The CROC project addresses a global conservation priority on the local level. The CROC project is working closely together with a number of organizations to safe the Philippine crocodile from extinction.

The CROC project is carried out under the framework of the Cagayan Valley Program on Environment and Development (CVPED), the joint research and education partnership of the College of Forestry and Environmental Management (CFEM) of the Isabela State University (ISU), and the Center of Environmental Science (CML) of Leiden University. the strong partnership with ISU will ensure continuity, offers motivated students a chance to participate in a conservation project, incorporate crocodile conservation in research and educational activities, and enhance the capacity of this important stakeholder.

The mandated institute at the national level is the Protected Area Wildlife Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The DENR also plays an important coordinating function at the regional, provincial and the local level. In the field, CROC works closely together with officials of the Protected Areas Wildlife Service of DENR Region 02 and the Protected Area Superintendent of the Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park.

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of San Mariano has played a leading role in crocodile conservation in the Northern Sierra Madre. CROC is providing technical assistance to the LGU in their efforts to protect their flagship species.

CROC works closely together with the WWF-Philippines Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park Conservation and Development Project (NSMNP-CDP). This integrated conservation and development project, funded by the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Manila, support sustainable livelihood activities for local communities in crocodile habitat.

Conservation International-Philippines Sierra Madre Biodiversity Corridor Project supports CROC with technical support, network, and trainings.

In addition CROC profits from the support and advise of Melbourne Zoo, the IUCN Crocodile Species Specialists Group, BP Conservation Programme, Bird Life International, Fauna and Flora International (FFI), the Philippine Crocodile Recovery Team (PCRT), and the Palawan Wildlife Research and Rescue Center (PWRCC).