The programme has two specific objectives (1) Social forestry approaches integrated in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies in ASEAN Member States (2) Socio-economic benefits derived from inclusion of vulnerable communities in adaptation and mitigation strategies

The project supports the planning and to some extent the implementation of selected elements of a trilateral action plan to protect the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion (SSME). The SSME action plan is closely aligned with the national priorities, plans and programmes of the three partner countries and their international commitments.