1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
1. To capture and store carbon by mangrove plantation alongside the Iloilo River.
2. To provide an improved flood protection system to the city of Iloilo.
3. To create new habitats and protect the existing ones.
4. To enhance species enrichment, especially native biodiversity.
5. To create an eco-tourism hub for the city. [1, 2, 3, 4, 7]
2. To provide an improved flood protection system to the city of Iloilo.
3. To create new habitats and protect the existing ones.
4. To enhance species enrichment, especially native biodiversity.
5. To create an eco-tourism hub for the city. [1, 2, 3, 4, 7]
Quantitative targets
The project is being implemented in many phases. Each phase has its own quantitative targets. The first phase was completed in 2012, which targeted creating the Esplanade for 1.2 km. In later phases, the target was to stretch the Esplanade to 8.1 km in 2019 and to 9 km in 2020. [7]
Monitoring indicators defined
Unknown
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Climate change adaptation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Climate change adaptation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Climate change mitigation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Climate change mitigation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
What types of restoration goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
What activities are implemented to realize the restoration goals and targets?
Implementation activities
The area was previously a dike road, which was built to ease the traffic congestion and to protect the city from any possible flood. In 2010, the Iloilo City government reconsider and decided to convert the area into a linear park. The city government started work on developing the riverside stretch into a public park and launched the esplanade project as a key component of their Iloilo River Improvement initiative. The river banks on both sides of the river were built. Trees were planted, including flowering and ornamental trees. Mangroves were planted along the riversides. Fish and other species were protected and monitored. Different stakeholders were engaged at different levels and phases for the species conservation and mangrove plantation. Eco-trails were also created for the benefit of joggers and other city dwellers. Recently, the authority has started to showcase the area as an eco-tourism hub and an educational centre. [1, 3, 4, 6]
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Please specify technological innovation
The previous dike road has been renovated into a promenade with a flood protection mechanism. Trees were planted on the promenade to create gardens. In addition, natural flood protections were created by mangrove plantations along the shoreline. An eco-trail was created for running and jogging. [3, 6, 8]
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
In addition to providing ecosystem services and helping Iloilo city to fight climate change, the park serves as an educational ecotourism hub. This is the first of its kind in the country. [7]
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
The concept of the park has gained attention nationwide and other cities are taking initiatives in replicating the ideas and creating similar NBS structures. [7]
