6th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference CONFERENCE BULLETIN Sustainability and Innovation for Parks and People - Celebrating 35 Years of ASEAN Heritage Parks 21–24 October 2019 | Pakse, Lao PDR

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the shared goals in conserving the region’s ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP) Programme, which biodiversity. It also takes stock and celebrates was officially established in 1984 to support the milestones that the AHP Programme has conservation of natural areas with outstanding achieved over the years. wilderness and biodiversity values, and highlight the importance of a select group of This year, the Sixth ASEAN Heritage Parks protected areas in regional and global efforts Conference (AHP6) was held from 21–24 in biodiversity conservation. As the Secretariat October in Pakse, Lao PDR, with the theme of the AHP Programme, the ASEAN Centre for Sustainability and Innovation for Parks and Biodiversity (ACB), together with the ASEAN People: Celebrating 35 Years of ASEAN Member States (AMS) and other development Heritage Parks. AHP6 was hosted by Lao and dialogue partners, facilitates capacity PDR through the Ministry of Agriculture and enhancement, learning, and networking events Forestry, and co-organised by the ACB with for AHPs, including the ASEAN Heritage Parks support from and in collaboration with the Conference. Conducted every three years, the European Union, the Federal Republic of AHP conference is a platform for exchange Germany through KfW and GIZ, SwedBio, the and discussion among AHP managers, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological stakeholders, and experts about best practices Diversity (SCBD), and Japan Biodiversity Fund. and ways to address challenges in achieving 6th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference CONFERENCE BULLETIN

More than 300 participants attended the four- and biodiversity, women, youth, and IPLCs, day conference representing stakeholders sustainable livelihood and biodiversity-based from 49 AHPs, national focal points in the products, and ecosystem-based solutions AMS, development and dialogue partners, were held afterward. The AHP6 Marketplace indigenous peoples and local communities and Exhibit, on the other hand, featured (IPLCs), and women and youth groups. biodiversity-based products (BBPs) from Lao PDR and the AHPs. Concluding the AHP6, The AHP6 featured two important meetings delegates visited Xe Pian National Protected on the first day, setting the tone and direction Area and Tad Fane Twin Waterfalls to learn of the whole conference: the AHP Managers more about the protected area management Meeting and the Policy Dialogue on Protected practices in Lao PDR. Areas, Landscapes, and Wildlife. Parallel sessions on accelerating progress on Aichi This Conference Bulletin presents the Biodiversity Target 11, species and wildlife highlights of AHP6. conservation, innovative financing, business

ASEAN HERITAGE PARKS MANAGERS MEETING 21 OCTOBER 2019

Participants of the AHP Managers’ Meeting

The AHP Managers Meeting convened AHP At the conclusion of the AHP Managers Meeting, Committee members, managers, and park it was agreed that national targets should superintendents of the AHP Programme’s 49 be aligned with multilateral environmental ASEAN Heritage Parks. It covered country agreements, such as the achievement of Aichi reports on the AHPs; identified issues and Biodiversity Target 11 of increasing the number challenges on the attainment of the goals of of terrestrial and marine protected areas. They the ASEAN Heritage Parks Regional Action provided the following recommendations: Plan and recommended actions to improve its implementation; and discussed the requirements for an AHP Gap Analysis.

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1. Strengthen Communication, Education 5. Increase use of appropriate technology, and Public Awareness (CEPA) to increase such as camera traps, drone technology, understanding of the significance of soundscape ecology, and others, and biodiversity and AHPs, and highlight issues research on themes such as carrying such as species conservation, pollution capacity and resource valuation. management, and ecotourism, particularly 6. Improve data management and sharing. among the youth and visitors to AHPs. 2. Provide capacity training for AHP staff on The managers stressed that the revised AHP inventory methods, nature interpretation Regional Action Plan needs to be simple and and CEPA, law enforcement, and other easy to understand; addresses both current important aspects of AHP management. and long-term issues; is aligned with local, 3. Encourage stakeholder participation national, regional, and global conservation through partnerships with indigenous objectives; is accountable to a management peoples and local communities, corporate body for information sharing and collaboration; partners, schools, and other stakeholders. and have clearly articulated objectives. There 4. Encourage the use of good practices in AHP should also be emphasis on management management in the areas of sustainable effectiveness, sustainable financing, and livelihoods, planning, and development governance of AHPs. of biodiversity-based products, among others.

