GM has extensive linkages with other organizations, including NGOs, POs, LGUs, National Government Agencies [NGAs], Tertiary Institutions, Development Research Organizations, Technical Consultant, and International Development Agencies. GM is one of six NGOs who formed a consortium, called Kitanglad Integrated NGOs [KIN], to act as the host NGO of the Mt. Kitanglad Protected Area in Bukidnon in 1995. GM initiated Minalwang forest biodiversity conservation project funded by FPE; then followed by USAID-DENR through DAI community forestry/CBFP project in 1997-98 and ancestral domain management with UNDP-GEF-SGP in 1998 to 1999. GM initiated Caraga Consortium for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development [CCEPSED] in Lake Mainit with local NGO-PO’s, academe and Lake Mainit Alliance of LGU’s for conservation and development of Lake Mainit funded by FPE which is a now FPE CBRM priority site in 2000. GM also facilitated the formation of Lanuza Bay Integrated Coastal Resource Management Council formed in Surigao del Sur in 2001.
GMAI in 2022 became partner in the ASAP (Asean Species Action Partnership) committing to protect habitats of the Philippine Eagle, Philippine Cockatoo, Rufous Hornbill, the Bushy-tailed Cloud Rat and has its eye on establishing a protected landscape within lake Mainit, the only known habitat of Caridina Mindanao, a freshwater shrimp threatened by overfishing and habitat loss.
GMAI has extensive experience in project planning and implementation, with several projects approved by donor agencies since 1991. Among its donor and technical agency partners are: German Development Service (DED), Conservation International-Philippines, SANREM-CRSP/USAID Project, FPE, UNDP-GEF-SGP, Canadafunds, Australian Embassy, OPAPE, Department of Finance-CBRMP, World Bank-CPPAP/NIPA Project, ICRAF, World Bank Small Grants Programme, Bilance and CORDAID of Netherlands, OXFAM GB and the Bonn based German Doctors eV. GMAI has assembled a skilled team of staff and regular consultants with many years of experience in all aspects of project development, management, implementation, and administration.
GMAI has been working in Minalwang and Mt Kimangkil area since 1993 and has been directly involved in projects involving community organizing, training and capability building, livelihood development, natural resource management and policy advocacy. In Gingoog Bay and Punta Diwata in Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, it implemented coastal resource management project since 1997. The project components include marine sanctuary and marine protected area establishment, policy advocacy, agroforestry and upland development, Disaster and Emergency response and ecotourism development.
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GM is a non-stock and non-profit NGO that is incorporated and registered with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 1991 (registration number CN091-000756 CEO5052). And certified by Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
An action-oriented environmental group and/or individual committed to the conservation and preservation of the environment through advocacy and education.
GMAI is open to persons from all walks of life to join its vision and mission. Volunteers have been the backbone of GMAI since its beginning and its environmental messages want to influence people who identify with its ideas.
GM had received funding support from the Australian Embassy, Bilance/ CORDAID, CanadaFunds, CPPAP, FPE, the German Doctors, the German Development Service, MISEREOR, UNDP, IUCN, USAID, VSO, ILO, OXFAM GB and the World Bank.
GREEN Mindanao aims to realize the following:
1. To advocate sustainable development as a guiding principle to wise natural resource utilization and its conservation in Mindanao.
2. To support the establishment and conservation of natural heritage and parks for watershed purposes, games reserves, wildlife sanctuary and ancestral lands of indigenous people.
3. To promote understanding between lowland settlers “dumagat” and indigenous “lumad” peoples to live in peaceful co-existence and equal opportunities to access natural resources.
4. To search for and preserve geographic knowledge about Mindanao that will sustain the socio-economic development while maintaining ecological balance and for furtherance of science.
5. To seek cooperation and assistance from legitimate governments, organizations, institutions, and individuals that share our vision-mission in the realization of various programs and projects to attain our objectives.
Vision
GREEN Mindanao Association Inc. implements projects that will help mitigate the effects of climate change and teach people on how to adapt to the changes.
Mission
1. GREEN Mindanao shall implements projects effectively, efficiently, and with excellence.
2. GREEN Mindanao shall keep on improving itself as an organization.
3. GREEN Mindanao shall maintain close networks with likeminded other entities.
