marine and coastal biodiversity

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 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 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 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 Philippine Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), Atlases, and Red List Assessments comprise a suite of knowledge products developed by the Biodiversity Management Bureau in collaboration with conservation NGOs to identify priority sites and species for biodiversity conservation in the Philippines...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

This resource hosts the curriculum for the KM4B Training Course, a 16-module educational program designed to professionalize the practice of knowledge management within the biodiversity sector. The syllabus moves beyond basic data handling to address the organizational and cultural aspects of...

This portal serves as the central hub for the Knowledge Management for Biodiversity (KM4B) Initiative, a CBD Secretariat initiative designed to help Parties operationalise Target 21 of the Global Biodiversity Framework. It outlines a strategic roadmap for strengthening "knowledge governance"...