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 Metro Manila 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 Anilao Beach, Mabini, Batangas
Activities: 1. Snorkeling 2. Scuba Diving 3. Water activities
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Field Trip Sites
Activities: -Trekking, horseback riding, zip line, Tagaytay 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!