The National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD) is a government strategy that complements the resources of the DA-DAR-DENR-DILG and other National Government Agencies, Non-Government Organizations, State Universities/Colleges, Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations in a convergence area using the ridge-to-reef approach.
A convergence area is a physical area where the convergence initiative is implemented. It is identified based on selection criteria, proposed by the LGU, supported by and operationalized through the Convergence Area Development Plan (CADP) and approved by the National Steering Committee.
A Convergence Area Development Plan (CADP) contains the strategies and the five-year programs, activities, and projects that promote holistic and sustainable management of all resources within the convergence area
San Jose, Tarlac Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2023-2028 covering the Tarlac Watershed composed of the Moriones and O’ donnel river systems.
CALABARZON Region
Tayak Adventure Nature and Wildlife (TANAW) de Rizal Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2021-2025 covering the Malabanban-Cabunsod Watershed.
MIMAROPA Region
Mag-Asawang Tubig Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2024-2028 covering the Mag-Asawang Tubig River Basin.
Western Visayas Region
Central Antique Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2020-2024 covering the Central Antique Watershed Dalanas, Paliwan, Cangaranan, and Carit-an Rivers.
Central Visayas Region
Carood Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2023-2028 covering the Carood Watershed.
Bateria Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2025-2029 covering the Bateria Watershed.
Eastern Visayas Region
Abuyog, Leyte Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2020-2024 covering the Abuyog Watershed.
Zamboanga Peninsula Region
Ayala District, Zamboanga City Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2021-2025 covering the Ayala, Saaz River, CADT- ECOZONE (Limpapa), and CADT-ECOZONE (Limpapa, Labuan) Watersheds.
Siocon – Lituban Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2021-2025 covering the Siocon Resource Reserve, Lituban and Siocon rivers.
Northern Mindanao Region
Muleta Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2023-2028 covering the Muleta Watershed.
Davao Region
Suawan-Kulafu Subwatershed Convergence Area Development Plan FY 2020-2024 covering the Suawan- Kulafu Subwatershed under the Davao River Basin.
PANGANTUCAN, Bukidnon – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is taking the lead in a multi-agency effort to protect and sustainably develop the Muleta Watershed, a vital natural resource in Bukidnon province. This initiative is part of the National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD), which brings together the DAR, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to promote sustainable rural development, achieve long-term ecological balance and community prosperity. These agencies launched the Muleta Watershed Convergence Area Development Plan (CADP) on 30 August 2024. This comprehensive five-year plan (2023–2027) outlines strategies for the protection, rehabilitation and sustainable development of the 21,630-hectare watershed that …
Aerial view of the Siocon-Lituban Watershed! Under the NCI-SRD, this project is improving livelihoods and strengthening environmental protection for the farmers here …
Castilla Municipal Mayor Isagani B. Mendoza (in red shirt) discusses with Dangcalan Barangay Councilor for Agriculture Edgar de la Torre (right), Castilla …
