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    • REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REI) Project Consultant – Finance and Risk Management

    The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) intends to engage the services of a Project Consultant – Finance and Risk Management for the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) project, Strengthening national biodiversity monitoring systems for enhanced implementation of the Kunming – Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (National Monitoring Support Initiative) funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI).

    The overall objective of the consultancy is to support the effective coordination, implementation, financial monitoring, risk management, and reporting of the project, ensuring that project activities and deliverables are implemented in accordance with the approved workplan, partnership arrangements, quality standards, and reporting requirements.

    Interested applicants shall have the following minimum qualifications:

    Education and Work Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/accounting or related field, with at least three (3) years of experience in accounting and finance; OR
    • Bachelor’s Degree in a non-related field, with five (5) years of related work experience as a requirement

    Skills and Eligibility

    • Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, good organizational and basic project management skills
    • High-level analytical and written skills to produce descriptive financial reports
    • Excellent skills working with office applications (MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
    • Familiarity with electronic presentation techniques and ability to operate with online or web-based applications
    • Working knowledge of financial/accounting systems
    • Understanding of contracts and agreements
    • Ability to work independently and to effectively manage different tasks

      Other preference

      • Previous work experience in a regional or international organization in the ASEAN is an advantage
      • Audit experience both internal and external is highly preferable

      Interested applicants may obtain further information from the ACB Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat and may download the Terms of Reference on the ACB website.

      Applicants should prepare the following and send all to acb-bac@aseanbiodiversity.org:  

      1. Letter of Intent of no more than two pages addressed to the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), elaborating how your qualifications and experiences make you qualified for the position. Project Consultant – Finance and Risk Management should be indicated in the aforesaid letter;
      2. Comprehensive curriculum vitae; and
      3. Completed Personal History Form.

      Deadline for submission of completed application is on 9 November 2026. Only applications with complete documentary requirements will be processed. Applications received beyond this date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be given due notice.

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      IMA World Health is a leading public health organisation that delivers solutions to health-related problems across the developing world. The organisation works with local partners and governments to strengthen existing health systems, prevent and treat diseases, improve maternal and child health, promote nutrition and WASH, and contribute to global health security. 

      Learn more about IMA World Health here: https://imaworldhealth.org/

      The EU also plays a leading role in international efforts to promote sustainable development. Environmental challenges do not stop at borders. More action is needed globally to ensure clean air, oceans and other water resources and to ensure that land and ecosystems are used sustainably and that climate change is kept to manageable levels.

      Learn more about the European Union here: https://op.europa.eu/webpub/com/eu-what-it-is/en/#chapter2

      The Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) is a Philippine-based investment management and holding company registered with the Philippine Securities Exchange Commission. It is a leading infrastructure holding company with a diverse set of assets held through operating companies. Through acquisitions and strategic partnerships, MPIC  seeks to create value by upgrading infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer coverage and working closely with regulators and other partners in government.

      Learn more about MPIC here: https://www.mpic.com.ph/about-us/our-company/

      Known as one of the world’s leading promotional banks, the KfW Development Bank is committed to improving the social and economic living conditions of people around the world, while promoting environmental and ecological sustainability. On behalf of the Federal Government of Germany and the federal states, the KfW provides financial support to governments, public enterprises, and commercial banks in developing countries.

      Learn more about KfW here: https://www.kfw-entwicklungsbank.de/International-financing/KfW-Entwicklungsbank/

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      Field visit

      Hosted by Viet Nam, a field trip is scheduled at Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is recognised for its geological and geomorphological value due to the development of karst limestone formations over billions of years. These limestone features are the result of Earth’s tectonic deformation, uplift, erosion, weathering, and sea level changes. Ha Long Bay also represents one of the areas where sea level changes have occurred throughout Earth’s evolutionary history from the Cretaceous period to the present. Thus, Ha Long Bay serves as a living record of global climate change. It also exemplifies the interaction between geological and biological processes, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem

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      parallel sessions

      Co-organised with the European Union through the Technical Assistance Facility to the Green Team Europe Initiative (EU-GTEI)

       

        • Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural and modified ecosystems in ways that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, to provide both human well-being and biodiversity benefits. This underpins the benefits that flow from healthy ecosystems and targets major challenges like climate change, disaster risk reduction, food and water security, and health are critical to economic development. 