Mr. Chonlatorn Chamnankid Group discussion with facilitator Dr. Monina Uriarte Mr. Arnoud PJM Steeman

Mr. Victor Luna Anak Amin Group discussion on the Regional Action Plan

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POLICY DIALOGUE ON PROTECTED AREAS, LANDSCAPES, AND WILDLIFE 21 OCTOBER 2019

The policy dialogue brought together members protected areas management, landscape and of the ASEAN Working Group on Nature seascape approaches to conservation, and Conservation and Biodiversity (AWGNCB), addressing wildlife crimes in ASEAN. These ASEAN Working Group on the Convention on key elements are necessary to prevent the International Trade in Endangered Species of impending extinction crisis in ASEAN, and can Wild Fauna and Flora and Wildlife Enforcement be applied locally and nationally by every AMS. (AWG CITES & WE), ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC), the Each AMS has to contend with important EU Delegations in ASEAN, key development regional dimensions that require collaboration. partners, as well as key protected area and Many large landscapes and seascapes wildlife conservation stakeholders in ASEAN. important for biodiversity conservation are shared between multiple countries. Some The session featured the EU’s publication protected areas are situated close to national Larger than Tigers, which highlights the ASEAN borders and offer potential for transboundary region’s natural capital and provides analysis collaboration, while much of the wildlife crime in support of a strategic approach to curbing plaguing the region is also transnational in environmental degradation and biodiversity nature. In relation to these regional aspects, the loss in the region. The sessions featured the ACB can play a key role in focusing its support different efforts of the AMS in protected areas to facilitate collaboration and strengthen and ASEAN Heritage Parks management and capacity for jointly addressing these concerns. sustainable financing, and explored wider conservation approaches and efforts in halting Dr. Lim expressed hope that the sessions will species extinction. result in a shared understanding of strategic opportunities and priorities for collaboration, Ms. Clarissa C. Arida, Director, Programme together with recommendations that will Development and Implementation of the ACB, provide the bases for a better-informed plan to delivered the opening remarks on behalf of the take this forward. ACB Executive Director Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim. In her message, Dr. Lim said the dialogue Mr. Enrico Strampelli, Head of Cooperation, demonstrates the continued partnership to Delegation of the European Union to the conserve the ASEAN region’s biodiversity with , welcomed the participants dialogue and development partners, such as the on behalf of the EU, and expressed his European Union, Germany, Japan, the CBD, and appreciation for this special session. Taking others. The dialogue was designed around the a considerable interest in biodiversity thematic approaches identified in the Larger conservation, the EU supports programmes than Tigers EU Biodiversity Conservation and projects on livelihood, food security, Strategy for Asia, and provides the opportunity nutrition and health, and climate change to exchange ideas about important aspects of mitigation and adaptation. The EU cited the 4 6th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference CONFERENCE BULLETIN

From left to right: Dr. Khairul Naim Adham, Mr. Sousath Sayakoummane, Dr. Nyi Nyi Kyaw, Ms. Somawan Sukprasert, Ms. Clarissa Arida, Ms. Kui Leng Hee, Ms. Emmilie Ibonia, Mr. Sitorus Tamen, Mr. Kong Kimsreng, Mr. Enrico Strampelli, Mr. Ky-Anh Nguyen, and Dr. Adrian Loo importance of investing in biodiversity because of the Department of Forestry, Ministry of its long-term socioeconomic benefits. Mr. of Agriculture and Forestry, Lao PDR. He Strampelli stressed that global vision and expressed his gratitude to the AMS, dialogue political will are needed at the highest level to and development partners, and co-organisers halt biodiversity loss, and there is no doubt for holding the AHP6 in Lao PDR. He was that the ASEAN-EU partnership can reinforce particularly appreciative of the EU–supported that vision towards a common objective and Biodiversity Conservation and Management interest. The EU celebrates with ASEAN on the of Protected Areas in ASEAN (BCAMP) Project 35th anniversary of the AHP Programme, which with the ACB, for conducting the Policy it has been supporting from the start, through Dialogue on Protected Areas, Landscapes, a relationship that perfectly illustrates the and Wildlife. This and many other partnerships strong partnership established over the years are sure to enhance the capability of AMS to between ASEAN and the EU. manage AHPs and protected areas. He hoped for a positive outcome of the dialogue and The participants were also welcomed by Mr. looked forward to better management of the Sousath Sayakoummane, Director General region’s vast and unique biodiversity.

