By
Lenie Lectura - November 22, 2016
The National Power
Corp. (Napocor) and the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish cooperation in
strengthening the forest-protection programs of each agency.
Napocor President Ma.
Gladys Cruz-Sta. Rita said the agreement is highly beneficial, since both
parties share a common interest for the Philippines’s natural forests.
With the MOU, both
agencies will be able to share their respective expertise, strengths,
resources, technologies and methodologies in protecting the forest.
“We at Napocor manage
11 watershed systems that support hydro and geothermal power facilities, while
the USAID supports forest protection and biodiversity conservation in the
country through its Biodiversity and Watersheds Improved for Stronger Economy
and Ecosystem Resilience [B+WISER] program,” Sta. Rita added.
Napocor’s watershed
management will also be empowered with the use of Lawin Forest and Biodiversity
Protection System. Lawin, which is a program developed by the USAID with the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources, combines science-based planning,
technology-aided monitoring and indigenous knowledge to protect the forests. It
uses open-source technology that is accessible to communities, private sector
and the government through a smartphone or tablet application.
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