The Haribon Foundation takes on the challenge . . . The Haribon Foundation for the Conservation of Natural Resources, Inc. is a non-profit, non-stock, non-governmental organization that pioneered the environmental and wildlife protection and conservation in the Philippines. It is a member fo the World Conservation Union or the IUCN and has institutional linkages with a number of international environmental groups, like the World Wildlife Fund-USA, World Wide Fund for Nature-Switzerland, Wild Bird Society of Japan, GREENPEACE International, and the Birldlife International among others. Locally, Haribon is also represented at the Philippine Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD). Our Brief History: Haribon was organized in 1872 as a bird watching group by Mrs. Alicia Busser together with Dr. Robert S. Kennedy and Mr. Pedro C. Gonzales. The first members were primarily interested in wildlife conservation and nature appreciation trips like bird watching. Inspired by the plight of the Philippine Eagle, then called as the monkey-eating eagle, the members endeavored to work for its survival. The society gradually evolved into a full-fledged nature and wildlife conservation and in 1983 was transformed into a conservation foundation under the energetic leadership of Dr. Celso R. Roque and Dr. Colin P. Rees. In 1984, it was registered as a science and research foundation conducting floral and faunal studies and is accredited by the Department of Science and Technology. It is also accredited with the DENR as a private voluntary organization. Haribon also maintains a strong network with local enivornmental groups such as the Green Forum and is a member of the Boart of Trustees of the NGOs for Protected Areas (NIPA). A staff of 44 professionals composed of junior scientists, community organizers, lawyers, urban planners and business graduates provide a diverse mix of disciplines within the organization to fulfill the multi-disciplinary but integrated nature of conservation and development work. WhyHaribon? The name "Haribon" was coined from two Filipino words "Hari" and "Ibon" which when loosely translated means "King of the BIrds." Haribon Logo The logo stands for the nine ecosystems found in the Philippines and along with the name represent the aspiration of the organization.