Ms. Clarissa Arida Mr. Enrico Strampelli Mr. Sousath Sayakoummane

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POLICY DIALOGUE ON PROTECTED AREAS, LANDSCAPES, AND WILDLIFE SESSION 1 Setting the Scene from the EU perspective and the ASEAN Perspective

Dr. Madhu Rao Dr. Khairul Naim Adham

Dr. Madhu Rao, Senior Advisor, Regional conservation. He shared that collective action Conservation Hub, Wildlife Conservation among the ASEAN Community and continued Society, provided an overview of the main efforts through the region’s knowledge findings of the Larger Than Tigers EU Report: sharing, strong regulations, and cross-border Strategic approach to halting environmental enforcement contribute to regional initiatives degradation and biodiversity loss in ASEAN. The to protect wildlife. He emphasised the need report proposes a coherent strategic approach to promote species conservation by raising outlining a suite of interventions so that the awareness and increasing the availability of EU (and others) can engage in effective, well- scientific information and capacity building articulated, and complementary interventions for wildlife authorities and protected area for biodiversity conservation. The preparation staff in the AMS. He emphasised that AHPs of the study contributes to promoting a are key habitats where AMS can cooperate new approach, which emphasises the vital to improve collective efforts in conserving importance of the environment-development wildlife and preventing biodiversity loss. He nexus. The Larger than Tigers report provides recommended that the ASEAN strengthen a a tool that will strengthen cooperation among coordinating mechanism and a cross-sectoral key national and international players working framework to enhance the AMS’ commitments towards the common goal of ensuring the to the Convention on the International Trade in preservation of the planet’s irreplaceable Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora natural resource base. (CITES), Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and the Sustainable Development Representing the Chair of the ACB Governing Goals (SDGs). Dr. Adham also highlighted the Board, Dr. Khairul Naim Adham, Deputy important role of the ACB in facilitating cross- Undersecretary, Biodiversity and Forestry sectoral collaboration and attracting financial Management Division, Ministry of Water, support to ASEAN programmes to address Land and Natural Resources, , wildlife conservation issues. discussed ASEAN initiatives relating to wildlife

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POLICY DIALOGUE ON PROTECTED AREAS, LANDSCAPES, AND WILDLIFE SESSION 2 Strengthening Protected Areas Management

The session featured the following The presentations focused on legislation, presentations: management plans, sustainable financing mechanisms, and other measures that • Effective Management of Nakai Nam Theun strengthen protected area management. The National Park, Lao PDR by Mr. Bounsouan ensuing discussion identified management Phongphichith, Deputy Director, Nakai Nam effectiveness as an important consideration Theun National Park, Lao PDR in the creation and management of protected • Effective Management and Sustainable areas to ensure that conservation targets are Financing in National Park by met, and that protected areas truly contribute Mr. Allan Rodrigo Balang, Superintendent, to reducing biodiversity loss. Other financing Taman Negara National Park, Malaysia options should also be explored to generate • Kon Ka Kinh National Park by Ms. Vu Thi resources for protected area management. Chinh, Centre for Environmental Education and Forest Service, Kon Ka Kinh National Park, Viet Nam • by Mr. Kanchit Srinopawan, Superintendent, Khao Yai National Park, , and Ms. Suwaree Singwai, Deputy Superintendent, Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, Thailand

Mr. Bounsouan Phongphichith Mr. Allan Rodrigo Balang Ms. Vu Thi Chinh Mr. Kanchit Srinopawan

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POLICY DIALOGUE ON PROTECTED AREAS, LANDSCAPES, AND WILDLIFE SESSION 3 SESSION 4 Effective Landscape and Seascape Addressing Wildlife Crime approaches for conservation