          This interactive session will explore how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can be scaled and adapted across ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) to enhance biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and community resilience. Using the ASEAN NbS Platform as a foundation, the sessions will connect landscape-based NbS strategies with the unique ecological and cultural contexts of AHPs.

      Subtopics and Speakers:

      Introduction to Nature-based Solutions in ASEAN Heritage Parks Landscape Strategies for Climate Action through Implementation of NbS in and around AHPs

      Introduction to Nature-based Solutions in ASEAN Heritage Parks Landscape Strategies for Climate Action through Implementation of NbS in and around AHPs

      Mr. Sebastien Goethals

      NbS, Spatial & Landscape Planner Expert

      Co-designing and Financing NbS Pilot Projects in ASEAN Heritage Parks

      Mr. Alvin Lopez

      Head of Nature Solutions Finance Hub, ADB (TBC)

      Ms. Domiliza Campaner

      Park Superintendent

      Pasonanca Natural Park, Philippines

      Ms. Elisabet Rismauli Wahyuni

      Park Manager

      Lorentz National Park, Indonesia

      Mr. Nguyen Hoang Minh Hai

      Head of Scientific Research and

      International Cooperation Dept

      Tram Chim National Park, Viet Nam

      co-organised with IMA World Health

      • Date & Time: 3 December 2025, 13:30 – 17:00
      • Venue: Thanh Lân 1 (1st floor)
      • Target Participants:  National Focal Points (ACB Governing Body, AWGNCB), AHP Park Managers and their partners, and other government agencies working in biodiversity conservation, wildlife management, public health, agriculture, and environmental protection, and community, academe and private sector partners engaged in One Health, zoonoses, prevention, and sustainable wildlife management

      • AHP 8 – Session 2 – Concept Note

         

       

        • The increasing prevalence of zoonotic disease underscores the need for integrated approaches to managing health risks at the interface of humans, animals, and ecosystems. This urgency was reinforced during the CBD COP 16 with the adoption of the Global Action Plan on Biodiversity and Health. This milestone document promotes preventive, ecosystem-based strategies to address key drivers of zoonotic disease, including habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade, and unsustainable wildlife management. In Southeast Asia,  the ACB plays an active role in implementing these principles, having been involved in the development and implementation of the ASEAN One Health Joint Plan of Action (ASEAN OH JPA) following the ASEAN Leaders Declaration on One Health in May 2023.  Furthermore, the ACB also fosters regional collaboration and capacity-building initiatives by integrating One Health principles into conservation strategies across ASEAN Member States. 


          This session will highlight how ASEAN, through the AHP Programme and its wider biodiversity agenda, is contributing to the implementation of the KM GBF. It will also showcase progress on mainstreaming One Health principles into conservation strategies, identify opportunities for cross-sectoral collaboration, and explore innovative pathways for cooperation in line with the goals of the KM GBF and the ASEAN Biodiversity Plan. The session will include the subtopics indicated below and will feature experiences and perspectives from the following speakers and panelists:

      Subtopics and Speakers/Panelists

      Biodiversity, Health, and Emerging Risks: The Global and Regional One Health Landscape

