The Center for Biodiversity Conservation, Restoration Ecology & Environmental Concerns (CBCREEC) of Northwestern University in Laoag City is the institution’s arm for environmental stewardship in Northwestern Luzon, Philippines. CBCREEC embodies the university’s unwavering commitment to preserving the region's natural heritage.

Renowned for its innovative scientific undertakings since its inception as the Ecosystem Management and Development Office (EMDO) in 2007 under the office of the University President, CBCREEC converges passionate advocacy and dedicated conservation efforts to protect and rejuvenate Northwestern Luzon's fragile ecosystems. The immense biological diversity of this region extends beyond picturesque landscapes—it is vital to the communities, species, and natural resources that constitute for being key biodiversity areas (KBA) and important bird areas (IBA), and part of major Asian migration flyways for avifauna. This urgency drives CBCREEC's mission to ensure resource sustainability for future generations.

Beyond research, CBCREEC has published 11 new species, establishing itself as a leader in northern Philippines biodiversity research. The center also spearheads conservation projects like the Northwestern University Ecological Park and Botanic Gardens (NUEBG) and the Herbarium of the Northwestern Luzon Philippines (HNUL), in documenting the region’s critical endemic species.

The Northwestern University CBCREEC is a testament to what can be achieved through passion, science, and community. It stands as a symbol of resilience and hope, nurturing a legacy of conservation and sustainable living that will inspire future generations. In a world facing significant environmental challenges, CBCREEC calls us to join hands, act, and ensure that the natural beauty of Northwestern Luzon endures for all time.