The session discussed the following This session focused on efforts to address presentations: wildlife crimes in Malaysia and with the following presentations: • Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures and Key Biodiversity Areas by • Malaysia’s Effort in Combating Wildlife Dr. Nyi Nyi Kyaw, Director General, Forest Crime by Dr. Khairul Naim Adham, Deputy Department, Myanmar Undersecretary, Biodiversity and Forestry • Challenges and needs for effective Management Division, and Representative, implementation beyond conventional Chair of the ACB Governing Board Protected Areas by Dr. Rogelio Andrada • Tackling Transnational Illegal Wildlife Trade III, Deputy Director, Makiling Center for by Pol. Lt. Colonel Win Myint Aung, Deputy Mountain Ecosystems, Philippines Commander of Forest Security Police, SOMTC-Myanmar The presentations focused on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures The presentations recognised ASEAN as an (OECMs) in Myanmar and the Philippines that area of rich biodiversity, and that a robust support biodiversity conservation, apart wildlife law enforcement network covering from traditional protected areas. OECMs, all aspects of the supply chain in wildlife particularly in the Philippines, include critical trafficking with inter-agency collaboration is habitats, indigenous peoples and community necessary to address wildlife crimes. conserved territories and areas, and local conservation areas. Moreover, OECMs provide opportunities for different approaches to biodiversity conservation that encourage greater participation of local communities and secure key biodiversity areas that may not be located within protected areas.

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POLICY DIALOGUE ON PROTECTED AREAS, LANDSCAPES, AND WILDLIFE

Mr. John Roberts

Dr. Adrian Loo Dr. Robert Mather

In his synthesis of the Policy Dialogue on the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool, Protected Areas, Landscapes, and Wildlife, Dr. and Payment for Ecosystem Services for Robert Mather, BCAMP Technical Assistance sustainable financing. Team Leader, explained that it is crucial to exchange information and learn from one In addition to AHPs and protected areas, another, and develop a shared understanding OECMs such as critical habitats, indigenous about common priorities for biodiversity community conserved areas, and others, conservation and the protection of highly provide opportunities to cover identified key endangered species and ecosystems in the biodiversity areas. The prosecution of wildlife ASEAN region, to implement better plans for crimes should also be strengthened to identify conservation. These plans, however, cannot be and target all actors in the supply chain, as conducted in isolation of poverty alleviation, ASEAN is both a source and consumer in the and as such, requires a boost in effective illegal wildlife trade. Addressing these and mainstreaming of biodiversity into all economic other issues require intensive cross-pillar and sectors and public policy. Also, a number of inter-agency collaboration, and participation of approaches, monitoring systems, and funding all stakeholders, including women, youth, and mechanisms can improve AHP management, IPLCs. such as SMART Patrolling for law enforcement,

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IN PHOTOS POLICY DIALOGUE ON PROTECTED AREAS, LANDSCAPES, AND WILDLIFE

Ms. Clarissa Arida, Dr. Madhu Rao, Dr. Khairul Naim Adham, Mr. Sousath Sayakoummane, and Mr. Enrico Strampelli Mr. Kier Mitchell Pitogo

Host Ms. Katrina Kendall Ms. Alcila Afflin Participants from Lao PDR

Ms. Roa’a Hagir Dr. Sarat Babu Gidda Ms. Nosrat Ravichandran Dr. Giovanni Broussard

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SIXTH ASEAN HERITAGE PARKS CONFERENCE 21–23 OCTOBER 2019

Mr. Ky-Anh Nguyen, Mr. Bouasone Vongsongkhone, Mr. Khambounnath Xayanone, H.E. Leon Paul Faber, and Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim with the attendees of the 6th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference

AHP6 formally opened in Pakse, Lao PDR with a plan of Lao PDR to focus on protected areas traditional Laotian dance. This was followed by and other means to become a green country. the presentation of the ASEAN Heritage Parks He stated that the conference was important video, which chronicled the history of the AHP to ensure that AHPs were effectively managed, Programme. that they contribute to the sustainable use of resources, are enjoyed by current and future On behalf of the host country, the generations, support scientific research, and participants were welcomed by Mr. Bouasone contribute to the mitigation of climate change Vongsongkhone, Vice Provincial Governor, impacts. Champasak Province. He cited the physical and economic features of Champasak Province, Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim, ACB Executive and shared the plan of the province to be a Director, discussed the history of the AHP strong economic zone in southern Lao PDR Programme and its significant contribution to and to significantly contribute to the country’s the achievement of Aichi Biodiversity Target 11. sustainable development. He expressed She noted the various activities to strengthen his appreciation to the ASEAN Centre for the already capable management of AHPs, with Biodiversity for holding AHP6 in the country to AHP6 as the culmination. These include events highlight the important relationship between on Ecosystem Services Assessment and people and nature. He thanked the guests Economic Analysis for Management, Policy and for their participation and wished everyone a Innovative Applications, and Communication, fruitful conference. Education, and Public Awareness. She explained that the theme of Sustainability and Mr. Khambounnath Xayanone, Vice Minister, Innovation for Parks and People recognises Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, cited the the importance of partnership in sustainable 11 6th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference CONFERENCE BULLETIN