      Dr. Jerome Montemayor

      Executive Director

      ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

      Dr. Mardi Caniban

      Bureau of Animal Industry

      Department of Agriculture

      Philippines

      Ms. Viny Sutriani

      One Health Focal Point

      Ministry of Health

      Indonesia

      Ms. Yang Shufen

      Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

      Singapore

      Advances and Future of One Health through a Whole-of-Society Approach

      Mr. Oliver Agoncillo

      Director

      Mainstreaming Biodiversity Division

      Programmes Department

      ACB

      Dr. Melbourne Talactac

      Chairman

      One Health University Network

      Philippines

      Ms. Niken Salindri

      Program Manager for the

      One Health Collaborating Centers

      One Health University Network

      Indonesia

      Ms. Nga Nguyen

      One Health Team Leader


      Wildlife Conservation Society

      Representative Office in Viet Nam

      Mr. Elliott James Ong

      Co-Founder

      Pasarfish

      • Organised with ACB’s Small Grants Programme II
      • Date & Time: 3 December 2025, 13:30 – 17:00
      • Venue: Yên Đức (2nd floor)
      • Target Participants: AHP stakeholders (youth, members of the indigenous people group), AHP sites that have active participation of youth, and IPLCs 
        • The Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities (IPs and LCs), youth, and women have critical contributions in advancing biodiversity conservation and achieving the Biodiversity Plan. Their stewardship, traditional knowledge, and leadership are essential for strengthening ecosystem resilience, promoting biodiversity-friendly livelihoods, and ensuring that conservation actions are inclusive and sustainable. Building on the ACB’s efforts to integrate these groups into policy and practice, the session builds on these efforts, showcasing lessons learned, strategies, and good practices for fostering meaningful partnerships and inclusive participation in protected area management, biodiversity governance, and conservation action across ASEAN.
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      Subtopics and Speakers

      Championing Biodiversity Conservation: Recognising Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, Youth, and Women as Nature’s Stewards

      Mr. Muhammad Nur Hisham bin Busra

      Park Warden

      Endau-Rompin Johor National Park, Malaysia

      Ms. Nadia Putri Rachma Persada

      Regional Co-Coordinator

      Global Youth Biodiversity Network SEA

      Dr. Lerma SJ Maldia

      Professor, Department of Forest Biological Sciences / 

      Director, Makiling Center for Mountain Ecosystems

      University of the Philippines Los Baños Laguna,

      Philippines

      Enhancing conservation efforts through the meaningful participation of Indigenous peoples, local communities, youth, and women: The Case of the Small Grants Programme (SGP)

      Dr. Nguyen Hoang Hao

      Director of Dong Nai Nature and Culture Reserve

      Deputy Head – Dong Nai World Biosphere Reserve

      Management Board

      Ms. Sarah Grace  Ancheta

      M&E Officer

      ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

      Mr. Muhammad Abdul Syukur

      Director of Penabulu Foundation

      Ms. Lina Warlina

      AHP Manager representative

      Way Kambas National Park

      Ms. Ho

      Ayun Commune Representative

      Ms. Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan

      Director

      Center for Water Resources Conservation and

      Development (WARECOD)

      Ms. Wai Mon Thet

      Range Officer

      Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division,

      Forest Department

      Co-Creating Inclusive Approaches to Protected Area Management and Biodiversity Conservation

      • Date & Time: 4 December 2025, 08:30-12:00 
      • Venue: Yên Đức (Second floor)
      • Target Participants: NBSAP planners, protected area authorities, AHP managers and staff implementing or planning restoration initiatives, private sectors or academe engaged in restoration, species-site matching, and biodiversity monitoring
      • Concept Note
       

        • Various efforts from ASEAN Member States and the ACB’s TSCC country parties proactively address this concern through their NBSAP and national commitments to eradicate and reverse degradation. The ASEAN Heritage Parks and the ASEAN Green Initiative exemplify the best practices in ecosystem restoration, enhancing and protecting the integrity of the ecosystems. Ecological restoration and rehabilitation in AHPs demonstrate effective protected area management for the protection and maintenance of the habitat of important species, while the ASEAN Green Initiative showcases the best people-led reforestation initiatives in private lands, urban settings, key biodiversity and various landscapes. These restoration initiatives showcase inclusivity in restoration. The session highlights ASEAN’s best practices in scaling up Target 2 and Target 3 of the KM GBF through its flagship programmes, AHP and the AGI. 

      Subtopics and Speakers

      Key Note Speaker:

      Ms. Zhuo Cheng

      Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

      From Global Goals to Local Actions: Policy, Planning, and Governance for Protected Area Restoration

      Ms. Nancy R. Corpuz

      Chief, Ecosystems Management Specialist

      Biodiversity Management Bureau

      Department of Environment and Natural Resources

      Philippines AWGNCB

      Mr. Sulistyanto

      Policy Analyst

      Directorate of Area Conservation

      Ministry of Forestry

      AHP Committee Member 

       

      Mr. Palber Turnip 

      Gunung Leuser National Park

      Ms. Somawan Sukprasert

      Environmentalist, Senior Professional Level, 

      Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning

      Thailand AWGNCB

      Mr. Chalong Thongsong 

      Kraeng Krachan National Park

      Scaling up Restoration: Innovations and Tools in Restoration

      Ms. Abegail Y. Gatdula, RPF

      BINHI Program Lead

      Corporate Relations & Communications

      Energy Development Corporation

      Ms. Riina Jalonen

      Scientist 

      Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT

      Dr. Joe Miller

      Executive Secretary and Director

      Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)

