2026.03.17
On February 26, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions on the framework to implement the technical cooperation project titled “Project on Enhancing Forest Monitoring Capacity for Sustainable Management and Conservation of Forests ”, with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines in Metro Manila. The signatures were exchanged between Secretary Raphael Lotilla of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the Republic of the Philippines and Chief Representative Baba Takashi of JICA Philippines.
Scene from the ceremony
Chief Representative Baba of JICA Philippines
The Project contributes to strengthening forest management capacity in the Philippines by developing an alert system that uses satellite data to detect early signs of forest degradation and loss—such as forest fires and illegal logging—and by enabling prompt responses in the field. By applying Japan’s remote‑sensing technologies, the project also helps sustain and further build upon the outcomes achieved through Japan’s past cooperation in the country’s forestry sector, while also supporting climate action through the implementation of the Philippines’ Nationally Determined Contributions. Furthermore, this project aims to advance a global resilience approach to wildfires, in line with the “Kananaskis Wildfire Charter” adopted at the G7 Kananaskis Summit this June, by strengthening wildfire prevention and prompt response through the development of an alert system that utilizes geospatial technologies, and by enhancing on‑site response capacities.
The project outline is explained below.
Country (Target Areas)
Republic of the Philippines (Metro Manila, Province of Nueva Vizcaya and Province of Nueva Ecija)
Project Objective
Forest monitoring and response is enhanced through utilization of the Near-real time Forest Disturbance Alert System.
Implementation Period (Planned)
49 months
Implementing Agency
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Forest Management Bureau
Biodiversity Management Bureau
Contribution to SDGs
Goal 13（Climate action）
Goal 15（Life on land）
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