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San Miguel Aerocity Inc. (SMAI), through the New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project, offers a model for integrating biodiversity conservation into large-scale infrastructure. Its Biodiversity Offset Program (BOP) goes beyond compliance, using science-based tools like a localized UK DEFRA Biodiversity Metric to measure habitat impacts and track net biodiversity gains.

With over 400 hectares of wetlands restored for migratory birds, the BOP combines habitat restoration, adaptive construction, community engagement, and long-term monitoring under -No Net Loss- and -Biodiversity Net Gain- principles. SMAI-s approach sets a benchmark for balancing infrastructure development with environmental and social sustainability.