High-level dialogue advances integrated coastal and marine management in Indonesia
Palu, Indonesia—A high-level dialogue held in Palu, Indonesia on 23 October 2025 convened key stakeholders to advance sustainable and integrated management approaches for coastal and marine protected areas (MPAs) in selected sites across Indonesia. The event, titled...
ASEAN ENMAPS Project launched in Ranong Biosphere Reserve
Ranong, Thailand — The ACB, through the ASEAN ENMAPS Project, officially launches its site-level activities in the Ranong Biosphere Reserve (RBR) in Thailand from 6 to 11 October 2025, marking a significant step toward inclusive, science-based marine conservation and...
ACB and Global Fishing Watch Empower ASEAN Marine Site Teams with Cutting-Edge Ocean Monitoring Tools
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), in collaboration with Global Fishing Watch (GFW), has launched a two-day training activity from 22 to 23 September 2025 under the ASEAN ENMAPS project to equip marine protected area (MPA) site teams in Indonesia, the Philippines, and...
TBPPS PAMB clears pre-implementation of ASEAN ENMAPS in Ticao–Burias
In preparation for the full implementation of the ASEAN ENMAPS project, the ACB, in coordination with the Coastal and Marine Division of the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB-CMD) of the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources, participated in the quarterly...
Thailand kicks off participation in ASEAN ENMAPS project for marine biodiversity
BANGKOK, Thailand — The Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) and the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) launched the national-level...
ASEAN ENMAPS, Global Fishing Watch strengthen marine conservation through data and transparency
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), through the project Effectively Managing Networks of Marine Protected Areas in Large Marine Ecosystems in the ASEAN Region (ASEAN ENMAPS) has partnered with Global Fishing Watch (GFW) to enhance...
Indonesia Ministry of Forestry supports ASEAN marine conservation project national kick-off
JAKARTA, Indonesia - The Indonesia Ministry of Forestry (MoF), in partnership with the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), is holding the Indonesia National Inception Workshop and First National Technical Working Group (NTWG) Meeting of the Effectively Managing Networks of...
ACB and Malampaya Foundation Inc. explore synergies
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) welcomed a delegation of 28 representatives from the Malampaya Foundation Inc. (MFI), led by Executive Director Karen Agabin, for a comprehensive briefing on ACB’s programs and projects.. The visit, held on 26 November 2024, highlighted...
ASEAN ENMAPS gets ready to rollout in Region 1 Philippines
The project Effectively Managing Networks of Marine Protected Areas in Large Marine Ecosystems in the ASEAN Region (ASEAN ENMAPS) sets the stage for the rollout of the project in Region 1 next year during a series of orientation and stakeholder consultations held in La Union...
ASEAN ENMAPS champions wetland-based solutions at the 10th Asian Wetland Symposium
Manila, Philippines – From November 25 to 28, 2024, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), through the project Effectively Managing Networks of Marine Protected Areas in Large Marine Ecosystems in the ASEAN Region (ASEAN ENMAPS), actively participated in the 10th Asian...
