Managing water resources: climate change mitigation lesson from the indigenous people of Apayao [Philippines]
2010
Ocampo, R.O. | Bascos, R., Apayao State Coll., San Isidro Sur, Luna, Apayao (Philippines)
The Nagan and Maton River, located at Pudtol, Apayao [Philippines] are the main river tributaries of the mighty Apayao River. The Apayao River supports irrigation to thousands hectares of farmland in the municipalities of Pudtol, Luna and some parts of Abulug. To conserve and protect the river systems and their watershed (the Agora Wildlife Sanctuary), the Isnags headed by Mayor Batara Laoat organized the NARIMAG (Nagan River Management System). NARIMAG utilizes indigenous knowledge and practice (IKP) in protecting Nagan and Maton River including Agora Wildlife sanctuary. The IKP is interfaced with government laws on water management. The impact of NARIMAG to climate change mitigation includes: reduction of drought incidence; provision of haven to flora and fauna species (aquatic and terrestrial); lessening the threat to loss of biodiversity, reduction of expenditures especially on imports of major food crops (rice and corn), and strengthening social capital to sustain IK climate change mitigation measures.
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