Mr. Bouasone Vongsongkhone Mr. Khambounnath Xayanone

management, welcomes the use of innovative conservation projects in the region through the ideas and approaches, and emphasises Biodiversity Conservation and Management harmony between humans and nature. Dr. of Protected Areas in ASEAN (BCAMP) project Lim added that AHPs can also be a venue for with the ACB. This is in line with the EU’s inspiring transformative change, which is a key efforts to transition into a green economy, element in the post-2020 global biodiversity which is making significant progress with its framework. She encouraged the participants partners, including the ASEAN. The real cost of to share experiences and lessons learned with degradation of natural capital is at the micro- other AHP managers so that the ambitious, yet level, especially affecting poor people. This is, attainable vision of the post-2020 framework of however, rarely recorded. H.E. Faber added that Living in Harmony with Nature, can be achieved the EU is proud to be one of the partners of the by 2050. ACB since the latter’s establishment, and is happy to celebrate 35 years of AHPs with the His Excellency Leon Paul Faber, Ambassador ASEAN. of the European Union to Lao PDR, thanked the government of Lao PDR and the ACB Mr. Ky-Anh Nguyen, Director, Sustainable for organising the conference. In light of the Development Directorate, ASEAN Socio- recent floods in Pakse, he stressed the need to Cultural Community (ASCC) Department of better manage AHPs and improve approaches the ASEAN Secretariat, thanked everyone to the protection of regional ecosystems. for the conduct of AHP6. He cited a number Biodiversity conservation is the EU’s highest of urgent environmental concerns in ASEAN, priority in cooperation programmes, resulting including haze and forest fire, adding that in numerous investments in biodiversity ecological processes and biodiversity are

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Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim His Excellency Leon Paul Faber Mr. Ky-Anh Nguyen

also likely to be affected by climate change. The plenary sessions included three keynote ASEAN accounts for a huge percentage of presentations. The first was done by Dr. Sarat global marine biodiversity but has serious Babu Gidda, Senior Programme Management problems with plastic and waste dumping in Officer, Secretariat of the Convention on rivers and oceans. Marine protected areas Biological Diversity (SCBD), who discussed are thus increasingly important, and their Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 in South-East establishment and effective management add Asia: Reflections on the post-2020 Global to the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Biodiversity Framework (GBF). In determining Targets. Moreover, he referred to AHPs as the achievement of Aichi Biodiversity Target ideal platforms for effective management, and 11, Dr. Gidda used a number of methods, congratulated the ACB and the AMS on the 35th including surveys with CBD parties; analysis of anniversary of the AHP Programme. priority actions and roadmaps; and analysis of terrestrial and marine protected area coverage, After the welcome messages, the AHP6 protected area management effectiveness, Market Place and Exhibit was formally Global Environment Facility project allocations, opened by Dr. Theresa Mundita Lim, Mr. area-based conservation measures (ABCMs), Bouasone Vongsongkhone, Mr. Khambounnath and other effective area-based conservation Xayanone, H.E. Leon Paul Faber, and Mr. Ky measures. For the ABCM target in the post- Anh Nguyen. The Market Place and Exhibit 2020 GBF, he posited that it is important to highlighted the milestones, successes, and key understand the following - where, how much, accomplishments of the AHP programme, and and reasons why - biodiversity needs to be provided a venue for the AHPs to showcase conserved through ABCMs for achieving their biodiversity-based products and good ecological, economic, and social goals. protected area management practices. Locally- produced products were also on display and Mr. Harvey Locke, Chair, IUCN WCPA Beyond for sale. the Aichi Targets, elaborated on Three Global Conditions for Biodiversity Conservation and

