The asean biodiversity heroes is one of the asean regions contributions to the celebration of the united nations decade on biodiversity 20112020 an excellent opportunity to increase public awareness of the. Manual for establishing interpretative signs on invertebrates in nature trails for. Secondary habitat restoration, at least in certain countries, would allow for some amelioration of biodiversity loss and thus potentially lower the currently predicted extinction rates. Eu supports biodiversity conservation in asean region. While occupying only three per cent of the earths surface, the asean region boasts of globally significant terrestrial and marine biodiversity that include an astonishing 18 per cent of all species assessed by the international union for conservation of nature iucn. Field activities of the project are implemented by gfa in cooperation with the asean centre for biodiversity acb, in and around asean heritage parks in cambodia, laos and vietnam. Provides profile, biodiversity information, publications, partners and news. Hanoi, 26 march 2018 aiming to inspire people to take action for biodiversity by sharing noteworthy stories about biodiversity conservation, the asean centre for biodiversity acb, with support from the european union eu, will hold the first leg of the asean biodiversity heroes regional forum series in hanoi, viet nam, on 2627 march. Asean biodiversity outlook 2 by asean centre for biodiversity. Asean centre for biodiversity asean one vision one. Asean biodiversity outlook posted on november 23, 2012 july 31, 2015 while occupying only three percent of the earths surface, the asean region boasts of globally significant terrestrial and marine biodiversity that include an astonishing 18 percent of all species assessed by the international union for conservation of nature iucn. A study by the center for international forestry research cifor estimated that forests and treebased agricultural systems contribute.
A regional response to the need to conserve biodiversity. World rank of asean member countries in total diversity. Nov 23, 2012 while occupying only three percent of the earths surface, the asean region boasts of globally significant terrestrial and marine biodiversity that include an astonishing 18 percent of all species assessed by the international union for conservation of nature iucn. The asean centre for biodiversity is an intergovernmental regional centre of excellence which facilitates cooperation among the members of asean, and with relevant national governments, regional. Asean regional centre for biodiversity conservation arcbc. The asean centre for biodiversitys initiatives in the. How is asean regional center for biodiversity conservation abbreviated. Ecobest is cofinanced by the european union and the. The asean centre biodiversitys asean region in meeting. The asean centre for biodiversity acb is an intergovernmental regional centre of excellence that facilitates cooperation and coordination among the ten asean member states and with relevant national governments, regional and international organizations on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefi ts arising from the use of such. Asean centre for biodiversity, eu bring asean biodiversity. The national biodiversity centre will also represent singapore in various biodiversityrelated international and regional conventions, including the convention on biological diversity, asean center for biodiversity, asean working group on nature conservation and biodiversity and aseanet. Oct 18, 2010 in response to iyb and on the occasion of the asean senior officials on the environment asoen meeting, the ministry of natural resources and environment monre in collaboration with the asean centre for biodiveristy acb organized an asean exhibition on biodiversity on august 36, 2010 in hanoi. In pursuance to article ii of the establishment agreement, acb shall facilitate cooperation and coordination among ams and with relevant national government, regional and international organizations, on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and the fair and.
Eu asean partnership biodiversity conservation in asean. Iucn international union for conservation of nature participated in the exhibition and provided reports, dvds, and other information on conservation issues in vietnam. The asean heritage parks in viet nam the sixth asean heritage parks conference. Guidelines for applying protected area management categories.
Support provided to the initiative for the development of asean heritage parks has contributed to the designation of eight additional parks. The role of ntfps in poverty alleviation and biodiversity. Asean biodiversity outlook 2 asean centre for biodiversity. Caec and asean center for biodiversity jointly carry out the chinaasean cooperation plan for biodiversity and ecological conservation which aims at supporting china and asean countries to develop and implement policies, plans and activities on biodiversity conservation. The asean conference on biodiversity 2016 will focus on the theme, biodiversity for sustainable development.
