Conservation Research, Mapping and Systems Development

The Conservation Research, Mapping and Systems Development (CRMSD) Unit is an initiative of WWF-Philippines to employ existing and emerging geographic information solutions, as well as related information management solutions, which primarily aim to assist projects and key partners meet their respective objectives in environmental conservation and management.

Operationalized in the early part of 2002, the unit evolved from the merger of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Unit with other existing projects with a strong affinity towards Geographic Information Technology (GIT) and specialized Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Applications, like the former South East Asian Marine Resources Information System (SEAMARIS) [now known as the Coastal and Marine Resources Information System (CMARIS)] and the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Mapping for Oil Spill projects.

To date, the program incorporates its various information management solutions into the current operational and management structure of the various projects of the organization to aid in the design and planning, implementation and monitoring of various project activities.

Within the bounds of its research and systems development scope, the unit continually works to ensure its knowledge on methods, techniques and processes are at par with current advances and innovations in the field; and thus be able to provide efficient and effective service to the different projects, as well as the organization as a whole.

To know more about CRMSD, you may visit the CRMSD website or you may send an email to aramos@wwf.org.ph