April 5, nd Cohort Quarterly Meeting

Session Objectives Based on the results of the PCRA (including KAP) and using the provided guidelines, each CF will develop their respective draft program flows for their community consultation activity. Using their knowledge of community resources and location, CF’s will brainstorm and decide on most creative ways of sharing PCRA data to initiate community pride.

Discussion Outline Overall objective of the PCRA community consultation The rationale and power of creativity in presenting data How to respond to any negativity or issues regarding the MPA Checklist to help in planning community consultation activity

What is the community consultation? First strategic activity transitioning from gathering data (market research/establishing baseline) to first practice at creatively engaging community Designed to present back to the community key data gathered from PCRA (and MERF if applicable) and KAP: Symbiotic relationship of marine sanctuary with community food security Current condition of reef in sanctuary Community perception on marine sanctuary Role of community – OWNERSHIP MPA management team (TWG and ManCom) and activities (past and current)

TWG, MANCOM, BLGU, LOCAL LEADERS AND YOU NEED TO BE THE OF THE MARINE SANCTUARY! CHAMPIONS

What is the primary objective of the community consultation? Initiate process of building community PRIDE in their marine sanctuary! OUR SANCTUARY (using PCRA and KAP data)

Who is involved and who are participants? CORE TEAM TWG, ManCom, Brgy LGU, local community leaders, CF PARTICIPANTS All community members encouraged to attend (fishers, farmers, women, youth, religious, vendors, etc.)

How? Suggested content MESSAGING Positive – Celebrating local resources/showcase Brief discussion of date and purpose of marine sanctuary (concept of a seabank) Presentation of key data illustrating current condition of reef health (promising for all sites), community perceptions, and importance of maintaining/improving reef health “Great potential for recovery but…”

Cont… How? Suggested content Emphasis on community ownership Presentation of MPA management strategy, team involved Activities undertaken since November 2011 in support of MPA management strengthening Emphasis on community ownership Addressing questions, comments, and concerns from community Ending with a bang – your MPA is one of twelve showcases in Philippines

Creatively presenting data Rationale Catch and sustain attention of audience – engaging Aids in audience comprehension of presentation (vs. lecture type) Source of inspiration, planting seeds of Pride Approach

Examples - let your imagination run wild! Participatory activities – structured learning exercise Big colorful posters, tarpaulins of key PCRA, MERF, or KAP results Song and dance Tapping local ambassadors (Mutya, Mayor, etc.) Film showing (underwater MPA footage, Sangtwaryo, other Pride campaign videos of KAP, PCRA, etc.) Puppet shows, entablado, komedia Sharing of experiences by local influencer (KAP enumerator, PCRA participant)

Responding to negativity/issues Anticipate questions and PREPARE, PREPARE, PREPARE Each core team member is CHAMPION of sanctuary (ideally all have visited/snorkeled in site) – united! Know inside and out purpose of marine sanctuary (why have MPA, why that location) Know inside and out roles and relationships of ManCom, TWG, BLGU, M/CLGU, fishers, community) – designate questions

Cont… Responding to negativity/issues Set expectations – MPA is not miracle solution, it will take time to succeed Identify early on positive local influencers and enlist their participation Reach compromise with especially difficult people/concerns, do not be defensive or aggressive If unable to address a concern, inform person of your next steps to obtain the answer and make sure to get back to them in the days after the consultation.