PCSD
Palawan Council for
Sustainable Development

Activities and Accomplishment ( 2004 )

Planning and Technical Services Department
is the Technical Arm of the PCSD. The department maintains a number of staff that are expert on various fields ( forestry, marine, agriculture and mining) , that will aid PCSDS in the analysis and technical evaluation of programs and approaches in carrying out its mandate - the implementation of R.A. 7611 (SEP Law).


Project Operations and Implementation Department
Oversees the evaluation of various projects and undertakings in the province of Palawan, they are mainly responsible for the issuances of the SEP Clearances and Accreditations. These include the issuances of chainsaw registration,live fish accreditation,gravel and sand projects, major infrastructure road projects and other special use permits.

PCSDS Legal Counsel at work

Legal and Policy Department
The department provides legal assistance to PCSD.LGU and other government entities in the implementation of the SEP law. It is also task in filling out cases for offenders against (R.A. 7611) - the SEP Law. It is also responsible in the formulation of policy guidelines for recommendation to the Council.

External Affairs Department
The External Affairs is responsbile for the promotion and marketing of investment packages for funding, networking with national and international institutions/organizations. It is also task in strenghtening linkages with national government agencies and other institutions.

Finance and Administrative Department
The Administrative Department is responsible in providing support services to the various departments in the organization, while the Finance Division is running the financial operation of the organization.

Protected Areas
The Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Ursula Island Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary, El Nido - Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area, Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park, Palawan Flora, Fauna and Watershed Reserve. These are the list of Protected Areas which PCSD had actively participated in the management plan and had given its technical expertise in support of its operation.

A Staff conducting a lecture to a group of students

Palawan Tropical Forestry Protection Programme
A special programme of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development with funding support from the European Union,it is aimed at helping in the conservation of Palawan's forests with emphasis on catchment-based community planning and management through a sustainable development strategy.

Palawan Sustainable Development Training Institute
Operated and managed by the PCSDS, it serves as a venue for sharing experiences and developing effective information,education and social mobilization for the local government units, government agencies, non-government organizations, people's organizations, private sector and people in the community for the promotion of sustainable development and environmental conservation. It offers modern facilities for conferences, trainings and seminars as well.

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