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Sustainable Use approach to the Post 2020 2. Shared lands (56 per cent): Establish Framework for the Convention on Biological “ecologically representative and well- Diversity and its potential for the ASEAN connected systems of protected areas… region. Mr. Locke traced the history of the integrated into the wider landscape” increased importance of protected areas, from (from Aichi Target 11) and restore and the 1987 Brundtland Report, to the 2050 vision maintain ecological processes and viable of Living in Harmony with Nature. According populations of native species (increase to Mr. Locke, nature is declining globally at area protected to 25 to 75 per cent of rates unprecedented in human history: around ecoregion). Practice sustainable resource 1 million animal and plant species are now extraction practices that are integrated threatened with extinction; and human well- with well-managed and properly-funded PA being is at risk. There are calls for setting networks and sustainable tourism. a more realistic target, that nature needs at least half the Earth to be protected in an 3. Large wild areas (26 per cent) : Retain interconnected way. He cited the following overall ecological intactness and Three Global Conditions, which provide a associated global processes, such as framework for all the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. carbon storage and rainfall generation, fluvial flows, and large migrations, and 1. Cities and farms (18 per cent of land): prevent further fragmentation allowing Secure endangered species, protect only rare nodes of intense industrial all remaining primary intact fragments, development enveloped in a largely wild maintain pollinators, increase ecological matrix. Remove and restore anomalies. restoration. Mainstream sustainable Reverse defaunation and control invasive practices, such as reduced nitrogen use species where needed. Secure indigenous and good urban planning to retain good knowledge and livelihoods. farmland. Provide access to nature for urban dwellers’ health and well-being.

Dr. Sarat Babu Gidda Mr. Harvey Locke Dr. Nyi Nyi Kyaw

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Dr. Nyi Nyi Kyaw, Director General, Forest Mr. Mohd Nasrul Menhat, Principal Assistant Department, Myanmar focused on The need Secretary, Biodiversity and Forestry for regional regional cooperation to support Management Division, Ministry of Water, Land national and local action in AHPs. Dr. Nyi Nyi and Natural Resources Malaysia, agreed that in Kyaw discussed policies, laws, and strategies addition to increasing the number of protected that govern management in protected areas areas, the AMS should ensure the quality and and AHPs in Myanmar. He indicated the need effective management of PAs and AHPs. He for regional cooperation in the following areas: also acknowledged the value of studying biodiversity and ecosystem assessment, the potential of OECMs, and how this can be landscape approach programme, valuation and operationalised. payment for ecosystem services, promoting cooperation and collaboration on the effective Dr. Inthavy Akkharath, Director General, management of AHPs, transboundary Department of Water Resources, Ministry of biodiversity conservation and establishment Environment and Natural Resources, and CBD of wildlife corridors, exchange programme for Focal Point for Lao PDR, stated that while research and capacity building, sustainable governments continue to establish protected livelihoods, and community-based ecotourism. areas, there should be long-term plans for their protection and connectivity with other In the panel discussion, Mr. Pham Van Thong protected areas. IPLCs and the youth should of the Youth Biodiversity Leaders, Youth Task be considered in management planning and Force, Viet Nam, thanked the speakers for awareness raising on the values of biodiversity providing insight about the post-2020 GBF. He and AHPs and how these contribute to cited the need to understand the framework sustainable development. particularly as in some cases, the GBF vision of Living in Harmony sometimes contradicts the situation of indigenous peoples and local communities in protected areas.

Ms. Katrina Kendall, Mr. Pham Van Thong, Mr. Mohd Nasrul Menhat, Dr. Inthavy Akkharath, and Dr. Robert Mather during the panel discussion 15 6th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference CONFERENCE BULLETIN

PARALLEL SESSION 1 Fulfilling Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 in East and Southeast Asia

