What is Philippine Working Group (PWG)?

The PWG engages in discussion and site visits by exchanging thoughts and ideas and exploring new ways of improving community base resource management at the policy and implementation levels. The Environmental Science for Social Change or ESSC facilitates the PWG meetings and provides the information support and agenda-setting for selected themes. As a Jesuit research organization, ESSC works with cultural groups as well in providing assistance for natural resource management planning and implementation that integrates cultural concerns and that strengthens cultural integrity.

Who compose the PWG?

Professionals and practitioners from the government, NGOs, donor institutions, development groups, academe, and research centers made up the PWG. On his/her own personal capacity, a PWG member attends meetings and contributes for the analysis of issues and for exploration of scenarios and responses. He/she may also join site visits to observe how things are on the ground and to listen and share learning with the community and local officials.