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When (begins) : 2003-06-02 0:00 (Ottawa) DST 2003-06-04 0:00 (Ottawa) DST - Where : Subic Bay, Philippines This event hopes to gather about 150 CBCRM practitioners, implementers, researchers and advocates from coastal communities, NGOs, academic and research institutions, development organizations and government agencies in the Philippines and selected countries in East Asia, Europe and North America. The Festival will focus on critical analyses of the multi-faceted achievements, celebrate the gains, and learn lessons that will guide CBCRM practice into the future. BACKGROUND Starting from the 1970s, there has been pioneering work on coastal resources management (CRM) by some marine scientists from the academe and NGOs to merge the concepts and practice of environmental conservation and community development in what is now known as community-based coastal resources management (CBCRM). CBCRM has evolved as an alternative people-centered strategy in the utilization, rehabilitation, management and development of coastal communities. It seeks to address the core issue of open-access, with all its inefficient and iniquitous consequences, by strengthening the communities' access and control over their resources. It is a movement to address the problems through more local control and participation of men and women in managing the coastal resources upon which they depend. Several major development actors played key roles in the evolution of CBCRM in the Philippines. These are the NGOs, local user groups or people's organizations, academic and research institutions, national and local government units, donor/partner agencies, foreign volunteer agencies and the international NGOs. Over the past decade, many CBCRM programs and projects were implemented in the Philippines. Certainly, much has been accomplished since the movement started. The efforts proved that something could be done to address the degradation of the coastal environment and ameliorate the poverty of coastal communities. The cumulative experience provides a wealth of information that can guide present and future efforts to promote sustainable coastal resource development. The CBCRM Festival is a coming together of practitioners and advocates to celebrate and reflect on the gains of the CBCRM movement, share these gains with the larger public, and together look at how to take it forward. OBJECTIVES The Festival aims to gather CBCRM practitioners and advocates in the Philippines and the region to critically look at what has been accomplished in the last ten years, celebrate these gains, and look into the future of CBCRM. Specifically, the Festival will be an opportunity to: *Reflect on the successes and challenges in CBCRM work over the last ten years *Draw lessons and insights from the experience *Identify challenges and ways forward *Bring to the public's attention the issues and action required *Generate support for CBCRM activities from potential donors and partners *Recognize outstanding contributions in advancing the CBCRM movement ACTIVITIES DAY 1-Celebrating Ten Years of CBCRM Fluvial and Street Parade Like traditional Filipino celebrations, the Festival will begin with a fluvial and street parade. In addition to generating awareness and interest on the festival, the parade is a venue for members of people's organizations and festival delegates to advocate critical issues affecting the sector. Cultural Presentation In place of the usual keynote address, a professional theatre group will stage a cultural presentation that will highlight the historical development of CBCRM over the last ten years. Video Presentation Much has been accomplished since the CBCRM movement started. A video presentation will highlight the multi-faceted work of NGOs and community-based groups. The video will be reproduced in VCD format for broader distribution as an education and information material. CBCRM Market Several market stalls will be put-up by NGOs/POs to showcase their work in CBCRM. Products on "sale" will include posters, publications, other IEC materials and other crafts. 'Market day' will start with an organized tour by batches of the market where 'sellers' will present their work/programs and products they want to "sell" or promote (e.g. training, publications, advocacy issues, other services) while the 'buyers' will determine what they want to take home. After the organized visits, the participants and the public at large will be free to roam around the booths of their choice. DAY 2- State of the Art in CBCRM Lessons from the ground: Reflections of POs/CBOs Leaders of people's organizations and community-based organizations will hold a panel discussion on their experiences in implementing CBCRM. They will reflect on the important milestones in CBCRM work on the following themes: policy advocacy, fisheries management, organizational development and livelihood enhancement. A facilitator will moderate the discussion. The rest of the participants will have the opportunity to participate in the ensuing open forum. Accounting for a decade of CBCRM: trends, outcomes, and impacts Two paper presentations will be made to highlight changes in the bio-physical, socio-economic, and policy level situation in the last ten years. A multi-agency research team is preparing for the first presentation. The second presentation will be on the results of the program evaluation by OGB on its CBCRM program. Advancing CBCRM: theories and critique This paper presentation will look at how CBCRM