Expert Profile Overview:

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is a government agency under the Department of Agriculture in the Philippines, responsible for the development, management, and conservation of the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources. BFAR plays a central role in implementing national fisheries policies, strengthening marine governance, and supporting sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities.

BFAR is actively engaged in capacity building across the Philippines, particularly in areas such as fisheries management, marine protected area (MPA) establishment and management, enforcement, and community-based coastal resource management. The agency works closely with local government units (LGUs), fisherfolk organizations, and national and international partners to enhance institutional and community capacity.

Through its programmes, BFAR delivers training, technical assistance, and extension services that contribute to improved fisheries governance, biodiversity conservation

Key partners or clients :

Types of Capacity Building Offered

• Coaching / Mentoring
• Learning Exchange Peer learning
• Technical assistance
• Training courses (onsite/online)
• Workshops / Facilitation

Contact

Tag: Climate change Coaching / Mentoring Ecosystems Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) English Filipino Learning Exchange Peer learning Marine Protected Area (MPA) Philippines Technical assistance Training courses (onsite/online) Workshops / Facilitation