      Ms. Zhuo Cheng

      Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

      • Date & Time: 4 December 2025, 8:30 – 12:00
      • Venue: Thanh Lân 1 (First floor)
      • Target Participants: Technical Staff (national and local government agencies) handling protected area management, fisheries, environment, biodiversity, spatial planning, and natural resource governance; ASEAN regional bodies and technical working groups; Protected area managers and site-level practitioners; Scientists and researchers, academe, and students; Technology and data providers; and other stakeholders present during the AHP8 interested to know more about KMGBF Target 3
      • Concept Note
       

        • Achieving Target 3 of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM GBF) calls for conserving at least 30 per cent of the world’s land and sea areas through effective and inclusive management. Session 3: Strengthening Biodiversity Conservation – ASEAN’s Collaborative Contributions to the 30×30 Target will showcase the region’s collective efforts, key actions, and partnerships that advance biodiversity conservation. The session will emphasise on ASEAN’s collaborative approaches and innovative practices that help accelerate regional progress toward the achievement of Target 3.

      Subtopics and Speakers

      From Data to Decisions: Integrating Ecological Science and Stakeholder Realities to Achieve 30x30

      Vincent V. Hilomen, PhD

      Regional Fisheries Adviser

      ASEAN ENMAPS Project

      Sapto Aji Prabowo

      Director Conservation Area Management

      Ministry of Forestry, Indonesia

      Sheila G. Vergara, PhD

      Project Manager-Chief Technical Adviser

      ASEAN ENMAPS Project

      Shufen Yang

      Director

      Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore

      From Insights to Action: Strengthening AHP Management towards achievement of the 30x30 target

      Thien Le Quoc

      WWF – Viet Nam

      Carlo Paolini

      IMET Coach / Biodiversity and Governance Specialist

      Christian Elloran

      Director

      Biodiversity Informatics and Geospatial Analysis

      ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

      Timothy John Pasicolan

      AHP Programme Associate

      ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

      • Date & Time: 4 December 2025, 8:30 – 12:00
      • Venue: Thanh Lân 2 (First  floor)
      • Target Participants: Conference attendees invested in understanding financing gaps and opportunities in protected area management, including those involved in the planning and implementation of financing strategies, partnerships, plans, and policies addressing these gaps. 
      • Concept Note
       

        • Protected Areas provide ecosystem services that are critical for biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, ecosystem resilience, sustainable economic development, and improving human well-being. Effective protected area management is a critical tool in safeguarding these benefits.  Sustaining and scaling these efforts requires innovative approaches and sustainable sources of financing and resource mobilisation. 


          In Southeast Asia, financing for the development of protected areas is inadequate. Most of these PAs rely on traditional funding sources, which are the government, where funds are quite limited and unpredictable. PAs require a sustainable source of financing to support general administration, maintenance of buildings, vehicles, and equipment, law enforcement, species and habitat monitoring, scientific studies, outreach and awareness programmes, and tourism management. Mobilising adequate and sustainable financing is essential for meeting the goals of the Biodiversity Plan and ensuring long-term biodiversity conservation in ASEAN. 


          This session will explore how ASEAN can scale up resource mobilisation, while strengthening partnerships and financing strategies. Particular emphasis will be given to the AHP Programme as a platform for piloting and showcasing sustainable financing models that directly support protected area management, biodiversity-friendly livelihoods, and community participation. This session will highlight the best practices, opportunities, and lessons on how ASEAN can leverage sustainable finance to secure long-term conservation, protection, and resilience of its most important ecosystems.

