Initial Preparation of the Philippines for the Hosting of:

12th Meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP12)

Department of Environment and Natural Resources CMS COP12 Preparations:

• Created an Ad Hoc Working Group to mobilize the initial preparations of the event;

• Coordinated with the Department of Foreign Affairs. Local counterpart funds to support the hosting of the Conference shall be made available through the International Commitment Fund as well as included in the annual budget of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources;

• A potential venue in was identified at the historic site of Manila Bay; and

• Close coordination with the CMS Secretariat for guidance on hosting requirements

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Proposed Venue Manila Bay Manila

SMX Convention Center

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Proposed Venue

Location:

Mall Of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Venue Distance from the Airport:

NAIA Terminal 1: Distance: 5.4km NAIA Terminal 2: NAIA 1 NAIA 2 Distance: 5.5km NAIA Terminal 3: Distance: 6.8 km

NAIA 3

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Floor Plan SMX Convention Center

Second floor SMX Convention Center • Pre-function lobby Maximum Capacity: 4000 pax • Function Rooms with 7,100 sq. meters floor area • Meeting Rooms with 926 sq. meters floor area • Concierge and Valet Parking services • Telephone lines , Wifi and Local Area Network • CCT security cameras and automated fire system • Provision for Persons with disability compliant with UN standards • Fully equipped clinic SMX Convention Center

Pre-function lobby 2 Plenary Halls Floor Area: 300 sqm Capacity: 1,056 pax each (classroom setup) Floor Area: 1900 sqm each

Department of Environment and Natural Resources SMX Convention Center

Function Halls Max Capacity: up to 600 pax (classroom setup) Booth Capacity: 45 (3x3 exhibit booths) Floor Area: 950 sqm per hall

Department of Environment and Natural Resources SMX Convention Center

• 10 Meeting Rooms:

Capacity: up to 50- 100 per room

• Secretariat/office Rooms

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Nearby Hotels SMX Convention Center

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Field Trip Sites Beach, Mabini,

Activities: 1. Snorkeling 2. Scuba Diving 3. Water activities

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Field Trip Sites

Activities: -Trekking, horseback riding, zip line, highlands tour

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Field Trip Sites Bataan Island Cruise

Approx. 60 mins ferry ride via Manila-Corregidor Route Activities: 1. Corregidor Cultural Tour 2. Water Activities (kayaking, boat ride, etc.)

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Field Trip Sites

Manila City Cultural Tour

Activities: 1. Luneta Park Tour 2. Intramuros Tour (Ft. Santiago, Manila Churches) 3. National Museum

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Other activities

Bird Watching (Can be done early in the morning before sessions for those inclined)

Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat, Manila bay

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Thank you!