native chickens, which are a sustainable source for food and income

The small fisherfolk of Barangay Bulata are also mothers who started this thriving organic garden, which supplies vegetables for their families.

Water fun comes hand in hand with water safety on Danjugan Island’s marine and wildlife camp