OBJECTIVES

WILUP is an advocacy project that promotes the robust implementation of the R2R/WEM approach to CLUP. The main objective of the project is to facilitate the institutionalization of the proposed guidelines on watershed-based integrated area land use planning (WILUP) to promote the resiliency and sustainability of watersheds, ecosystems (i.e., forests, agricultural systems, and urban, freshwater and marine ecosystems) and people, towards resilient and sustainable local and national development.

Specifically, it aims to:

1. Advance the advocacy agenda by building partnership with DENR, DILG, DHSUD, DA, DAR, DPWH, CCC, NDRRMC, NEDA, and other concerned agencies;

2. Facilitate the adoption of a policy instrument (e.g., EO, JAO, etc.) that will initiate the implementation of the WEM framework;

3. To promote enhanced understanding and appreciation of the R2R/WEM approach among the key stakeholders (e.g., LGUs, NGAs, teachers, researchers, resource planners, etc.); and

4. Demonstrate/pilot test WILUP guidelines for the robust implementation of R2R/WEM approach for updating CLUP in selected LGUs to showcase its doability and advantages over existing approaches.