capacity building

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...

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...

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...

The Balai Kliring Keanekaragaman Hayati Indonesia (BKKHI), or Indonesia Biodiversity Clearing-House Mechanism, is the national information portal established to facilitate the exchange of biodiversity data and information in support of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) implementation...

The Kebijakan Satu Peta (KSP), or One Map Policy, is a national geospatial policy framework of Indonesia that mandates the integration of all government maps into a unified system based on one reference, one standard, one database, and one geoportal. The policy was first initiated under...

Burungnesia is Indonesia's largest citizen science application for bird observation and distribution mapping, developed by Birdpacker Indonesia. Launched in 2016, the mobile application enables bird-watchers across the Indonesian archipelago to record, store, and manage field observation data...

Kupunesia is a citizen science mobile application developed for the identification and recording of butterflies across Indonesia, available for free on the Google Play Store since 1 November 2022. The name derives from ""kupu-kupu"" (butterfly in Indonesian) and ""-nesia"" (Indonesia), following...

The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is a regional citizen science programme and integral component of the global International Waterbird Census (IWC) coordinated by Wetlands International. Initiated in 1987 in the Indian subcontinent, the census has expanded to cover the entire East...

The Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS) is the national clearing-house mechanism and centralized biodiversity data platform established to support biodiversity conservation, monitoring, and policy decision-making in Malaysia. Developed and managed by the Department of Wildlife and...

The National Parks Board (NParks) website is the official online platform providing comprehensive information on biodiversity conservation, urban greenery, and ecosystem management in Singapore. Managed by NParks under the Ministry of National Development, the website serves as a central hub for...

The Thailand Biodiversity Clearing-House Mechanism (TH-CHM) is the national platform established to facilitate the collection, management, and dissemination of biodiversity-related data and information in Thailand. Managed by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning...

The Philippines Clearing-House Mechanism (PhilCHM) is the national platform designed to facilitate the exchange, management, and dissemination of biodiversity-related information in the Philippines. Led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the Biodiversity...

The Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS) Manual for Protected Areas is a standardized monitoring methodology developed to improve information available for decision-makers in Philippine protected areas through the regular collection of data on natural biological resources and their utilization...

The Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring System (BAMS) for Terrestrial Ecosystems is a standardized methodology developed to provide Protected Area Superintendents and field implementers with science-based tools for assessing and monitoring terrestrial biodiversity in the Philippines. Issued...

The Protected Area Information System (PAIS) is the national online database platform developed by the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to serve as the central repository of all data on biological resources, ecosystem services...

The LAWIN Forest and Biodiversity Protection System is a data-driven forest protection platform that integrates science-based assessment, user-friendly technology, and innovative monitoring tools to track the status of forests and biodiversity in the Philippines. Officially launched on March 10...

The Indigenous Peoples' Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (IPBSAP) is a groundbreaking document formulated by and for Philippine indigenous peoples, representing the first-ever indigenous-led biodiversity strategy globally. The IPBSAP was developed through a consultative process beginning in...

Flora & Fauna Web is Singapore's user-friendly one-stop information portal developed by the National Parks Board (NParks) that allows users to search for comprehensive information on plants grown in the region and animals found in Singapore. The platform caters to the growing horticultural...

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...

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...