ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity material

The Regional Action Plan for ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP RAP) 2026–2035 provides a regional strategic framework for strengthening the ASEAN Heritage Parks network over the 2026–2035 period. The document outlines priorities, goals, and recommended actions to enhance the representation, protection, management, and conservation of ecosystems within ASEAN Heritage Parks, while supporting regional cooperation and biodiversity objectives. The action plan presents approaches related to protected...

This webinar, held in observance of World Mangrove Day 2026, explores the ecological importance of mangroves, wetlands, mudflats, and coastal habitats for biodiversity conservation along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. Opening remarks from representatives of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership and the ASEAN Flyway Network highlighted the significance of regional cooperation and shared responsibility in safeguarding coastal ecosystems. Presentations examined the interconnected...

This youth-friendly infographic presents the key messages of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) and aims to help ASEAN youth better understand the Framework and its alignment with the ASEAN Biodiversity Plan (ABP). It introduces the biodiversity crisis and explains the Framework's vision, mission, goals, and targets. The infographic likewise illustrates how the ABP 2024–2030 supports the implementation of the KMGBF, demonstrating how regional priorities contribute...

The ASEAN region is experiencing environmental challenges as wetlands and peatlands that once functioned as natural carbon sinks are increasingly becoming sources of greenhouse gas emissions. About 80 percent of these ecosystems have been damaged by human activities such as logging, draining, and land conversion for agriculture. The absence of a unified and coordinated management strategy risks undermining carbon reduction targets and threatens ecosystem services such as water regulation...

This video highlights the ecological, social, and climate-related significance of Agusan Marsh as a major wetland ecosystem in the ASEAN region. It explains the role of the marsh as a biodiversity hotspot that supports migratory bird populations originating from Northeast Asia, providing critical habitats for feeding and breeding. The marsh is also described as a natural flood regulation system within the Agusan River Basin, functioning as a catchment that absorbs excess water and reduces...