      Sub-topics and Speakers

      Introduction (Overview): Importance of Sustainable Financing in Protected Area Management

      Ms. Kamille Rosales

      Biodiversity Finance Analyst

      Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) Global Team

      United Nations Development Programme

      Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services: A Guide to Investments, Policy Decisions, and Financial Instruments in Protected Areas

      Mr. Ryan A. Cuanan

      Chief, Ecosystems Management Specialist

      Department of Environment and Natural Resources

      Best Practices and Lessons in Innovative Financing

      Mr. Aung Thant Zin

      Chief Executive Officer

      Myanmar Environmental Rehabilitation- Conservation

      Network (MERN)

      Ms. Joyce Panaligan-Quinan

      Senior Sustainability Manager

      Metro Pacific Investments Corporation

      Mr. Lennon Dungau Anak Remil

      Park Warden

      Gunung Mulu National Park

      Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC)

      Mr. Dzulhaili Bin Dzulkarnain

      Assistant Secretary

      Ministry of Natural Resources and

      Environmental Sustainability

      Mainstreaming Sustainable Financing to Biodiversity Conservation Plans and Policies

      Ms. Krystal Dayne Villanada

      Protected Area Superintendent

      Apo Reef Natural Park

      Mr. Komkrit Setbubpha

      Director

      National Park Research and

      Innovation Development Division

      Department of Natural Parks, Wildlife and

      Plant Conservation

      Mr. Pham Van Trung

      Senior Programme Officer

      Viet Nam Forest Protection and Development Fund

      (VNFF)

      Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

      Implementation of

      payment for Forest Environmental Services

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      ACtivities

      Date & Time: 2 December 2025, 08:30 – 12:00

      Venue: Thanh Lân 2 (First floor)

      Target Participants: Closed session for AHP Managers and AHP Committee Members

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        • This Meeting, which will convene the AHP Committee members, site managers, and park superintendents of the 69 protected areas under the AHP Network, will serve as a key regional platform for strengthening collaboration and coordination among the ASEAN Member States (AMS)  in the management and conservation of the AHPs. This Meeting will provide an opportunity for AHP managers to present accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned in managing their respective parks, and will facilitate the exchange of knowledge, good practices, and innovative approaches towards effective protected area management. Moreover, it will serve as a venue to share relevant regional and national initiatives and explore opportunities for collaboration and capacity-building. Through these exchanges, the Meeting will enhance the resilience and sustainability of AHPs and support the ASEAN’s collective efforts to achieve the targets of the ASEAN Biodiversity Plan.
      • Date & Time: 2 December 2025, 13:30 – 16:30
      • Venue: Kim Quy (First floor)
      • Target Participants: Closed session for the ASEAN ENMAPS PSC
        • The ASEAN ENMAPS Project aims to enhance the management of coastal and marine resources in the large marine ecosystems of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. It is implemented by the ACB through the United Nations Development Programme, with support from the Global Environment Facility.
        • The Project helps strengthen Marine Protected Area networks and promote connected marine corridors through marine spatial planning, coastal management, and sustainable fisheries practices. It is coordinated nationally by the following organisations:
          • Ministry of Forestry (Indonesia)
          • Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Philippines)
          • Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Thailand)
        • The Regional PSC was established to provide high-level oversight, strategic guidance, and approval of key project implementation decisions. The Second Regional PSC Meeting will be convened to provide an update on the implementation of the ASEAN ENMAPS. Specifically, the meeting aims to: 
        1. Seek guidance on the recommended actions following the results of the Project Implementation Review
        2. discuss concerns on project implementation at the regional, national, and site levels
        3. Seek approval of the 2026 work and budget plan, as well as the procurement plan
      • Date & Time: 2 December 2025, 13:30 – 17:00
      • Venue: Yên Đức (First floor)
      • Target Participants: Closed workshop for AHP Committee Members, AHP Site Managers and Staff, ASEAN Secretariat
        • This orientation session, co-organised with the European Union through the Technical Assistance Facility to the Green Team Europe Initiative (EU TAF-GTEI), will introduce ROAM to AHP Committee Members and the AHP Managers and Staff. ROAM is a diagnostic tool that provides a systematic and flexible framework for identifying, prioritising, and planning restoration interventions, facilitates the rapid assessment of landscape restoration opportunities and identification of specific priority areas at a landscape level. The session will also identify potential pilot sites among ASEAN Heritage Parks to use the ROAM. 
      • Date & Time: 2 December 2025, 14:00 – 16:00
      • Venue: Thanh Lân 2 (First floor)
      • Target Participants: Closed session for ASEAN Working Group on Nature and Conservation and Biodiversity, ASEAN Secretariat, and the ACB Governing Board Members

       

