Sustainable and Inclusive Landscape Governance Program
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Welcome to the digital museum of the Sustainable and Inclusive Landscape Governance (SILG) Program.
Navigating conversations to actions
From visions to practice
From dialogues to outcomes
This space is an invitation to revisit the conversations, stories, actions, practices, learnings, relationships, and outcomes that have taken root throughout the SILG program.
Tuloy ang usapan…
Para akong puno at kayo ang araw at ulan na nagpayabong sa akin.
On what it means to be a part of the SILG Journey
Nanay Jocelyn
Community partner from KABABAE
Quezon, Palawan
Panimula
Introduction
Let’s start by revisiting the SILG Program 2.0.
Program Overview
The Sustainable and Inclusive Landscape Governance (SILG) Program was a joint initiative of Forest Foundation Philippines and Tropenbos International through the Green Livelihoods Alliance (GLA). It promoted inclusive and sustainable landscape governance in forested landscapes across the Philippines by fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
The dialogues from SILG 1.0 (2018–2020) laid the groundwork for SILG 2.0. These conversations brought together landscape stakeholders, created spaces for shared understanding and catalyzed change in how landscapes were governed.
SILG 2.0 continued these stories, experiences, and dialogues, as it strengthened efforts to build the skills, strategies, and partnerships needed for effective and inclusive landscape governance. It focused on supporting stakeholders to collectively plan, implement, and sustain landscape governance initiatives.
The SILG Program had 3 outcome pathways that were anchored on the Green Livelihoods Alliance (GLA) main pathways:
Pathway A:
Empowering indigenous peoples and local communities
Pathway B:
Linking science and research with programs and policies for climate smart forestry
Pathway C:
Inclusive participation of landscape stakeholders
About Tropenbos International
Tropenbos International (TBI) is a network of independent, locally governed organizations that share the same mission and work together toward common goals, guided by a joint strategy. This shared strategy promotes cross-country learning and comparative approaches to forest governance and sustainable land use.
As a network, TBI contributes to international dialogues, and informs global decision-making for the benefit of people and forests.
For more information, visit www.tropenbos.org
About Tropenbos International
Tropenbos International (TBI) is a network of independent, locally governed organizations that share the same mission and work together toward common goals, guided by a joint strategy. This shared strategy promotes cross-country learning and comparative approaches to forest governance and sustainable land use.
As a network, TBI contributes to international dialogues, and informs global decision-making for the benefit of people and forests.
For more information, visit www.tropenbos.org
By the Numbers
>35
dialogues and learning spaces
Over Php 31M
mobilized for grant-funded projects
248
youth
empowered
8
research
projects supported
4
peer-reviewed studies published
52
Indigenous Peoples (IP) women leaders engaged
121
Individuals capacitated
17
knowledge products developed
By the Numbers
>35
dialogues and learning spaces
Over Php 31M
mobilized for grant-funded projects
248
youth empowered
8
research projects supported
4
peer-reviewed studies published
52
Indigenous Peoples (IP) women leaders engaged
121
individuals capacitated
17
knowledge products developed
Kuwento ng Paglalakbay
Looking back at the Journey
Let’s walk through the SILG journey and revisit the focus areas that shaped the SILG’s evolution and impact.
Focus Areas
These focus areas spotlight the people, processes, and spaces that shaped the SILG journey. Each story reflects how collective action set the stage for meaningful change.
Learning & Advocacy
Showcasing learning opportunities and efforts to increase understanding and inspire action
Policy & Governance
Revisiting the policies, frameworks and partnerships towards inclusivity and sustainability
Research
Linking science and transdisciplinary research with programs and policies
Women
Celebrating women’s vital roles, contributions, and strengths in landscape governance
Youth
Highlighting the voices and leadership of young people shaping the future of forested and ancestral landscapes
Kuwento ng Pagbabago
Celebrating Change and Community
Journey through the stories of the communities that brought SILG to life, and gain deeper understanding through their voices, efforts, and lived realities.
SILG in Motion
Meet the community members whose voices and actions have shaped the journey.
Governing landscapes through inclusivity and collaboration
SILG PH Experience
Highlights from BioChamp 3.0
Project Finance Management Training
Highlights from Nanay Camp 2.0
Reflection from the Landscapes
The testimonials below are taken from the interviews and focus group discussions with the key stakeholders of the program.
Kuwento ng Pamana
Sustaining the Legacy
Explore the learning and advocacy products co-developed through the program, and carry forward the insights and legacies that continue to grow beyond SILG.
Knowledge Products
The SILG Program has co-developed a wealth of knowledge products that capture and share lessons, research, and best practices from the landscapes. From policy briefs and research reports to toolkits, training modules, and multimedia resources, these products document the program’s journey, support informed decision-making, and provide guidance for communities, practitioners, and policymakers.
This toolkit was created to support facilitators, educators, youth and community leaders, and advocates in designing meaningful engagements with youth learners.
Designed to complement the Kaya Cards, this material brings together key best practices for youth engagement, grounded in the learning experiences from the BioChamps initiatives.
This publication embodies our commitment to collaboration and inclusive decision-making. It serves a dual purpose: as a guiding resource for civil society organizations, government institutions, academia, and landscape stakeholders, and as a repository of insights and experiences in forest protection.
The toolkit tells the story of a series of dialogues that took place in the Philippines from 2018 to 2020. The series were innovative and daring, as they represent a process of complementary dialogue within landscapes, between landscapes, and higher levels of policy making.
This course was designed to support and upskill policy advocates in forest policy lobbying, advocacy work, and forest governance.
This megagame simulates the problems, interactions, and negotiations between landscape stakeholders towards achieving their personal goals and interests while maintaining ecosystem integrity.
Publications and Research
NGOs Facilitating Internal Governance Processes in Community Forestry Initiatives
Women and Natural Resource Management in the Philippines (Tropical Forest Issue 63)
Assessment of Devolved Forest Management: The Case of Mauban, Quezon Province, Philippines
Deforestation and Forest Degradation Analysis of Southern Sierra Madre, Philippines Using Google Earth Engine and Community Mapping
Vulnerability mapping and Risk Assessment of Communities in the Southern Sierra Madre Landscape
Empowering both Forests and its Communities by Strengthening the Philippines’ CBFM Strategy
Advocacy Materials
From digital wallpapers to sticker sheets, notepads, and zines, these advocacy materials draw directly from the lived stories and shared insights of partners, stakeholders, and communities.
Kuwento ng Pasasalamat
Closing with Gratitude and Appreciation
Thank you for taking the time to revisit the SILG journey with us! This experience has been meaningful, and we hope it has sparked inspiration for you as well.
As we reach the end of this digital museum, we invite you to hear a special message.
Message from our Partners
Hear from our partners at Tropenbos International, who have walked with us and supported the journey from the very beginning.
Message from our Partners
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Let’s keep working together.
Stay connected with the Forest Foundation Philippines and continue shaping stories of care for our forests and communities.