- Publication (DD-MM-YYYY)
- 13-11-2025
- Creator / Author
- ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
- Publisher
- ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
- Contributor
- National Parks Board of Singapore, The Government of New Zealand
- Language
- English
- Keywords
- migratory birds, East Asian–Australasian Flyway, wetland ecosystem, ASEAN Flyway Network, conservation
This video provides key insights into migratory bird dynamics and conservation efforts across the ASEAN region, particularly within the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. It explains how millions of migratory birds travel seasonally between northern breeding areas and southern wintering grounds, with around 50 million individuals passing through ASEAN each year. The presence of waterbirds is highlighted as an indicator of wetland ecosystem health, reflecting the availability of food resources and the condition of habitats. The resource outlines major pressures affecting migratory species, including habitat loss, hunting, illegal trade, infrastructure-related collisions, and climate-related impacts such as coastal erosion and intensified storms. It introduces the ASEAN Flyway Network (AFN), established in 2017 with support from the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, as a regional mechanism that promotes coordinated conservation of wetlands and migratory species among ASEAN Member States and partners. It further situates these efforts within broader international cooperation, including the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership, and describes key actions such as addressing data gaps, strengthening monitoring systems, and building capacities of local communities and stakeholders in wetland management and bird monitoring. Emphasis is also placed on the importance of engaging government institutions, local communities, and youth in sustaining conservation initiatives. Overall, the video contributes contextual, procedural, and institutional knowledge on regional collaboration and practical approaches supporting migratory bird conservation and wetland management in ASEAN. |
- Target 3: Strengthened governance and management of ASEAN Heritage Parks contributing to 30% of global target for protecting marine and terrestrial areas by 2030
- Target 4: Improved species conservation, protected area management systems and wildlife enforcement
- Target 21: Ensured that biodiversity data, information, and knowledge are accurate and updated, communicated, and accessible to target stakeholders
ACB Flagship Initiatives, Programmes, and Projects:
- ASEAN Flyway Network
- Communication, Education, and Public Awareness (CEPA)
