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Thailand Biodiversity Information Facility (TH‑BIF) is a national platform for integrating biodiversity data across Thailand, connecting datasets from multiple agencies and supporting public access, research, conservation planning, and policy development. It includes data on species, ecosystems, and spatial information and enables biodiversity monitoring and analysis.

Thailand National Red List Assessments evaluate species conservation status using IUCN criteria. Species are categorized based on extinction risk (e.g., Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable), supporting conservation prioritization and biodiversity management planning.

This compiled access portal provides centralized access to the Seventh National Reports submitted by ASEAN Member States to the Convention on Biological Diversity. It enables users to view and compare national reports across countries, supporting regional analysis, monitoring of biodiversity targets, and knowledge sharing aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Centralized portal providing access to NBSAP submissions for ASEAN Member States.

The ASEAN Biodiversity Plan (2024–2030) provides a regional framework to guide biodiversity conservation, sustainable use, and restoration efforts across ASEAN Member States. Aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the plan sets out 23 regional biodiversity targets and promotes coordinated action to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. ASEAN is recognized as a globally significant biodiversity region, containing more than 25 percent of known species despite covering...

This resource provides information on the Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus), focusing on its ecological function in coral reef systems through algae grazing. It discusses threats to the species and reef habitats, including overfishing, habitat degradation, and tourism‑related pressures. This video also introduces the ASEAN ENMAPS initiative to illustrate the role of marine protected areas in supporting reef ecosystem management and the conservation of reef‑associated fish species.

This resource features the Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), a polychaete species that inhabits coral reef environments, and describes its ecological relationship with coral hosts. It outlines environmental pressures affecting the species, including climate change, destructive fishing, and marine pollution. This video also introduces the ASEAN ENMAPS initiative, which supports the protection and management of coral reef habitats and marine corridors in large marine ecosystems.

This resource presents information on the Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus), a reef‑associated fish species, including its role in the coral reef ecosystem and factors affecting its vulnerability, such as climate change and fishing pressure. It also introduces the ASEAN ENMAPS initiative, as part of regional efforts to support the conservation of reef‑dependent species across Southeast Asia’s large marine ecosystems.

This video explains the formation of spawning aggregations by grouper species and their importance for fish reproduction, while also noting the increased susceptibility of these species to fishing pressure during spawning periods. It describes the ecological role of groupers in marine ecosystems and their relevance to food security for many communities. The resource highlights the role of marine protected areas, including those supported under the ASEAN ENMAPS initiative, in the protection...

This video explains the formation of spawning aggregations by grouper species and their importance for fish reproduction, while also noting the increased susceptibility of these species to fishing pressure during spawning periods. It describes the ecological role of groupers in marine ecosystems and their relevance to food security for many communities. The resource highlights the role of marine protected areas, including those supported under the ASEAN ENMAPS initiative, in the protection...

This commemorative video presents an overview of the 20-year journey of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity since its establishment in 2005. It revisits key milestones that illustrate the progression of regional cooperation in biodiversity conservation. The video outlines the Centre’s contributions to the protection of Southeast Asia’s ecosystems and its efforts to link biodiversity conservation with social and economic considerations. It also documents initiatives such as the growth of the...

This webinar is the third session in a technical series focusing on the Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM) and its integration with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Online Reporting Tool (ORT). It is designed to support national focal points in preparing restoration-related inputs for the seventh national reports under the Kunming‑Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with particular relevance to Target 2 on ecosystem restoration. The session explains how...

This webinar is the second session in the virtual series Enhancing Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring and Reporting under KMGBF Target 2 through the Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM) Tool. It is jointly convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD), and the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB). Held in February 2026, the session brought together representatives from government ministries, Technical...

Designed for primary school students, Mangroves for Youth Workbook features a beautifully crafted story set in the Philippines. It also contains a fun ‘Mangrove ABCs’ section and activities that help young learners understand the importance of mangroves, their unique features, and their vital role in protecting coastal communities and supporting biodiversity. The workbook is one of the key outputs of Mangrove Matters Philippines under the “Mangroves for YOUth Project". This project was...

The ASEAN ENMAPS Resources page is the central knowledge‑sharing resource of the Effectively Managing Networks of Marine Protected Areas in Large Marine Ecosystems in the ASEAN Region (ASEAN ENMAPS) project. Established under the project’s Knowledge Management (KM) Plan, the repository supports the systematic creation, organisation, dissemination, and application of knowledge related to marine biodiversity conservation and sustainable fisheries management in Southeast Asia. The repository...

This webinar serves as the pilot session of a four‑part regional series on monitoring and reporting for Target 2 of the Kunming‑Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which aims to restore degraded ecosystems by 2030. Hosted by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the session was designed to support national focal points in preparing...

The Small Grants Programme Phase II (SGP II) in Viet Nam is a regional initiative implemented across four ASEAN Heritage Parks: Ba Be, Hoang Lien, Chu Mom Ray, and Kon Ka Kinh. Supported by the German Government through KfW Development Bank and the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, the programme involved a €7.71 million investment aimed at supporting biodiversity conservation and community‑based activities. Programme activities included the use of monitoring and management tools such as Spatial...

The Subregional Dialogue on Biodiversity Monitoring and Reporting on Ecosystem Restoration under Target 2 of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was organized by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 2 to 5 September 2025, the dialogue brought together more than 70 participants, including restoration experts and national focal...

This resource functions as a dedicated technical training module designed for the administrators and national focal points responsible for managing biodiversity Clearing-House Mechanisms (CHM). It serves as a step-by-step digital manual for the Bioland tool, the specialized content management system used to power national biodiversity websites across the ASEAN region. Rather than addressing high-level policy, the playlist focuses entirely on the operational side of biodiversity informatics...

This resource archives the Knowledge Management for Biodiversity (KM4B) Webinar Series, a strategic initiative by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat aimed at operationalizing Target 21 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The narrative defines knowledge management not merely as a technical challenge, but as a systematic cycle necessary to bridge the gap between abundant raw data and effective policy-making. It outlines a multi-tiered infrastructure...