CBD COP11: Conservation key to sustainable fishing in the Philippines

CBD COP11: Conservation key to sustainable fishing in the Philippines

Pedro Maquiling Trinidad Jr., Mayor of Cortes, Philippines, interview: Rio Conventions Pavilion, CBD COP11, 15/10/2012 – Pedro Maquiling Trinidad Jr., Mayor of Cortes in the Philippines says he want to replicate the marine conservation project in his province around the country.

He says 80% of his citizens are dependent on fishing but by expanding the concept further, a sustainable livelihood can be created for everyone.