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SEC. 15. Role of the DENR.- The DENR shall provide technical assistance to
requesting ICCs/IPs biodiversity assessments and survey, mapping of the ICCA.
Upon the formal request of the concerned ICC/IP, the DENR shall provide
technical assistance for the international recognition of ICCAs through their
listing or registration with the ICCA Registry, the World ICCA Database, or other
similar global platforms or networks, among others. The DENR shall likewise
provide information on the location of KBAs identified in the Philippine
Biodiversity Conservation Priority Setting Program and its iterations or updates.
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SEC. 16. Role of other government agencies. - Where applicable, national
government agencies shall integrate and mainstream ICCAs in their policies and
programs, provide technical assistance to ICCs/IPs, and support to the National
ICCA Registry. Consistent with their respective mandates and upon formal
request an ICC/IP, national government agencies shall provide technical
assistance in building and strengthening the capacity of the requesting ICC/IP to
manage their ICCA.
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The Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in coordination with the
DENR and the NCIP, and other relevant agencies, shall integrate ICCAs and KBAs
in the school curricula under environmental education at the appropriate
educational level/ s.
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SEC. 17. Role of the Private Sector and Civil Society. - The NCIP and DENR shall
actively engage and collaborate with the private sector and civil society in the
raising public awareness and recognition of ICCAs and in obtaining specialized
assistance and service, subject to the free and prior informed consent
requirements of the concerned ICC/IP. Public participation in protection,
conservation and sustainable use activities, especially at the local level, shall be
encouraged to maximize conservation and community benefits.
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SEC. 18. Incentive Scheme. - ICCAs listed in the National ICCA Registry shall
enjoy priority as biodiversity conservation and reforestation project sites. Where
appropriate and available, government financial institutions and other
government agencies shall provide financial and technical assistance to ICCs/IPs
for the protection and promotion of their listed ICCAs, particularly in the
establishment and implementation of payment schemes for ecosystem serviccs
provided by the ICCAs.
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SEC. 19. Sustainable livelihoods. - The DENR, in coordination with the NCIP,
shall develop sustainable livelihood opportunities for ICCs/IPs particularly those
consistent with traditional practices and resource use that contribute to the
sustainable development and proper management of the ICCAs. In all cases, the
interests and well-being of the ICC/IP concerned shall be paramount.
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