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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…