Trowel Development Foundation
Trowel Development Foundation is a community-based organization employing climate-adapted aquaculture technology to replant mangroves. Mangrove reforestation efforts have focused on planting native tree species in strategic areas, resulting in restored marine biodiversity, food security, and protection of coastal areas.
The initiative also works to increase local incomes and improve livelihoods through a value-chain system to market tie-crabs. The group has established five community-managed tie-crab farms that benefit 250 subsistence fishing households. This innovation has been implemented in idle fishponds, where mangrove-friendly and climate-adapted tie-crab fattening technology has been employed to double the income of fishing households.
Key Facts
Equator Prize Winner: 2010
Founded: 2004
Location: Northern Samar province
Beneficiaries: Over 250 families
Biodiversity: Mangrove ecosystems
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Equator Prize 2010
Asia And The Pacific
Biodiversity Conservation
Sustainable Forestry
Marine and Coastal Resource Management
Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change
Contact Information
Leonardo B. Rosario
Block 9 Lot 23, University Homes
Barangay Cawayan
Catarman, Northern Samar
6400, Philippines
Tel: 63 91 94 101 952
trowelsamar@yahoo.com.ph
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