Anthropocene is marked by the profound effects of human-linked actions to the quality and status of systems on Earth. A complete understanding of the human-environment-development nexus is needed for the crafting and implementation of policies and programs. Multistakeholder and participatory deliberations ensure that a holistic paradigm is considered in order for policies and directions to become relevant and truly transformative. San Pablo City is known for its Seven Crater Lakes that provide different provisioning, regulating, cultural and supporting services. Aquaculture and ecotourism are two main industries that utilize and benefit from the lakes. These two activities also put pressure on the overall integrity and health of these waters. A number of scientific undertakings have been done in the 7 lakes of San Pablo generating valuable knowledge and information that can be used by the various stakeholders. The need now is to enable different stakeholders to utilize this body of knowledge for a sustainable future through activities that seek to preserve and conserve the natural ecosystem while sustainably used for aquaculture and ecotourism activities. San Pablo City can be a model for this approach which can also be rolled out to other communities, cities and local governments that also rely on aquatic natural resources. The project aims to capacitate stakeholders in a future thinking approach to sustainable aquatic resources use anchored on One and Planetary Health.
Project • CBA2024-06MY-Flores