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From local community leaders protecting forests and rivers for future generations to business leaders investing in biodiversity initiatives and educators mentoring younger generations in conservation studies, the ASEAN region is home to individuals who, in their own special ways, have made…

As the global community is set to finalise the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, the ASEAN asserts the need for ambitious yet realistic targets for people and nature. Out of the 20 Aichi Biodiversity Targets, the ASEAN region has the most significant contribution to the achievement of Target…

Among the numerous roadblocks to achieving global biodiversity targets, the lack of public awareness on the crucial role of biodiversity ranks as one of the most concerning, according to the Convention Biological Diversity (CBD). Without keen awareness of the link between biodiversity and human…

Jakarta, InfoPublik – The 33rd ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN) meeting in Cambodia, agreed on three things, namely supporting Indonesia’s hosting of the 34th ASOEN and related meetings in 2023, noting Indonesia’s invitation to attend the 7th ASEAN Heritage Parks ( AHP) Conference in…

(L-R) Ms. Nurriha Ahmad, Charge d’Affaires of Malaysia to the Philippines; Mr. Khairul Hazwan Nor, Charge d’Affaires of Brunei Darussalam to the Philippines; Mr. Aung Kyaw Oo, Charge d’Affaires of Myanmar to the Philippines; H.E. Mr. Tull Traisorat, Ambassador of Thailand to the Philippines…

The founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1967 signified an important historical landmark that aimed to unify the region and promote cooperation for the well-being of its people. The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) joins the celebration of the ASEAN’s 55th Founding…

COMING UP on #IndigenousPeoplesDay : Webinar 'Proud of Our Roots' Advancing the presence of more #IndigenousPeoples at international platforms and programmes UNESCO Bangkok 9 August at 12 pm (GMT+7) Register now: https://unesco-org.zoom.us/.../WN_DgZOeoh3RRewFizFsDHbAQ

Zakiyatou Oualet Halatine will speak on 9 August, 9am EST United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Sign up #ForNature and #IndigenousPeoplesDay to learn more on #TraditionalKnowledge and the role of #IndigenousWomen Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../WN…

Through the 55 years of its existence, the #ASEAN has proven that we are #StrongerTogether ! Our rich biodiversity is key in solving current challenges, and collective action is needed to conserve and sustainably harness nature as part of our solution. On its 55th anniversary, the ASEAN will…

THE 2022 LARGE-SCALE AGI NOMINATION IS EXTENDED UNTIL 30 AUGUST 2022! Everyone has a role to play in transforming a more sustainable world. There is no effort too little in making this happen. Support the ASEAN Green Initiative! Visit https://agi.aseanbiodiversity.org/ Note: Nominations for small…

The COVID-19 pandemic upended not only public health systems and economies across the world––it has also profoundly impacted people and communities at a much more personal level. While COVID-19 may currently be the most menacing zoonotic (transmitted from animals to humans) disease known to us, it…

BONN, GERMANY–– Governments met in Bonn during the ninth session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (#IPBES9). Experts and representatives of almost 140 countries conferred to advance the necessary scientific evidence in addressing…

50,000 wild species meet needs of billions worldwide, finds new IPBES Assessment on #SustainableUse of Wild Species. Global experts offer options to ensure sustainable use of wild species of plants, animals, fungi and algae. ipbes.net/media_release/Sustainable_Use_Assessment_Published

IPBES #ValuesAssessment : decisions based on a narrow set of market values of nature underpin the global biodiversity crisis. More than 50 methods and approaches exist to make visible the diverse values of nature. Access the media release and summary for policymakers: https://bit.ly/IPBES_VA

The finalisation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework is fast approaching, but for these ambitious yet realistic targets to materialise and be fully implemented in the next 10 to 30 years, massive support and commitment, most especially in the aspect of sustainable financing, are…

Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines – The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) congratulates the recipients of the Blue Park Award by Marine Conservation Institute at the 2022 United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. Two marine parks from the ASEAN–– the Apo Reef Natural Park and Raja Ampat…

Nairobi, Kenya – Focusing on commonalities was the resounding call made by the ASEAN Member States during the last working group meeting of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework held from 21 to 26 June 2022 in Nairobi. The negotiations in Kenya were conducted to reach a consensus on the…

The 3rd issue of the Action Agenda #ForNature and People Newsletter is out now, including: Featured commitments Recent and upcoming events And more! Get the latest on the global movement for #biodiversity action ahead of the second part of the UN Biodiversity Conference ( #COP15 ). Read now: https:/…

Planet’s lungs Earth’s thermostat World’s pharmacy Rainforests serve all these purposes, and so much more. Though covering only six per cent of the land area in the entire planet, half of all terrestrial biodiversity can be found in rainforests. The ASEAN is blessed with vast rainforests—studies…

Oceans and seas may physically divide the Earth’s land mass, but these bodies of water actually connect our lives, our biodiversity, and our natural heritage. Consider the humble larvae: it may be miniscule in size but their dispersal and migration patterns are huge indicators of the health of…

COMING UP: The United Nations Biodiversity meetings in Nairobi! WHAT: Fourth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Framework WHEN: 21-26 June WHY: Advance progress on the #post2020 global #biodiversity framework The Open-Ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework…

From 21 to 26 June, the world is coming together in Nairobi, Kenya to finalize the text of the #post2020 global #biodiversity framework ahead of the second part of the UN Biodiversity Conference ( #COP15 ). New science briefs from GEOBON provide an updated assessment and recommendations for select…

DR. THERESA MUNDITA S. LIM Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity In the multiverse theory, there exist alternate realities where we have Earths that are untouched, lush, and teeming with biodiversity. But our reality is we only have one Earth, and on this World Environment Day, we once…

Oceans and seas may physically divide the Earth’s land mass, but these bodies of water in fact connect our lives, our biodiversity, and our natural heritage. Thus, as much as our marine and coastal ecosystems are ecologically connected, so must our actions be, to save biodiversity. Focusing on…

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…