Christine Vale

Christine Zambrano Vale, is the Watershed Development Officer of the Carood Watershed Model Forest Management Council in Bohol, Philippines. She has been serving the organization for 11 years, playing a key role in advancing sustainable watershed management and restoration initiatives.The Carood Watershed Model Forest is a non-government organization composed of a coalition of local government units, government agencies, people’s organizations, indigenous peoples, youth organizations, and the academy. Together, they work towards a shared vision of sustainably managing the entire watershed—restoring ecosystems while balancing the livelihood needs of the communities. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Christine continues to champion inclusive and collaborative approaches to environmental governance and ecosystem restoration.