The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched the Philippines Flyway Project to strengthen the conservation of vital wetland ecosystems that protect migratory bird habitats and local livelihoods.

The project, funded by a $3 million grant from the Global Environment Facility, was announced during the ongoing 12th Meeting of Partners of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership, hosted by the Philippines’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

The project aims to protect and sustainably manage Philippine wetlands that serve as critical stopovers for migratory birds traveling along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF), while also enhancing biodiversity, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and boosting climate resilience for millions of Filipinos.

“Wetlands in our region face mounting threats from reclamation, degradation, and urban expansion, and the EAAF is considered the most threatened of the world’s major flyways,” said ADB Vice-President for East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Scott Morris.

“Through the Philippines Flyway Project, ADB and DENR are working together to protect, manage, and restore these critical ecosystems—helping communities and nature thrive,” he said. Asian Development Bank