Arcbc stands for asean regional center for biodiversity conservation. Asean agreement on the establishment of the asean centre for. Important to mainstream biodiversity concerns, conservation and sustainable use, into the way sectors. The asean biodiversity outlook abo is the flagship publication of the asean centre for biodiversity acb that showcases the status of biodiversity in the region. Asean centre for biodiversity compliance body asean china business council aftacer business council asean central bank forum asean coordinating council asean common competencies program aftacer cep implementation and coordination group asean china cooperative operations in response to dangerous drugs asean conference on civil service matters. The relationship be tween biodiversity and climate change is a twoway street. Jun 01, 2016 the 2016 meeting of the awgncb was held in hanoi, viet nam from 23 to 27 may and was attended by asean member countries, partner organizations such as the convention on migratory species represented by francisco rilla, the capacitybuilding officer, the asean center for biodiversity acb, the asean secretariat, government organizations, and other regional and international ngos. The asean centre for biodiversity acb is an intergovernmental regional centre of excellence that facilitates cooperation and coordination among the members of asean, and with relevant national governments, regional and international organisations on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, guided by fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of such.
Arcbc asean regional center for biodiversity conservation. Asean centre for biodiversity has launched the asean. Responding to the challenges of biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity conservation in southeast asia challenges in a changing environment, 1st edition.
It was organized by china asean environmental cooperation center, in collaboration with the unep regional office for asia pacific roap, asean center. Protection of biodiversity in the asean member states. The asean centre for biodiversitys initiatives in the asean region. Chm in supporting the development and implementation of nbsaps. Wildlife and plant conservation and the helmholtz centre for environmental research ufz for the implementation of the ecobest project on the issue of payment for environmental services in thailand and laos. The first edition of the abo abo 1 was launched in 2010 and showcased the status of biodiversity in each ams also. Yes, climate change is an important driver of biodiversity. The asean centre for biodiversitys initiatives in the asean. The role of ntfps in poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation i preface nontimber forest products ntfps play an important role in the livelihoods of the rural poor, as a source of food, medicine, construction materials, and income throughout the world. For some students, the exhibition was the first time they had been shown why biodiversity matters and why we need to protect it. Pdf biodiversity conservation in asia researchgate. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
The international conference the role of nontimber forest products ntfps in poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation was organized in viet nam from 11 through 15 june 2007. Pdf the role of the indonesian government and the asean. In pursuance to article ii of the establishment agreement, acb shall facilitate cooperation and coordination among ams and with relevant national government, regional and international organizations, on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and the fair and equitable. The conference will discuss the association of southeast asian nations asean progress on implementing their national biodiversity strategies and action plans nbsaps and the aichi biodiversity targets, including identification of areas where additional efforts are needed to. Asean biodiversity center role of chm in supporting the development and implementation of nbsaps author. Biodiversity conservation balances the mix of species.
The asean centre for biodiversity acb and its partners have launched the asean champions of biodiversity to recognize the outstanding achievements in biodiversity conservation and advocacy in the association of southeast asian nations asean region brunei darussalam, cambodia, indonesia lao peoples democratic republic, malaysia, myanmar. S assistance demonstrates strong public commitment for reducing one of the largest threats to biodiversity in asia. February 27, 2018 the asean centre for biodiversity acb was established. On 20 january 2015 indonesia deposited its instrument of ratification for the asean agreement on transboundary haze pollution with the asean secretariat, becoming the last asean member state to. Nonetheless, urgent conservation actions are needed. The 2016 meeting of the awgncb was held in hanoi, viet nam from 23 to 27 may and was attended by asean member countries, partner organizations such as the convention on migratory species represented by francisco rilla, the capacitybuilding officer, the asean center for biodiversity acb, the asean secretariat, government organizations, and other regional and international ngos. Profile the work of acb and the asean in biodiversity conservation and attract. Arcbc is defined as asean regional center for biodiversity conservation somewhat frequently. The project aims to support the asean centre for biodiversity in fulfilling its mandate to facilitate cooperation and coordination among the 10 ams the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from. Wwf malaysia has obtained funding from the asean regional centre for biodiversity conservation arcbc to conduct botanical studies at ulu padas, in the extreme southwest of sabah.
