Empowering indigenous communities through participatory planning and forest conservation
Forging strategic convergence in support of indigenous communities and local capacities
Deepening regional linkages for sustainable growth and carbon cooperation
In a significant step toward a more integrated approach to regional progress, Project Caraga Group Inc. (PCGI) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) recently held a courtesy meeting at the MinDA office to share project updates, explore areas of collaboration, and strengthen efforts for sustainable development across Mindanao.
By Rowil “Buboy” Aguillon, CMO, CCDI
In a decisive move to strengthen its investment in nature-based solutions (NbS) in the Caraga Region of Northeastern Mindanao, Singapore-based ecoCarbon Capital Pte Ltd officially assumed full control of Project Caraga in September 2024 from its original developer, ClearWind.
Butuan City, Philippines — In a continued effort to strengthen community engagement and deepen place-based knowledge, the Community Organization and Development (CODEV) Team of Project Caraga conducted a transect mapping simulation in Barangay Limon , Butuan City.
Butuan City, Philippines – July 2025 — In a meaningful step toward deepening partnerships for Indigenous Peoples (IP) development and climate action, Project Caraga paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Caraga Regional Director, Atty. Julius Mabini, on July 1, 2025.
Surigao City, Philippines — In a collective push to strengthen resilience and foster multi-sectoral collaboration in the Caraga Region, Project Caraga actively participated in the recent Project TRANSFORM Stakeholder Consultation held from July 15 to 17, 2025 in Surigao City. Representing the initiative was Owen Jaen , Chief Communications Officer of Caraga Carbon Development, Inc., who joined over 100 stakeholders from government, academe, civil society, and the private sector in shaping the region’s resilience roadmap.
Manila, Philippines – Project Caraga proudly participated in the official launch of the NatureNest Accelerator, a new initiative under the Accelerating Green and Climate Finance in the Philippines: Nature-based Solutions (AGCF) Project. Representing Project Caraga was Rowil Aguillon, Chief Markets Officer of Caraga Carbon Development, Inc., who joined the esteemed panel discussion on “Nature-based Solutions as a Strategic Approach to Achieving Country Priorities and Global Commitments.” The event gathered changemakers and sustainability leaders from across sectors to explore how gender-responsive and community-rooted enterprises are scaling up solutions to address climate and biodiversity challenges through sustainable business models. Funded by the Government of Canada through the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines, and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Department of Finance, the NatureNest Accelerator is designed and implemented by Villgro Philippines. The program aims to strengthen nature-based solutions (NbS) in the country by supporting enterprises that promote environmental resilience while uplifting livelihoods. Project Caraga’s involvement highlights its growing role in advancing NbS in the Caraga Region and contributing to broader national and global sustainability goals.