Public Community Consultation for PCRA, MERF and KAP

April 5, 20112nd Cohort Quarterly Meeting

Session ObjectivesBased 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 OutlineOverall objective of the PCRA

community consultationThe rationale and power of

creativity in presenting data How to respond to any negativity or

issues regarding the MPAChecklist 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 securityCurrent condition of reef in sanctuaryCommunity 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

THEOF 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 TEAMTWG, ManCom, Brgy LGU, local

community leaders, CF

PARTICIPANTSAll community members encouraged

to attend (fishers, farmers, women, youth, religious, vendors, etc.)

How? Suggested contentMESSAGING

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 contentEmphasis on community ownershipPresentation of MPA management strategy,

team involvedActivities undertaken since November

2011 in support of MPA management strengthening

Emphasis on community ownershipAddressing questions, comments, and

concerns from community Ending with a bang – your MPA is one of

twelve showcases in Philippines

Creatively presenting dataRationaleCatch and sustain attention of audience –

engagingAids in audience comprehension of

presentation (vs. lecture type)Source of inspiration, planting seeds of

PrideApproach

Examples - let your imagination run wild!Participatory activities – structured learning

exerciseBig colorful posters, tarpaulins of key PCRA,

MERF, or KAP resultsSong and danceTapping local ambassadors (Mutya, Mayor,

etc.) Film showing (underwater MPA footage,

Sangtwaryo, other Pride campaign videos of KAP, PCRA, etc.)

Puppet shows, entablado, komediaSharing of experiences by local influencer

(KAP enumerator, PCRA participant)

Responding to negativity/issuesAnticipate questions and PREPARE,

PREPARE, PREPAREEach 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/issuesSet expectations – MPA is not miracle

solution, it will take time to succeedIdentify early on positive local influencers and

enlist their participationReach 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.