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NIPAP formally started in October 1995 after the signing of the Financing Agreement between the Commission of the European Communities and the Government of the Philippines in May 1995. The Technical Assistance contract was signed on 27 September 1995. The project utilising EU grant was completed on March 31, 2001.
The project emphasizes a community-based sustainable protection strategy within the framework of the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992 (Republic Act 7586). NIPAP is financed through a grant from the European Community and a progressively increasing contribution from the Philippine Government starting from the third year onwards.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE
“To help protect, conserve, and manage natural habitats and biodiversity in eight selected Protected Areas in the country.” 
The 8 Protected Areas covered by NIPAP
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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
  • Protect biodiversity of the specific areas;
  • Ensure sustainable management in the 8 protected areas;
  • Enhance the capabilities of the DENR staff and local communities;
  • Develop and maintain the ecological benefits provided by the protected   areas to local communities;
  • Increase the wise use of available natural resources;
  • Create public awareness on the need to protect the forest and biodiversity;
  • Help ensure that  the rights of indigenous communities within and around  the protected areas are respected and  that  gender issues are incorporated in project planning and implementation
NIPAP is a joint cooperation project between the European Union and the Government of the Philippines
The National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992
Technical Assistance provided by Agriconsulting SpA

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Last updated: 09/06/02.