Expression of Interest For Assessment Of Abandoned, Undeveloped And Underutilized Fishponds (Auuf)

Expression of Interest for Assessment of Abandoned, Undeveloped and Underutilized Fishponds (AUUF) in FMA 6 and 9, Philippines. Publication Date: 09/11/2025 12:00 AM EDT EOI Deadline: 09/22/2025 11:59 PM EDT Description: The Philippines Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Project (FISHCORE, P174137), implemented by the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) and financed by the World Bank, aims to improve the management of targeted fisheries resources and enhance the value of fisheries production in Fisheries Management Areas (FMA) 6 and 9. One of the key components of the project is to improve the management of fisheries and aquaculture resources through science-based and ecosystem-oriented approaches. This includes the development of comprehensive planning frameworks that support the revitalization of AUU fishponds. These areas, often left idle or degraded, present significant opportunities for nature-based solutions such as mangrove restoration, sustainable aquaculture, and salt farming. The assessment of these options is critical to ensuring that land-use decisions are informed by both ecological and socio-economic considerations. The project also aims to diversify and strengthen the livelihoods of coastal communities through sustainable aquaculture, nature-based solutions, and enterprise development. It is in this context that the World Bank is providing technical assistance to the DA-BFAR to assess the current status of the abandoned, undeveloped, and underutilized fishponds (AUUF) in FMA 6 and 9 and propose viable alternatives that are both environmentally sustainable and socio-economically beneficial. The assessment is designed to inform both policy reforms and investment decisions under the FISHCORE Project, transforming AUUF from symbols of degradation into platforms for innovation and resilience and reinforcing the Philippines commitment to a sustainable and inclusive blue economy. Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/5899/view.html

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