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Ecosystems support all life on Earth. For #WorldEnvironmentDay , learn how you can contribute to preventing, halting and reversing ecosystem degradation in a new FREE course on Ecosystem Restoration by United Nations Development Programme - UNDP and the Convention on Biodiversity. The United Nations…

Danial Norjidi International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated on May 22 every year, with the aim to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. For this year’s occasion, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) announced the slogan of ‘Building a…

Conserving and protecting our valuable biological resources entails relevant, up-to-date biodiversity data and knowledge that are accessible and reliable. To celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity, or Biodiversity Day on 22 May, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) launched the…

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia -- “Now is the moment to ensure a dignified existence for ourselves and future generations by preserving and protecting the global commons, which include the atmosphere, oceans, and ecosystems that support us.” Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor, Chief Minister of…

Happy International Day for Biological Diversity! Celebrate #BiodiversityDay2022 with us today at 2 pm and together, let’s build a shared future for all life! Tune in via Facebook live and don’t miss the launch of our ASEAN Biodiversity Dashboard. Our #BiodiversityDay2022 celebration will be hosted…

Land and ecosystem restoration will help... Address #ClimateChange Reduce risk of disasters Facilitate recovery of #biodiversity and #EcologicalConnectivity . Explore findings from United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification 's #GlobalLandOutlook 2 in the Summary for decision-makers: https:/…

Restoring our ecosystems is an important investment for our planet. Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Today, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) joins the global observance of Earth Day. Across the world, including the ASEAN region, various activities…

Happy Earth Day everyone! A healthy Earth – our blue and green planet – is crucial to our survival. The diversity in and of ecosystems provides essential services like food, water, and livelihoods, and are natural measures for reducing the risk of future pandemics. The ASEAN, with its rich…

A new, interactive, online tool for visualising data and trends in the international trade in endangered species is being launched today. CITES Wildlife TradeView is a joint project between the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)…

The latest issue of #ACBeats is out! Look back at the ASEAN experience at the Expo 2020 Dubai, the winners of the Sixth Zooming in on Biodiversity photo contest, and other new exciting activities, all here in the latest issue of our quarterly newsletter! https://bit.ly/ACBeats2021q4…