        • The 17th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) and its Protocols is crucial for evaluating how the ASEAN Member States (AMS) are doing in following the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Hence, the AMS need to escalate actions in their National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and prepare to submit the Seventh National Report (7NR). The CBD COP17 also presents an important opportunity for ASEAN to project a unified regional position on key biodiversity priorities through the ASEAN Joint Statement. The Joint Statement serves as a strategic tool to ensure that the region’s perspectives on key agendas of the CBD COP17 are acknowledged. This roundtable, co-organised with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability will provide a focused platform to discuss the preparation towards CBD COP17 and how the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity can play a significant role in assisting the AMS in implementing the NBSAP and the ASEAN Biodiversity Plan (ABP), in preparing for the 7NR, and solidifying national and regional positions.
      • Date & Time: 3 December 2025, 9:00 – 12:30
      • Venue: Hồng Quảng (Second floor)
      • Target Participants: All Conference attendees and online participants

       

        • The Opening Session will highlight the goals and expectations of the Conference. Keynote addresses and presentations on the role of ASEAN Heritage Parks in supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets, as well as global and regional perspectives and actions on nature-based solutions, climate change adaptation and mitigation, will be highlighted in this session. Additionally, reflections on past AHP Conferences will be shared. 
        • To provide an overview of the Conference, a short pitch will also be delivered by the leads of the parallel sessions to encourage participation from the attendees, as well as a video presentation highlighting the key features of the AHP8 Marketplace and Exhibits. A special ceremony will take place showcasing a series of performances from the host country, Viet Nam.

      Keynote Presentations

      • KM GBF the next five years: Opportunities and Challenges
      • Dr. Uttam Babu Shrestha
      • Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies
      • Current trends and status of biodiversity
      • Dr. Joseph Thomas Miller
      • Executive Secretary, Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
      • The ASEAN Biodiversity Plan: Opportunities and Challenges for ASEAN towards 2030
      • Ms. Siti Zulaikha binti Abdul Wahab
      • Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Malaysia
      • Date & Time: Entire duration of the Conference
      • Venue: Hồng Quảng (Second floor)
      • Target Participants: All Conference attendees

       

        • The Marketplace and Exhibits will highlight the ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) of the ASEAN Member States, as well as the milestones and key accomplishments of the AHP Programme over the years. It will also provide an opportunity for the AHPs to display their biodiversity-based products and to network with prospective partners. This will also include a pavilion for Viet Nam, as the Conference host country, showcasing the country’s rich biodiversity. 
        • Partners or sponsors who wish to showcase their organisation or products are also encouraged to take part in the Marketplace and Exhibits.

      • Venue: Hồng Quảng (2nd floor)

        As the host country, Viet Nam will warmly welcome all AHP8 participants with a special dinner showcasing its rich culture and hospitality. The evening will feature a short programme prepared by the hosts, offering guests an opportunity to experience local traditions, enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine, and foster camaraderie among delegates ahead of the conference sessions. This will also highlight the awarding ceremony for the newly designated AHPs for the previous three years: 

        • 2022
          • 52nd Pasonanca Natural Park (Philippines)
          • 53rd Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Park (Philippines)
          • 54th Bach Ma National Park (Viet Nam)
          • 55th Con Dao National Park (Viet Nam)
        • 2023
          • 56th Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary-Nam Nao National Park (Thailand)
          • 57th Phu Kradueng National Park (Thailand)
        • 2024
          • 58th Phou Xieng Thong National Protected Area (Lao PDR)
          • 59th Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park (Philippines)
          • 60th Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary (Philippines)
          • 61st Apo Reef Natural Park (Philippines)
          • 62nd Nam Poui National Protected Area (Lao PDR)
          • 63rd Royal Thai Army Nature Education Center (Bang Pu) (Thailand)
        • 2025
          • 64th Tengku Hassanal Wildlife Reserve (Malaysia)
          • 65th Bako National Park (Malaysia)
          • 66th Lambir Hills National Park (Malaysia)
          • 67th Pu Mat National Park (Viet Nam)
          • 68th Dong Nai Culture and Nature Reserve (Viet Nam)
          • 69th Xuan Thuy National Park (Viet Nam)
      • Date & Time: 4 December 2025, 13:00 – 15:00
      • Venue: Yên Đức (Second floor)
      • Target Participants: Focal points involved in ecosystem restoration planning and monitoring, technical specialists, protected area managers, and data practitioners responsible for restoration tracking, geospatial analysis