strategies and approaches have evolved in the last ten years. It will analyze and critique how CBCRM has evolved in terms of community organizing, fisheries management, sustainable livelihood, gender, and governance. Challenges and Ways Forward NGO-Academe Conversations: Local and global trends and the prospects of CBCRM Challenges and Ways Forward A discussion of CBCRM experiences from the point of view of development workers and academics. Discussants will be composed of NGO representatives and local and international experts. What challenges lie ahead in the light of macro/global level trends and developments? What are the possible ways forward? A facilitator will moderate the discussion. DAY 3- Challenges and Ways Forward Call to Action The results of consultations for the legislative review of the Philippine Fisheries Code will be presented. Given all the inputs and reflections of the preceding sessions, a workshop will be done to identify and analyze issues. A festival manifesto advocating for policy reforms will also be prepared to be presented in a dialogue with policy makers. Promoting Partnerships In response to the Call to Action, donors and other appropriate bodies will be asked to share their views on the issues and how they plan to address them. Closing Ceremonies Citations will be given to outstanding contributions in advancing CBCRM. A Cultural Presentation/Closing Ritual will mark the close of the Festival. EXPOSURE VISITS Prior to or after the Festival proper, Exposure Visits to CBCRM project sites can be arranged for participants from outside the Philippines who are interested to learn and reflect on CBCRM work of selected Philippine partners. Through such visits, participants will have the opportunity to gain deeper understanding of the local context and partners' corresponding work, frameworks and methodologies used by partners, communities' views on the projects, as well as issues faced in achieving the aims of CBCRM. Participants may express their interest through the participant's information form or e-mail us at cbcrm.festival@cbcrmlearning.org VENUE The festival will take place in Subic Bay, Philippines. PARTICIPANTS Festival participants will include CBCRM practitioners and implementers, researchers and advocates from local communities, NGOs, academic and research institutions, development organizations and government agencies in the Philippines and selected countries in East Asia, Europe and North America. REGISTRATION Registration Fee: P5,500 or US$ 100 per participant The fee covers travel, lodging (double occupancy) meals for 3 days, and conference kit. Foreign participants are expected to shoulder their travel and accommodation costs while in transit to/from the conference venue. Check payments should be addressed to CBCRM Resource Center-UPSARDF. Interested organizations/individuals should confirm their attendance by submitting the attached Reply Slip and Participants Information Form on or before the 15th of April 2003. Confirmation is on a first-come-first- served basis. CONTACT INFORMATION Mailing Address: CBCRM Festival Organizing Committee 13A Maaralin St. Brgy. Central Quezon City Telefax: (632) 920-3368 E-mail: cbcrm.festival@cbcrmlearning.org Website: www. cbcrmlearning.org ORGANIZING COMMITTEE The Organizing Committee is composed of 10 NGOs that have pioneered CBCRM in the Philippines, namely: The CBCRM Resource Center (CBCRM-RC) is a learning center established in 1995 to promote exchange of experiences and the generation of knowledge on resources management and sustainable livelihood in the Philippines and Asia. NGOs for Fisheries Reform (NFR) is a loose coalition of NGOs actively involved in policy advocacy for meaningful fisheries laws and policies. The Center for Empowerment & Resource Development (CERD) is an NGO engaged in CBCRM and Integrated Area Development in Western Samar, Catanduanes and Surigao del Sur. It also offers training and consultancy services in CBCRM. Sentro para sa Ikauunlad ng Katutubong agham at Teknolohiya (SIKAT) is an NGO dedicated to the task of popularizing appropriate technology (approtech) and resource management in the Zambales province. Tambuyog Development Center, Inc (TDC) provides services to the fisherfolk sector in the form of organizing and socio-economic work. It facilitates CBCRM projects in Cebu, Sorsogon and Saranggani. The Environmental Legal assistance Center (ELAC) is an NGO committed to helping communities uphold their constitutional right to a healthful and balanced ecology. It addresses environmental degradation issues brought about by illegal practices, unsound policies, poor resource management and lack of awareness. Oxfam-Great Britain (OGB) is a development, relief and campaigning organization dedicated to finding lasting solutions to poverty and suffering around the world. Lanao Aquatic and Fisheries Center for Community Development, Inc. (LAFCCOD) is an NGO working towards the comprehensive formulation and implementation of a pro-people and gender responsive CRM program in Illana and Panguil Bays in Lanao del Norte. Organization for Training, Research and Development Foundation (OTRADEV) is a social development association engaged in rural community development and CBCRM with fisherfolks in Maasin, Southern Leyte. Pipuli Foundation works with coastal and indigenous communities in Misamis Occidental to help them to realize the sustainable and equitable use and management of their resources. http://www.cbcrmlearning.org
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