The development of environment-friendly enterprise and livelihood opportunities for local communities is envisioned to address the prevailing poverty of resource-dependent communities.
This will also motivate communities to protect natural habitat and wildlife. This includes among others:
a. Well-regulated ecotourism areas;
b. Livelihood activities (income and food-based) designed for women; and
c. Development and intensification of markets for products out of waste such as organic composts and reusable items.
The DA-DAR-DENR National Convergence Initiative (NCI) intends to help provide more jobs and livelihood in identified convergence sites for productive management and sustainable utilization of forestlands. The programs of the three agencies will be integrated to promote increased investment in rural areas, increased and sustainable food production, good governance and efficiency in proper implementation.