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Working for a shared and sustainable future

Working for a shared and sustainable future

03 June 2022
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…
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ASEAN Biodiversity Dashboard: real-time conservation information at your fingertips

02 June 2022
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…
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Second Asia Parks Congress kicks off in megadiverse Malaysia

02 June 2022
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…
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Biodiversity Day 2022

22 May 2022
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…
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Global Land Outlook 2

#GlobalLandOutlook 2 is out now

02 May 2022
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:/…
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Investing for the earth, our natural asset

Investing for the earth, our natural asset

02 May 2022
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…
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Earth Day

22 April 2022
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…
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New wildlife data visualisation platform reveals trends in international trade in endangered species

21 April 2022
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)…
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Launch of Biosafety Technical Series 05

COMING UP: Launch of Biosafety Technical Series 05!

Join the launch of a new training manual on the detection & identification of living modified organisms (LMOs) in the context of the #CartagenaProtocol on #Biosafety.

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Register:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/regi

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Earth Day: Invest in Our Planet

Earth Day: Invest in Our Planet

Earth Day celebration is just around the corner!

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We are excited to commemorate this wonderful celebration by hosting a LIVE virtual event on our Facebook page, this Saturday 23rd April at 10am-11am.

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This year's theme is Earth Day: Invest in Our Planet, and we are featuring amazingly

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The latest issue of #ACBeats is out!

The latest issue of #ACBeats is out!

19 April 2022
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…
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Announcement – Regional Workshop on the DNA Barcoding of Common Vascular Plants in the Tropics

Announcement – Regional Workshop on the DNA Barcoding of Common Vascular Plants in the Tropics

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Announcement – Regional Workshop on the DNA Barcoding of Common Vascular Plants in the Tropics

Regional Workshop on the DNA Barcoding of Common Vascular Plants in the Tropics

17 to 22 April 2022 Quezon City, Philippines

 

Moderators:

  • Dr.Edwino S. Fernando
    Professor Emeritus, University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)
  • Dr. Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla
    Director, Institute of
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Protecting our one planet through One Health

Protecting our one planet through One Health

11 April 2022
A healthy planet ensures the health and well-being of the people. Photo by Emman Foronda/ACB. By Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Today is an auspicious day to commemorate World Health Day, as the number of cases and severity of COVID-19 have been reduced…
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FEATURE: ASEAN cities and local governments crucial to biodiversity conservation, too

04 April 2022
At least 70 per cent of biodiversity policies are being implemented at the local and subnational levels, yet they are not always profiled. There is, however, growing recognition of the vital contribution of cities and subnational governments in meeting the global biodiversity goals and targets, and…
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World Water Day

23 March 2022
In this year's celebration of #WorldWaterDay , we celebrate groundwater as a valuable resource. As the world’s largest distributed supply of freshwater, groundwater flows to inland waters like streams, rivers, and lakes to provide seasonal water supply to all life on land. These wetlands are vital…
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ASEAN calls for whole-of-community approach to restore forests

International Day of Forests: ASEAN calls for whole-of-community approach to restore forests

21 March 2022
ASEAN calls for whole-of-community approach to restore forests ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity The tropical forests of the ASEAN are vital to global environmental sustainability and stability. A biodiverse region that boasts of high levels of species endemicity, the countries of the ASEAN harbour over…
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ASEAN women: Leaders towards an inclusive sustainable future

ASEAN women: Leaders towards an inclusive sustainable future

14 March 2022
Press Statement, International Women’s Day, 8 March 2022 Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity joins the world today as it celebrates the invaluable contributions and roles of women in leading and building a sustainable future…
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ASEAN kicks off programme for youth storytellers

ASEAN kicks off programme for youth storytellers

14 March 2022
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) is tapping into the power of the youth to tell stories from the field about biodiversity, its values, and the many ways to safeguard it. Through its newest programme, the Young ASEAN Storytellers (YAS), the ACB is calling all ASEAN youth to showcase their…
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Collective actions key to recovering wildlife species

07 March 2022
Approximately 20 per cent of the planet’s vertebrate and plant species are found only in the ASEAN region and nowhere else in the world. Home to four biodiversity hotspots and three of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world, the ASEAN has extraordinarily high levels of species richness and…
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World Wildlife Day Regional Youth Symposium: Recovering Key Species for Ecosystem Restoration in Southeast Asia

World Wildlife Day Regional Youth Symposium: Recovering Key Species for Ecosystem Restoration in Southeast Asia

01 March 2022
Calling all youths (or young at heart!) who are passionate about wildlife conservation efforts in Southeast Asia! Celebrate World Wildlife Day the Youth Stewards for Nature Initiative on 3 Mar 2022 with a regional online youth symposium supported by NParks and SG Together. Select from one of three…
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Coming together to protect the critically endangered pangolin

28 February 2022
Shy, slow-moving, and mainly nocturnal. They live in forests and grasslands, finding tree hollows or digging deep burrows to sleep and rest in. And when threatened, they curl up into a ball, their tough and thick scales acting as armour to protect their soft bellies. Meet the pangolin: a unique…
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ACB CEPA Scoping Study

21 February 2022
IF YOU ARE an #ASEAN citizen at least 15 years of age AND YOU WANT TO inspire action for #biodiversity Simply go to https://bit.ly/ACB_BiodiversityCEPASurvey and answer our 15-minute survey about how we can communicate biodiversity issues better. Don’t forget to share this post with your friends!…
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Call for Applications: Young ASEAN Storytellers

21 February 2022
Calling all ASEAN Youth! Are you a nature-loving content creator, artist, vlogger, or photographer? You just might be what we’re looking for! The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) is looking for 20 ASEAN youths aspiring to tell a powerful biodiversity story. Through this programme, you can be part…
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WEBINAR: Bioacoustics in Indonesia and Malaysia -- Conservation in Action

Bioacoustics is an emerging conservation tool which is providing new and exciting ways to understand and interpret information gathered from nature.

The Habitat Foundation is pleased to partner with The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the School of Biological Sciences at Universiti Sains Malaysia

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ACB calls for protection of wetlands in ASEAN, beyond

07 February 2022
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) called for the conservation and restoration of wetlands across the ASEAN member nations and beyond, as the Cambodian Ministry of Environment urged authorities to curb illegal activities affecting wetlands. To mark World Wetlands Day on February 2, ACB…
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