Presentations: • Implementation of Aichi Target 11 in Lao PDR by Dr. Inthavy Akkharath, Director • Global Overview of Aichi Target 11 General, Department of Water Resources, Implementation by Dr. Sarat Babu Gidda, Ministry of Environment and Natural Senior Programme Management Officer, Resources Secretariat of the Convention on Biological • The Prospects of ICCA as Possible OECMs Diversity in Myanmar, Mr. Tin Mya Soe, Park Manager, • ASEAN’s Contribution to Achieving Aichi Nat Ma Taung National Park, Myanmar Biodiversity Target 11 by Dr. Sheila G. Vergara, Director, Biodiversity Information Work in the ASEAN towards achieving Aichi Management, ACB Biodiversity Target 11 is an ongoing process • The Prospects of OECMs in Southeast with examples in Lao PDR (designation of Asia (IUCN) by Mr. Harry Jonas, Co-chair, a transboundary protected area with Viet International Union for Conservation Nam), Myanmar (community protected areas, of Nature and Natural Resources World community forests), Philippines (identification Commission on Protected Areas (IUCN of sites as Indigenous Community Conserved WCPA) Task Force on OECMs Areas [ICCAs]), (essential • MPA Networks in the Coral Triangle by Dr. conservation areas), and Mongolia (annual Sharifah Nora Ibrahim, Deputy Executive increase of state protected areas) indicating Director for Corporate Services, CTI-CFF movement towards its fulfillment. Various Regional Secretariat multi-country partnerships help accomplish • CEPA and BIM support in AHPs by Dr. Aichi Biodiversity Target 11, including the Filiberto A. Pollisco, Jr., Consultant, ACB Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF), which

Mr. Harry Jonas

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contributes to the spatial expansion and effective management of marine protected area networks. OECMs have great potential to contribute to the achievement of Aichi Biodiversity Target 11. Thus, there should be increased support to legally recognise new areas, and use other non-state based approaches (such as community forest areas and plantation areas) that expand possibilities for OECMs. Including other sectors and taking their perspectives will help overcome Dr. Sarat Babu Gidda the challenges in developing the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. OECMs can be a catalyst towards fostering inclusiveness, including sectoral integration.

Recommendations from the session:

1. Collaborate on transboundary protected areas and connectivity. 2. Integrate PAs into wider seascapes and landscapes. 3. Accelerate implementation of Aichi Biodiversity Target 11 Road Map and SMART action plans to achieve elements of Dr. Sharifah Nora Ibrahim the target and report by 30 June 2020. 4. Deepen understanding, raise awareness, and build capacity to recognise and report on OECMs, including legal frameworks and policies. 5. Mainstream biodiversity and engage other sectors to financially sustain conservation costs.

Dr. Filiberto A. Pollisco, Jr.

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PARALLEL SESSION 2 Species and Wildlife Conservation (Aichi Biodiversity Target 12)

Presentations:

• Chiang Mai Statement on Illegal Wildlife Trade by Dr. Klairoong Poonpon, Head of CITES Implementation and Monitoring Subdivision, Division of Wild Fauna and Flora Protection, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Thailand • Asian Species Action Partnership as a response to species extinction by Dr. Madhu Dr. Klairoong Poonpon Rao, Senior Advisor, Regional Conservation Hub, Wildlife Conservation Society • Revealing biodiversity and forest ecosystem information through long-term soundscape monitoring by Dr. Yu Huang Wang, Project Consultant, Grid Computing Center, Academia Sinica, Taiwan

Illegal wildlife trade is recognised as one of the drivers of species extinctions and the ASEAN is particularly vulnerable due to the high endemism of species in the region. There is a pressing need to develop an integrated Dr. Madhu Rao response since ASEAN is the source, transit route, and destination region of illegal wildlife trade, and to respond to emerging trends, such as wildlife cybercrime. Another troubling trend is the use of snares in forests, which lead to rapid population decline. These issues have been elevated to the ministerial level, all pillars in ASEAN, and international meetings and conventions. Collective efforts should continue to focus on demand reduction through legal literacy, education, and public awareness; understanding that all efforts count in addressing the big picture of wildlife crime and international trafficking; and highlighting Dr. Yu Huang Wang the extinction of less iconic species.

