Can tourism drive regeneration?

The Philippines is one of 18 mega-biodiverse countries in the world. These regions are home to roughly 70 percent of the world’s plants and animal species.

Yet, biodiversity loss in the Philippines– largely due to illegal logging — is increasing at a rapid pace, making it a top priority for global conservation efforts. It is in this context that social entrepreneur Ann Dumaliang co-founded the Masungi Georeserve with her sister, Billie. Together with the community, they are building new ways for tourism to drive conservation in the Philippines.