Mandate

The Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) is the principal research and development (R & D) unit of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Its R & D and extension activities are focused on the five major ecosystems of the Philippines which include forests, upland farms, grassland and degraded areas, coastal zone and freshwater, and urban areas.

ERDB Main Office Functions

• formulates, implements, coordinates and evaluated integrated research, development and extension agenda/programs on environment and natural resources (ENR) and other related cross-cutting concerns to address the needs of the various sectors in support of the thrusts and programs of the Department;

• conduct basic researches and develop standards, protocol and science-based  technologies to address the needs of the different DENR Bureaus, end-users and stakeholders;

• provide technical assistance by developing and maintaining networks and linkages with DENR bureaus and offices, local and international institutions, other stakeholders and civil society; and

• perform other functions that may be assigned by higher authorities.

ERDB Main Office Functions

• formulate, implement and monitor and evaluate applied and action-oriented Environment and Natural Resources-Research, Development and Extension Programs/Activities/Projects (ENR-RDE PAPs) on the watershed, water resources, lands, agroforestry and upland farming systems, biodiversity, coastal areas, wetlands and ecotourism,, mining and degraded areas, forests and timber resources and toxic wastes and management of hazardous;

• pilot test and verify the standards and protocols developed by ERDB-MO;

• provide the latter feedbacks towards their improvement;

• conduct coordination and networking services with  RDE stakeholders; and

• provide technical assistance and extension services on ENR technologies.