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Young ASEAN Storyteller Aung Chan Thar took this morning photo of the Inlay lake, the second largest inland lake in Myanmar and is famous for its floating villages and self-sufficient communities. ASEAN Press Statement for the World Environment Day 2023: Beating Plastic Pollution to Protect ASEAN’s…

After six years of implementing activities that allowed society to connect with biodiversity, enabled transformative change, and initiated concrete actions to conserve biodiversity, the 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘚𝘌𝘈𝘕 will be holding its completion workshop from…

By. Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity The International Day for Biological Diversity is an annual celebration to give spotlight on nature and biodiversity and their importance to humanity and the planet. This year’s theme, “ From Agreement to Action: Build…

Photo by Vatsana Sichaleun Officials from Lao PDR Ministries of Natural Resources and Environment, Agriculture and Forestry, and Foreign Affairs; representatives from the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF); and local officials and stakeholders of Nong Kham Sen…

CON DAO ISLAND— In celebration of its 30th year of establishment, Con Dao National Park was officially launched as the 55th ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP). Aside from its pristine beaches, diverse ecosystems, and abundant flora and fauna, Con Dao is known for its historical value as it witnessed the…

2022 Miss Earth Queens visiting the ASEAN biodiversity booth of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Ecotourism experts, entrepreneurs, travel professionals, and environment protection advocates from 25 nations gather at the five-day International Ecotourism Travel Mart (IETM) in Cavite, Philippines…

BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING: A VIABLE INVESTMENT FOR THE PLANET By Dr. Theresa Mundita Lim, Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth and the interactions between living organisms and their environment. It includes not only the…

The Popa Mountain Park, Kyaukpadaung, Myanmar — To further promote sustainable and science-based policy decision-making in environmental conservation in Myanmar, the Forest Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, in partnership with the ASEAN Centre for…

As the world prepares to put the recently adopted Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM GBF) into action, new opportunities have opened for young people to contribute significantly to the achievement of this ambitious yet realistic set of targets towards living in harmony in nature. The…

Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Based on fossil records and current data, scientists have determined that we are already losing a substantial number of species within a short geological period, suggesting that we may be on the verge of a sixth mass…

Champasak, Lao PDR – Key stakeholders of the planned Phou Xieng Thong National Protected Area (PXT-NPA) Ecotourism Project participated in the workshop to review the strategy and action plan of the project this 10 February 2023 at the Phon-Ngam Training Center, Provincial Agriculture and Forestry…

Message from Dr. Theresa Mundita Lim Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity 2 February 2023 -- Today, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) joins the international community in celebrating World Wetlands Day (WWD) to call for collective actions to restore this vital ecosystem. With the…

MONTREAL, Canada – The ASEAN, composed of ten member states, namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam, launched the third edition of its biodiversity report called the ASEAN Biodiversity Outlook (ABO 3) at the…

#BreakingNews : Nations Adopt 4 Goals, 23 Targets for 2030 In Landmark UN Biodiversity Agreement By 2030: Protect 30% of earth's lands, marine, coastal areas, inland waters; Cut food waste in half #COP15 #COP15Announcement #GBFAdoption #post2020 Link to the document: https://www.cbd.int/doc/c/e6d3…

In line the COP 15 theme: Ecological Civilization-Building a Shared Future for All Life on Earth, the side event engaged key policymakers from ASEAN Member States to highlight progress in achieving biodiversity goals in the ASEAN region, including challenges and innovative solutions to contribute to…

BOGOR, Indonesia ⁠—The Seventh ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference (AHP7) recently opened with the launch of two books produced by the project on Taxonomic Capacity Building on DNA Barcoding of Common Vascular Plants in the Tropics . The Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) project promoted the…

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…