Provincial Government of Bohol
Republic of the Philippines
Bohol
Bohol
INTRODUCTION
Bohol
Bohol’s History:
Site of the first
international treaty of
peace between Datu
Sikatuna and Miguel
Lopez de Legaspi, 1565
Home of the
famous
CHOCOLATE HILLS
& TARSIER
Bohol
 654 km of coastline
 14,000 hectares of mangrove
ecosystems
 More than a hundred fish sanctuaries
and caves
Bohol is a prime eco-cultural tourism
destination and a strong, balanced
agri-industrial province, with a welleducated, God-loving and law-abiding
citizenry, proud of their cultural
heritage, enjoying a state of wellbeing and committed to sound
environmental management.
To enrich Bohol’s social, economic,
cultural, political and environmental
resources through good governance
and effective partnerships with
stakeholders for increased global
competitiveness.
H ealth and Sanitation for all
E ducation and Technology for all
A griculture & Food Sufficiency for all
T ourism & Livelihood for all
Leading to Unparalleled Growth
and Development in Bohol
L ivelihood & Tourism
I nfrastructure
F ood Suffiency
E ducation
H ealth
E nvironment
L eadership Development
P eace and Order
S ports & Youth Development
• Technical Assistance & Cooperation
• Scientific Research and Academic
Exchange
• Strategies for Advocacy & Policy
Change
• Networking and Linkage
• Environmental Program (esp. ecoBudget)
not as a separate program, but as an
integral part of all programs
 Always looking ahead to the next level
• Linking environmental targets (i.e., the
Master ecoBudget) with financial
budgeting
• Enhancement of Statistical systems to
measure ecoBudget indicators (maybe at
a less sophisticated level)
 Monitoring/measuring water quality
 Establishing water impounding
policies
 Monitoring CO2 emissions?
• Exploration of Replicating Vaxjo’s Green
Initiatives via smaller-scale projects
 Tuning into the reality of Philippine Local
Government budgets
 Small-scale biomass & wastewater treatment
initiatives
• Technical assistance for facilities and utilities
improvement
• Planning for Sustainable Development
 Providing for the future needs of the
population
• Technical advice relating to other Green
Initiatives (Green Buildings, etc.)
• Scientific/Academic Exchange between
City of Vaxjo and Bohol Biodiversity Center
(Regional Center for Climate Change)
 Even though our vulnerabilities might be
different (snow vs. rainfall, etc.)
 Exploring renewable energy options
• Other Initiatives in Climate Change
Adaptation (including “Climate-Proofing”)
• Scientific Exchange regarding policies for
ensuring a lighter Carbon Footprint for
Bohol LGUs
 Use of wood for buildings, etc.
• Connection/ “Hook-up” with the
International Scientific Community
 Akin to the Central Visayas Institute
experience (Bernido couple)
• Engagement of politicians and
stakeholders
 Your experience could improve our process.
• Advocacy throughout the community for:
 Biodiversity Loss & Recovery
 Waste Segregation (common problem in
Bohol LGUs)
 Treatment of hazardous wastes
• Engagement of the business sector in the
Environment!
 Sustainable Smaland
(We want Jesserina in Bohol!) 
 Advocacy for Corporate Social
Responsibility
• Engagement of Bohol LGUs in the idea of
counterparting for the environment
Bohol
Bohol
Bohol
Cambuhat River Village Tour in Buenavista
Bohol
Bohol
Extreme Adventure Tour in Danao
Bohol
Extreme Adventure Tour in Danao
Bohol
Extreme Adventure Tour in Danao
• Establishing changes in the political
landscape to allow local initiatives
 Mayors’ Covenant?
 Enlarging the role of Cities in the global
landscape
• When you GO GREEN, these changes
are required.
• Establishing networks with funding
institutions (Clean Development
Mechanism funding!)
• Other modes of resource mobilization
• Successful Branding
 Learning Destination (with a positive
impact on the economy)
 Awards and Certifications