The project aimed to speed up the use of DNA technologies in conservation, cross-border trade in wildlife and other live organisms, as well as ecosystems monitoring and their management in the ASEAN region. The project was designed to build the capacity of the staff and researchers of the ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) and other selected protected areas in the region on DNA-based approaches for species identification and discovery.
Improved knowledge and skills of selected staff and researchers of botanic gardens, academe, and research institutions on the use and application of the DNA barcoding for taxonomic identification on vascular plants
Published taxonomy of common vascular plants of the Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, an AHP which will contribute in building and improving the taxonomic knowledge in the tropics
Modified the CBD protocols in using the DNA barcoding tool for use in the tropics
“Charting a New Generation Partnership:The Philippines and the UN”
22 November 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fairmont Makati, 1
Increasing awareness and understanding on biodiversity of policy and decision makers as well as the general public is expected to
Message of ACB Executive Director Dr.Theresa Mundita Lim during the ACB & Manila Observatory Partnership Launch
