The Sustainable Forest Land Management Agreement (SFLMA) represents a major policy reform in the Philippines aimed at strengthening sustainable forest governance through a unified and long-term forest tenure system. By consolidating existing tenure instruments, the policy improves governance efficiency, promotes sustainable investments, and enhances environmental safeguards. SFLMA supports climate-resilient forest management through science-based planning, ecosystem restoration, and biodiversity conservation. It also encourages inclusive participation among government agencies, local communities, Indigenous People, and the private sector, contributing to sustainable rural development, climate action, and long-term forest landscape resilience.

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