Leverage on real drivers of change. Ikalahan Ancestral Domain

Poverty is prevalent in Ikalahan ancestral domain. Poor access and underdeveloped public services, such as market infrastructure, education and health services, characterize their living condition. Rewarding the Ikalahans for their ecosystem services provide an opportunity to transform their lives and landcape. This requires strengthening their capacity for sustained natural resource management, and enabling policies that modify incentive rights and motivation.