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November 2003
Hainan Island
China, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of the highly endangered Hainan gibbon
Community benefit: Scholarships for the children of four villages
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July 2001
Fatucama
Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Southeast Asia
Conservation and community benefit: Reforestation of degraded coastal hills
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June 2017
Pantai Bahagia Village
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of 50 acres of mangroves plus replanting of 197 acres, for 15 years
Community benefit: Community and mangrove education center; water storage tanks
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February 2017
Setapuk Besar
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of 741-acre mangrove forest for 15 years
Community benefit: Community and mangrove education center, 200-meter bridge into forest
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June 2016
Pakraman Wongaya
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Permanent protection of 1,600 acres of rainforest
Community benefit: Renovation of community center used for youth activities, meetings, and music and dance instruction and performance
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June 2016
Puncak Baru Village
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Preservation of 2,325 acres of forest for 15 years
Community benefit: Repair of community freshwater supply system
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June 2015
Lamakera
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Permanent ban on hunting oceanic manta rays off Solor Island
Community benefit: New ecotourism and community center
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February 2015
Sahang–Pangajid Forest
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Conservation of 247 acres of lowland forest for 10 years
Community benefit: Nut oil processing machine, communications equipment, and construction of a small building
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June 2014
Manggroholo and Sira Villages
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of 10,131 acres of no-take forest reserve for 15 years
Community benefit: Village fresh water system
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February 2014
Banjar Bengkel
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: 1,606 acres of “no-take” rainforest in perpetuity
Community benefit: Community building
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February 2013
Hupumada Village
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of 14,826 acres of forest for 10 years
Community benefit: Village-wide solar power
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February 2013
Saubeba, Warmandi & Wau
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of 267 acres of critical leatherback turtle nesting beach for three years
Community benefit: Full scholarships for seven students
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January 2013
Fafanlap
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Equipment for a marine conservation education program
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June 2011
Pelilit
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: 1.2 acre no-take turtle-nesting beach for 10 years
Community benefit: Construction of a turtle beach guard post
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June 2011
Fafanlap
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: 99,583-acre no-take marine area for 14 years
Community benefit: Community center/kindergarten
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January 2011
Sano Nggoang
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of a 939-acre existing no-take forest reserve and a new 74-acre no-take forest reserve for 10 years
Community benefit: Health clinic
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July 2010
Banjar Anyar
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of 1,977 acres of no-take rainforest in perpetuity
Community benefit: Community building
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January 2009
Teluk Nibung, Ujung Sialit, Pulau Balai, and Suka Makmur
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: 1,924 acres of protected land and marine habitat for 10 years
Community benefit: Soccer fields, community meeting hall, and storm gutters for four villages
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May 2009
Mandalamekar, Java
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of replanting 72 acres and protecting a total of 267 acres of no-take rainforest
Community benefit: Multipurpose community building
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May 2009
Benteng Dewa
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of approximately 14,826 acres of no-take forest reserve
Community benefit: Community health clinic to help children
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May 2009
Cunca Lolos
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of 12,355 acres of no-take forest
Community benefit: Village freshwater system
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June 2008
Umbu Langang
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of the protection of 7,414 acres of rainforest and savannah for a minimum of 10 years
Community benefit: Freshwater system
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June 2007
Waigeo Island
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of a 123,553-acre marine protected area
Community benefit: Solar power, toilets, a paved footpath, and other improvements for nine villages
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January 2007
Ensem
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of a 60,958-acre rainforest reserve for 20 years
Community benefit: Medical clinic
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June 2007
Kofiau Islands Villages
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Creation of a 41,360-acre no-take marine reserve for 10 years
Community benefit: Medical equipment, textbooks, and equipment for three villages
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January 2007
Niampak
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of a 60,958-acre rainforest reserve for a minimum of 20 years
Community benefit: Kindergarten
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June 2006
Ranawangko
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Creation of a permanent 35-acre no-take sea turtle nesting beach
Community benefit: Freshwater supply, public toilets, and access road
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June 2006
Tulap
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Permanent 36-acre no-take sea turtle nesting beach
Community benefit: Public stairway
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June 2006
Tulaun
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Creation of a permanent 30-acre no-take sea turtle nesting beach
Community benefit: Freshwater supply, public toilets and access road
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January 2006
Sarinbuana
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Village endorsement of a 1,975-acre permanent no-take rainforest reserve
Community benefit: Library/music/dance building, instruments and equipment
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January 2006
Saubeba and Warmandi
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Creation of a 2,471-acre no-take leatherback turtle nesting beach and fringing forest reserve
Community benefit: Secondary and tertiary scholarships
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January 2006
Manado Tua Satu
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Village endorsement of 118 acres of rainforest and 160 acres of coral reef as a no-take reserve
Community benefit: School reconstruction
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July 2005
Kawangkoan
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Establishment of a 75-acre permanent no-take forest reserve
Community benefit: Elementary school reconstruction and school furniture
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July 2005
Iboih
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Establishment of a 35-acre permanent no-take mangrove forest reserve
Community benefit: Coral reef clean-up and mangrove restoration
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January 2005
Kaibolafin
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Establishment of a 500-acre no-take forest reserve
Community benefit: Upgrading village rainwater collection system and school reconstruction
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January 2005
Teling
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Establishment of a 250-acre no-take forest reserve
Community benefit: Upgrade and repair of an existing freshwater system
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April 2004
Alung Banoa
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Purchase, installation and transportation of EcoReef reef rehabilitation modules
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July 2004
Kumu
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Establishment of 124-acre no-take forest reserve
