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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…
Harnessing the ASEAN youth’s powers for the environment
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…
Working for a shared and sustainable future
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…
Global Land Outlook 2
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:/…
Investing for the earth, our natural asset
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)…

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

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

The latest issue of #ACBeats is out!
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
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
Protecting our one planet through One Health
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…
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…
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…
ASEAN calls for whole-of-community approach to restore forests
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…
ASEAN women: Leaders towards an inclusive sustainable future
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…
ASEAN kicks off programme for youth storytellers
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…
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…