The role of the indonesian government and the asean centre for biodiversity acb on cooperation in preventing and combating endangered of wildlife trade. Asean biodiversity outlook by aseanbiodiversity magazine. Asean regional centre for biodiversity conservation. Asean centre for biodiversity convention biological diversity.
Promote regional public awareness to develop biodiversity conservation champions and enhance support at different stakeholder levels on biodiversity concerns. Wwf malaysia has obtained funding from the asean regional. The asean centre for biodiversity acb and its partners have launched the asean champions of biodiversity to recognize the outstanding achievements in biodiversity conservation and advocacy in the association of southeast asian nations asean region brunei darussalam, cambodia, indonesia lao peoples democratic republic, malaysia, myanmar, philippines, singapore, thailand, and viet nam. Asean biodiversity outlook by aseanbiodiversity magazine issuu. The award is also supported by the asean secretariat, the philippines department of foreign affairs, and hari foundation, inc. This could result in projected losses of 85% of biodiversity in the region by 2100.
The asean biodiversity outlook abo is the flagship publication of the. Biodiversity in the asean ams occupy only 3% of the earths surface but can account for 18 % of all known plant, animal and marine species. The asean regional center for biodiversity conservation arcbc was a joint cooperation project between the european union eu and the government of the. How conserving biodiversity will help the asean countries adapt to changing conditions. Caec and asean center for biodiversity jointly carry out the china asean cooperation plan for biodiversity and ecological conservation which aims at supporting china and asean countries to develop and implement policies, plans and activities on biodiversity conservation. The asean centre for biodiversity acb is an intergovernmental regional centre of excellence that facilitates cooperation and coordination among the members of asean, and with relevant national governments, regional and international organisations on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. Asean biodiversity outlook asean cooperation on environment. May 10, 2017 reaffirming its commitment to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable development globally, the european union eu is supporting the asean biodiversity heroes, a program designed to recognize outstanding individuals from brunei darussalam, cambodia, indonesia, lao pdr, malaysia, myanmar, the philippines, singapore, thailand, and viet nam who have contributed significantly to. Developing sustainable finance initiatives for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development of ahps. The united states agency for international development usaid regional development mission for asia has worked to stop the illegal trade in wildlife in asia ever since the association of southeast asian nations wildlife enforcement network aseanwen was formed in 2005.
Asean regional clearing house mechanism, chm, asean centre for biodiversity, database, protected area, species, asean heritage parks, asean member states, marine. And asean environmental law biodiversity and nature conservation the apcel guide to singapore and asean environmental law is a multiyear research project that commenced in late 2017. Asean agreement on the establishment of the asean centre. The asean regional center for biodiversity conservation arcbc was a joint cooperation project between the european union eu and the government of the philippines on behalf of the association of southeast asian nations asean. Eu supports biodiversity conservation in asean region asean. Biological sciences anthropology, archeology, folklore regional focusarea studies biological diversity botanical research conservation biology.
The conference attracted the participation of almost 200 participants representing researchers, policymakers, managers. Message of the executive director of the asean centre for biodiversity. Biodiversity conservation society of the philippines. The centre collaborates with researchers both within and outside of the region. The state and conservation of southeast asian biodiversity. The asean centre biodiversitys asean region in meeting cbd. The asean biodiversity heroes will be the faces of biodiversity conservation in the asean region individuals that people can identify with and will inspire others to take action for biodiversity. The cbd and ramsar convention on wetlands ramsar, with the support of united. It aims to publish a series of annotated bibliographies on important areas of environmental law in singapore and asean over the next five years. Caec and asean center for biodiversity jointly carry out the chinaasean cooperation plan for biodiversity and ecological conservation which aims at supporting china and asean countries to develop and implement policies, plans and. Asean working group on nature conservation and biodiversity. The heroes from the 10 asean member states will be also be known as the faces of biodiversity conservation in the asean region. Nations environment programme unep and unepworld conservation. May 18, 2017 the asean biodiversity heroes will be the faces of biodiversity conservation in the asean region individuals that people can identify with and will inspire others to take action for biodiversity.
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