Our Commitment

Vision

Celebrating people as stewards of nature.

Mission

To be the leading nature conservation membership organization dedicated to advancing participatory sustainable solutions.

4 Pillars

Conserving Sites and Habitats

Haribon works across critical ecosystems, habitats, and landscapes across the Philippines that are science-informed and community-led. Our flagship programs have helped establish effective conservation actions that apply science-informed and community-led strategies.

Saving Species

The Philippines is home to many endemic wildlife species that hold a unique function in the country’s web of life. We work with people to conduct studies on important flora and fauna species including the Philippine Eagle, native tree species and more, to inform how they can best be conserved.

Encouraging Sustainability

With the looming impacts of the triple planetary crisis, environmental action requires the active participation of all, ensuring that policies and frameworks transcend time and leaders. From tree planting activities to coastal clean-ups, Haribon aims to inspire concerted action towards environmental sustainability.

Empowering People

Haribon believes that environmental stewardship is a shared responsibility. We champion inclusivity by working with women leaders, youth, and Indigenous peoples – alongside companies, local governments, and others. In doing so we ensure an equitable approach toward meaningful governance.

Priority sites and KBAs

  • Aurora Memorial National Park
  • Bicol Natural Park
  • Candaba Swamp
  • Central Panay Mountains
  • Kaliwa River Forest Reserve
  • Mt Hilong-hilong
  • Mt. Dingalan (Mt. Mingan)
  • Mt. Siburan, Mindoro
  • Mts Banahaw-San Cristobal
  • Mts Irid-Angilo & Binuang
  • Northern Negros Natural Park
  • Northwest Panay Peninsula
  • Pantabangan–Carranglan Watershed Forest Reserve
  • Presidential Proclamation (PP) 1636
  • Zambales Mountains

List of Priority Species

Fauna

  • Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi)*
  • Mindoro Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba platenae)*
  • Negros Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba keayi)*
  • Negros Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus arcanus)*
  • Isabela Oriole (Oriolus isabellae)*
  • Dulungan Hornbill (Rhabdotorrhinus waldeni)*
  • Black-hooded Coucal (Centropus steerii)*
  • Streaked Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus sorghophilus)*
  • Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia)*
  • Sulu Hornbill (Anthracoceros montani)*
  • Sulu Racquet-tail (Prioniturus verticalis)*
  • Cebu Brown-dove (Phapitreron frontalis)*
  • Cebu Flowerpecker (Dicaeum quadricolor)*
  • Sulu Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba menagei)*
  • Chinese Crested Tern (Thalasseus bernsteini)

Flora

  • Apitong (Dipterocarpus grandiflorus Blanco)
  • Yakal (Shorea astylosa Foxw.)
  • Red lauan (Shorea negrosensis)*
  • White lauan (Shorea contorta)*
  • Tangile (Shorea polysperma Blanco Merr.)*
  • Tailed-leaf Panau (Dipterocarpus caudatus Foxw. ssp. caudatus)
  • Dalingdingan (Hopea foxworthyi Elmer)*
  • Malinaog

*Endemic, or found only in the Philippines