Community benefit: Elementary school renovations
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July 2004
Seram Island
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Creation of a 370-acre rainforest no-take zone
Community benefit: Rural health clinics and community health training and education
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November 2003
Sampela Village – Wakatobi National Park
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation and community benefit: Village-based fisheries management program in Wakatobi National Park
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July 2003
Asmat
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation and community benefits: Outboard motorboats for patrol and enforcement of community fishing grounds
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July 2003
Tomil
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Creation of a 3,200-acre marine sanctuary
Community benefit: Fisheries enforcement and community infrastructure
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July 2002
Tirta Gangga Water Palace, Karangasem
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation and community benefit: Wastewater garden system at Tirta Gangga Water Palace
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July 2002
Alung Banoa, Bunaken Island
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: No-take marine zones
Community benefit: Community landing dock
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July 2002
Maratua Island
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Fish aggregation devices (FADs) to encourage sustainable fishing practices
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December 2000
Komodo Island National Park, Komodo
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June 2017
Mangkadait Village
Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of 600-acre forest watershed for 20 years
Community benefit: Installation of 10-kilometer, gravity-fed pipe to provide clean water supply
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May 2009
Mudung Abun, Borneo
Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Support of 1,236 acres of watershed for 30 years
Community benefit: Integrated community-based micro-hydro power system
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June 2007
Bario Asal and Arur Layun, Borneo
Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Creation of a permanent 1,483-acre rainforest preserve
Community benefit: Community-based micro-hydro power
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July 2004
Terian, Borneo
Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of a 1,000-acre watershed and integrated watershed management
Community benefit: Community micro-hydro system
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July 2001
Long Lawen, Borneo, Malaysia
Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Reduction of diesel pollution
Community benefit: Micro-hydro energy system
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June 2017
Agdangan Municipality
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of two no-take fish sanctuaries (301 acres total) and 124 acres of mangroves for 15 years
Community benefit: Construction of an environmental education center and 400-meter mangrove boardwalk
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February 2017
Batuhan
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of 132 acres of mangrove forest for 30 years; mangrove nursery
Community benefit: Daycare center
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February 2016
Abatan River
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of Abatan River and the mangroves along Maribojoc Bay for 10 years
Community benefit: Funds to rebuild tourist docks and an amphitheater
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February 2016
San Carlos
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of 287-acre no-take fish sanctuary for 25 years
Community benefit: Multipurpose building that will, among other uses, be a venue for an alternative learning system for children
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Taal Lake, Luzon Island
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: 2,471-acre fish sanctuary
Community benefit: Repair of storm-damaged Taal Lake Conservation Center
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June 2014
Sitio Layag, Sibuyan Island
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of 2,471-acre forest watershed for 10 years
Community benefit: Solar lighting units
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June 2013
Bacuit Bay, Palawan Island
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June 2012
San Vicente, Bohol
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of 139 acres of mangrove forest for 12 years
Community benefit: Construction of an 875-yard boardwalk
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June 2011
Malhiao, Cebu Island
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of a 180-acre mangrove area for 15 years
Community benefit: Construction of a boardwalk and viewing deck
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January 2011
Canipo, Palawan Province
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Extension of a 37-acre Marine Protected Area for 20 more years
Community benefit: Construction of a multipurpose building
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July 2010
Sitio Lobo and Barangay Ned, Mindanao Island
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of watershed forest
Community benefit: Micro-hydro power generator
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January 2010
Pantudlan, Cabilao Island
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Expansion of two marine protected areas for 20 years
Community benefit: Conversion of a Spanish-era lighthouse into a tourism center
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June 2008
Palaui Island
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Establishment of a 5,369-acre forest reserve for 20 years
Community benefit: Renovation of multipurpose hall
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June 2008
Old Bulatukan, Mindanao Island
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of 744 acres of watershed forest for 30 years
Community benefit: Micro-hydro power generator and fruit tree nursery
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February 2008
Sibaltan, New Ibajay, Villa Paz, and Mabini, Palawan Island
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Establishment of a marine protected area and mangrove protected area, both for 25 years
Community benefit: Construction of guardhouses, purchase of conservation area patrol boats, equipment, buoys and signage, and purchase of cashew production equipment
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January 2008
Murcia, Negros Island
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Hydraulic ram pump water system, in support of the protection of 4,942 acres of forest
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January 2008
Barangay Manamoc
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: 267-acre marine protected area for 20 years
Community benefit: Solar power system for schools and health centers
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June 2007
Barangay San Pedro, Biri Island
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Establishment of marine sanctuary for 20 years
Community benefit: Building to house a community-managed drugstore
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June 2007
Bagong Bayan
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Protection of a 2,039-acre forest reserve (including 124 acres of mangroves) in perpetuity
Community benefit: Rehabilitation of micro-hydro power generator
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January 2007
Barangay Rizal, Cuyo Island
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Mangrove forest park (including no-take zone) for 20 years
Community benefit: Multipurpose building
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July 2003
Jandayan Island, Philippines
Philippines, Southeast Asia
Conservation benefit: Enforcement of three existing marine sanctuaries
Community benefit: Support for sustainable alternative livelihoods
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July 2003
El Nido, Tres Marias, Philippines
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November 2002
Saavedra, Cebu, Philippines
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January 2005
Sukhon Island, Thailand
Thailand, Southeast Asia
Education/trainings and natural resource management for mangrove conservation, a livelihood initiative program, and community mangrove center and mangrove study boardwalk
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November 2002
Libong and Muk, Ko Kah, Thailand
Thailand, Southeast Asia
Supporting island communities in dugong conservation and habitat protection
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November 2002
Cat Ba Island, Vietnam
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November 2003
Cat Ba Island, Vietnam
Vietnam, Southeast Asia
Fast boat for villagers guarding the golden-headed (Cat Ba) langur population