#BUILDBACKBIODIVERSITY
Every 22 May, the whole world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB). Led by the secretariat of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, IDB celebrations have carried different themes, highlighting the need for a whole-of-society approach to addressing biodiversity challenges.
This year’s theme – From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity – calls for the need to translate the newest set of global biodiversity targets— the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework—into concrete actions for nature.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE ASEAN?
The Impact of Plastic Waste on Biodiversity and Youth Engagement in Environment
This talk is a gathering of keynote speakers from related sectors including government officials, experts, tourism, and youth to discuss and share their knowledge and experiences with participants, highlighting the need for joint action to tackle plastic pollution and...
Trade, Biodiversity and BioTrade in ASEAN
On 17 May 2023, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), together with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Helvetas, will organise a webinar with the title: ''Trade, Biodiversity and BioTrade in ASEAN''. The aim of this webinar is to...
Discovering Singapore’s Spiders Diversity
Take a deep dive into Singapore’s seas with Sam Shu Qin, a marine biologist at the Tropical Marine Science Institute, as she shares her journey in transforming the seabed into vibrant habitats for corals and marine life. Register (limited slots!)...
Rebuilding Our Reefs: Creating Underwater Cities For Singapore’s Marine Life
Take a deep dive into Singapore’s seas with Sam Shu Qin, a marine biologist at the Tropical Marine Science Institute, as she shares her journey in transforming the seabed into vibrant habitats for corals and marine life. Register (limited slots!)...
Festival Of Biodiversity
The Festival of Biodiversity is an annual event which aims to create awareness and foster a sense of appreciation for our natural heritage. Visitors will be presented with a range of online and on-site activities for all ages at 2023’s Festival. Initiated in 2012, the...
System Thinking For Biodiversity Conservation
The workshop, sponsored by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity and the European Union through the Biodiversity Conservation and Management of Protected Areas in ASEAN (BCAMP) Project, will discuss the role of youth in biodiversity conservation. LEARN MORE: ...
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Dr. Theresa Mundita Lim
Executive Director, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
H.E. Amb. Hjayceelyn M. Quintana
Permanent Representative Republic of the Philippines to ASEAN
Mr. Rolly Tapec
Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary