Empowering Tomorrow’s Stewards: FISH Visayas Project Instills Sustainable Coastal Resource Management in La Libertad

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Empowering Tomorrow's Stewards: FISH Visayas Project Instills Sustainable Coastal Resource Management in La Libertad

By Mary Ruth Ochavillo. Posted on FEBRUARY 26, 2024.

La Libertad, Negros Oriental – On February 07, 2024, 1,052 Junior High School Students from La Libertad Technical Vocational School underwent training on Sustainable Coastal Resource Management and Marine Biodiversity Conservation Practices. This four-day initiative, led by the FISH Visayas Project, aimed to bridge knowledge gaps and foster commitment among youth in safeguarding oceans and marine sanctuaries.

The program was transpired by the ongoing efforts to protect La Libertad’s marine ecosystem from illegal activities such as improper garbage disposal, illegal fishing, and mangrove cutting, all of which pose threats to marine species and habitats.

To address such gaps, the training covered key topics on Coastal Resource Management (CRM), including the Republic Act No. 10654 amending the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998. This legislation underscores efforts to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the country. Significantly, the partners have also emphasized the relevance of proper Solid Waste Management through Republic Act 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. Finally, an engaging lecture on the municipal ordinance concerning the revised fishing operations was instilled in the students covering relevant laws imposed at the local level.

The success of the training program was made possible through the joint efforts of the FISH Visayas Project Partners namely; the DCCCO Multipurpose Cooperative, Municipality of La Libertad, DA- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Negros Oriental Provincial Fishery Office and AFOS Foundation. Special recognition goes to La Libertad Technical Vocational School for fully supporting the activity implementation.

Ultimately, the training empowers coastal communities like La Libertad to take responsibility for environmental stewardship. By arming students with knowledge and skills in sustainable waste management, communities can better address environmental challenges and enhance resilience to environmental changes.

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The Training on Sustainable Coastal Resource Management and Marine Biodiversity Conservation Practices aspires to achieve Result Area 1: Training for fisherfolks and MSMEs and Result Area 4: Resource Protection of the FISH Visayas Project.

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