CHALLENGES STRATEGIES Conflicting provisions in certain laws compromise the implementation of cultural initiatives Climate change and human induced risks to the environment require mechanisms to mitigate their impact on communities, tangible heritage, and biodiversity  changes in the life styles and knowledge system among the younger generations leading to changes in their valuing of heritage, economic activities that impinge on these sites, illegal activities, and lack of preservation mechanisms Balance economic development with environmental and cultural integrity Promote awareness on the diverse culture of the Cordillera • Successful implementation of the IPEd program with the participation of IP elders (since 2013) • Incorporation of indigenous culture appreciation and understanding in the tertiary level especially in tourism courses • Establishment of a Cordillera Museum and Library Center to house archives and artifacts of the region • Establishment of more schools of living traditions and ensuring their sustainability Governance and institutional challenges lead to weak implementation of existing legislations towards the protection and preservation of cultural heritage • Non issuance of IRR for the implementation of Section 12 of IPRA (land tenure security in the ancestral domain)-ending 2017 October • Mechanisms to promote culturesensitive governance exists but are not fully implemented (FPIC, IPMR, ADSDPP Formulation, CADT/CALT) • • • • • Creation or strengthening of offices for cultural concerns in regional and local governments such as the local tourism councils. Formulate and implement cultural heritage conservation plans and programs Follow up with the Congressional Committee on ICC and IP the joint circular of DENR and NCIP Filing of at least 5-year extension Strengthen documentation, promotion, recognition and utilization of IKSPs Institutional reforms towards fast tracking FPIC, ADSDPP, CADT/CALT processes Intensify the pursuit of regional autonomy for the Cordillera 32