Nature-Based Solutions For Climate Resilient Infrastructure Planning In The Philippines

The document identifies priority areas for Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the Philippines to protect infrastructure and populations from climate impacts, noting that a small percentage of land area can provide resilience for millions of people and a significant portion of the road network. It emphasizes that many of these priority areas lie outside existing protected networks, requiring new regulatory approaches, while also highlighting 'win-win' opportunities within protected areas. The report advocates for integrating NbS data into national planning frameworks like the Infrastructure Flagship Program and the Philippine Development Plan, supported by capacity building and centralized data platforms.

• Ecosystems within 15-25km of road infrastructure and settlement development that support climate resilience for approximately 54 million people and 66% of the road network occupy only 19% of the Philippines' land area.
• Nationwide analysis indicates that conserving priority intact ecosystems on 16% of land supports resilience for 43 million people and 42% of the road network, while restoring degraded forests on 13% of land would benefit 51 million people and nearly 52% of the road network.
• Many priority areas for NbS are located outside the protected area network, which requires the implementation of new land use management schemes or regulatory approaches, although some 'win-win' opportunities exist within Key Biodiversity Areas and protected areas to support both biodiversity and climate resilience.
• To successfully integrate NbS into infrastructure planning, the document recommends utilizing these analyses for the NEDA's Infrastructure Flagship Program, the Philippine Development Plan (PDP), and the Philippine Biodiversity and Conservation Plan (PBSAP), supported by capacity building and the integration of data into platforms like the NAMRIA Geo Portal.

APA

WWF International (2025). Nature-Based Solutions For Climate Resilient Infrastructure Planning In The Philippines. https://www.worldwildlife.org/publications/nature-based-solutions-for-climate-resilient-infrastructure-planning-in-the-philippines/

Chicago

WWF International. Nature-Based Solutions For Climate Resilient Infrastructure Planning In The Philippines. 2025. https://www.worldwildlife.org/publications/nature-based-solutions-for-climate-resilient-infrastructure-planning-in-the-philippines/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternational2025naturebased, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{Nature-Based Solutions For Climate Resilient Infrastructure Planning In The Philippines}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2025}, month = jun, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/publications/nature-based-solutions-for-climate-resilient-infrastructure-planning-in-the-philippines/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }