The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched the Philippines Flyway Project to strengthen conservation of vital wetland ecosystems that protect migratory bird habitats and local livelihoods, ADB announced. The project, funded by a $3 million grant from the Global Environment Facility, was unveiled during the ongoing 12th Meeting of Partners of the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership, hosted by the Philippines' Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The project aims to protect and sustainably manage Philippine wetlands that serve as critical stopovers for migratory birds traveling along the East Asian–Australasian Flyway, while also improving biodiversity, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and boosting climate resilience for millions of Filipinos.