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ACB champions the leadership of  women, Indigenous Peoples, and youth in transformative  marine conservation in ASEAN

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 Project), is enhancing marine conservation by positioning women, Indigenous Peoples and...

ASEAN ENMAPS Advances MPA Network Design Through Regional Mappers Meeting

Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines — 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) convened a two-day Mappers Meeting on 25–26 March 2026...

Save reef fishes by saving coral reefs

Coral bleaching has been occurring worldwide, posing a significant threat to marine biodiversity. Worse, there is the unabated hunting of herbivore fishes, such as parrotfish, surgeonfish, grass carp, and pacu. Herbivore fishes play an important role in their...

ASEAN ENMAPS Holds Second Steering Committee Meeting Alongside ASEAN Heritage Park Conference in Hanoi

Quang Ninh, Viet Nam – On 2 December 2025, the project Effectively Managing Networks of Marine Protected Areas in Large Marine Ecosystems in the ASEAN Region (ASEAN ENMAPS) of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) convened its Second Project Steering Committee (PSC)...

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...

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...

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...
Partnership for resilient ASEAN Seas renewed at East Asian Seas Congress 2024

Partnership for resilient ASEAN Seas renewed at East Asian Seas Congress 2024

A new chapter in regional marine conservation has begun as the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) and the Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia Resource Facility (PRF) solidify their commitment to ocean health with the two organisations’ announcement of renewed partnership at the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress held in Xiamen, China on 7 November 2024. 

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