       

        • Accessing crucial restoration-related data remains a significant challenge, impeding the scaling of ecosystem restoration efforts. To address this, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the UN Decade Task Forces on Monitoring and Best Practices, has developed the Framework for Ecosystem Restoration Monitoring (FERM). FERM enhances data access, transparency, and alignment of restoration actions with scientific insights. It also supports countries in monitoring and reporting restoration areas for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM GBF) Target 2. Launched in 2022, FERM includes a registry of restoration initiatives, a geospatial platform for data visualisation, and a search engine for accessing initiatives and good practices. A data review functionality is being developed to support countries reporting Headline indicator 2.1 Area under restoration to the Convention on Biological Diversity.

        • The FERM Registry allows for the registration of restoration initiatives and good practices, ensuring interoperability with platforms like GEF. The geospatial platform enables analysis of restoration-related data, including remotely sensed data, while the FERM Search engine consolidates initiatives and practices from various collaborating platforms to facilitate knowledge sharing.

        • The ASEAN Heritage Parks initiative brings potential data providers to FERM. Including spatial data of ASEAN Heritage Parks in FERM contributes to the transparent monitoring of ecosystem restoration in the subregion and the effective implementation of Target 2 of the KM GBF.

        • In this workshop side co-organised with the FAO, participants will engage in an interactive overview of FERM, exploring its functionalities and focusing on the importance of registering initiatives and documenting good practices. Through presentations, discussions, and hands-on sessions, the workshop aims to familiarise participants with FERM’s tools and encourage knowledge exchange and capacity building. 

      • Ms. Zhuo Cheng
      • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
      • Date & Time: 4 December 2025, 13:00 – 15:00
      • Venue: Thanh Lân 1 (First floor)
      • Target Participants:  Youth and youth organisations, members of the Indigenous people and local community,  women’s groups, AHP Staff and Managers, Partners, Civil Society Organisations, and other AHP8 Stakeholders 
      • Click here to download the Concept note

       

        • This side event will bring together youth leaders, government representatives, and ASEAN institutions to strengthen intergenerational collaboration in biodiversity governance. Aligned with the ASEAN Biodiversity Plan (ABP) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the session will explore innovative practices and pathways to institutionalise meaningful youth participation in biodiversity policy and action. Using a creative participatory activity, Our Collective Story of Kinship with Biodiversity Map, participants will co-create a symbolic representation of shared responsibility across generations, fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and joint commitment toward implementing the ABP and the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans.

      Speakers:

      • Ms. Erista Murpratiwi
      • Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park, Indonesia
      • Ms. Purnama Yantje
      • Project Manager of Hanns Seidel Stiftung
      • Ms. Somawan Sukprasert
      • Environmentalist, Senior Professional Level
      • Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Thailand
      • Mr. Mark Liao Jun
      • President of Sarawak Eco Warriors and 
      • Regional Co-Coordinator of GYBN SEA
      • Date & Time: 4 December 2025, 15:00 – 17:00
      • Venue: Hồng Quảng (Second floor)
      • Target Participants: All Conference attendees

       

        • The closing session will highlight the objectives achieved by the AHP8. The session will include the presentation of summaries and key recommendations from the breakout sessions. Tokens of appreciation will also be awarded to key partners for their significant contributions to the conference’s success. A short video containing the highlights of the Conference will be played.

      • Date & Time: 4 December 2025, 17:30 – 15:00
      • Venue: Hồng Quảng (Second floor)
      • Target Participants: All Conference attendees

       

        • The SGP II Closing will be the culminating event bringing together key stakeholders—including implementing partners, technical experts, service providers, park management staff from ASEAN Heritage Parks in Viet Nam, and community beneficiaries. The Closing will highlight the Programme’s successes, best practices, and key lessons learned from activities focused on community awareness, livelihood support, and biodiversity conservation across the four selected SGP-supported AHPs in Viet Nam. As part of the event, discussions will also include the second instalment of ACB’s Project Sustainability Forum, aimed at exploring pathways to ensure that the Programme’s positive outcomes and community-driven initiatives continue to thrive beyond the Programme’s funding cycle.