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Session 2 attendees Discussant Dr. Le Xuan Canh

A Gallery Walk featuring the following • Applying Wildlife Forensics to improve presentations showed success stories in AHPs wildlife conservation by Mr. Frankie Anak and protected areas on preventing biodiversity Thomas Sitam, Research Officer, National loss from the beginning of the supply chain: Wildlife Forensic Laboratory, Ex situ Conservation Division, Department of • Addressing illegal activities in Virachey Wildlife and National Parks, Malaysia National Park by Mr. Thon Soukhon, Park Manager, , Recommendations from the session: • Efforts for the conservation of endangered species in Gunung Leuser National Park by 1. Translate policy and political will into Mr. Adhi Nurul Hadi, Deputy, Gunung Leuser concrete actions on the ground covering National Park, Indonesia security, economy, and socio-cultural • LAWIN system for wildlife monitoring and aspects. management by For. Daniel F. Somera, 2. Use technology to enhance efforts in Protected Area Superintendent, Mt. monitoring and enforcement. Kitanglad Range Natural Park, Philippines 3. Create an ASEAN Declaration on Critically • Crippling illegal wildlife networks - Endangered Species. NCAPS by Mr. Kanchit Srinoppawan, 4. Establish cross-sectoral collaboration Superintendent, Khao Yai National Park, across national and regional agencies Thailand address wildlife crimes and operationalise regional policy and political will.

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PARALLEL SESSION 3 Innovative Financing

Presentations: Governments must fund biodiversity conservation not only to meet their • Stocktaking and Gap Analysis of Protected commitments under the Convention on Area Financing in ASEAN by Dr. Marian Biological Diversity, but also because Delos Angeles, Specialist, Resource biodiversity is a “public good”. There is a huge Economics and Valuation of Ecosystem disparity between the estimated value of Services, Technical Assistance to the natural assets (at USD 24 trillion) to the required ASEAN-EU BCAMP Project, NIRAS Oy financing of biodiversity conservation pegged International Consulting at USD 150–440 billion, and the meager actual • Government-initiated mechanisms for expenditure of USD 52 billion a year or 11.8 per financing Protected Areas by Ms. Annabelle cent to 34.6 per cent of required biodiversity C. Trinidad, Senior Technical Officer, conservation financing. Experts estimate Biodiversity Finance Initiative, United that the required cost for total ecosystem Nations Development Programme protection in the context of climate change • Biocredits: incentives for inclusive ranges from USD 355–385 billion per year. To biodiversity conservation in Asia by Mr. support biodiversity conservation, several Paul Steele, Chief Economist, International innovative schemes, initiatives, tools, and Institute for Environment and Development options have been made available or are being • Sustainable Financing through utilised, including stocktaking on Biodiversity Implementing of Sarawak Park Guiding and Ecosystem Service Assessment (BESA) Training and Licensing System, Mr. Victor activities and studies to address knowledge Luna Amin, Sarawak Forestry Corporation, gaps in ecosystem services (ES) assessment, Malaysia valuation, and others; financing solutions such as BIOFIN process and financial solutions,

Questions and comments were raised by participants of the session. Session 3 attendees

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biocredits, ecosystems offsets, and debt • Consultation and participation instrument in Indonesia; and capacity building of indigenous peoples and local through BESA activities in five BCAMP pilot communities areas in the ASEAN, BIOFIN webinars, and site- • Biodiversity-friendly policies and based activities that contribute to sustainability safeguards (e.g. park guiding training in Sarawak National 2. In conducting ES analysis, it is necessary to Parks). address the imbalance between traditional ES to be supplemented by a thorough Recommendations from the session: analysis. 3. Governments should provide more support 1. Integrate overall considerations in in operationalising available innovative implementing innovative financing financing tools by institutionalising legal solutions: frameworks. • Responses and tools to address gaps in financing • Institutional and legal aspects • Government leadership with support from the private sector, NGOs, research and academic institutions

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PARALLEL SESSION 4 Business and Biodiversity

Presentations: There remains room for enhancing awareness on how businesses both affect and depend • Integrating Natural Capital into the Private on natural capital, and how impacts on natural Sector Business Processes by Mr. Paul capital create both costs and benefits for Steele, Chief Economist, International business and society in ASEAN. Several Institute for Environment and Development opportunities for new products, from • Doing Business in Protected Areas: sustainable natural capital, which at the Sustainable Development and Benefit- same time involves small and medium-scale sharing by Mr. Duis Kandayon, President, enterprises, such as organic agriculture, Kadamaian Tourism Association, Malaysia ecotourism, and the production and sale of • Ecotourism: Business and Conservation by herbal and other biodiversity-based products Mr. Yusak Mangetan, Head, Bantimurung (BBPs), are gaining traction. The activities Bulusaraung National Park, Indonesia conducted in protected areas that respond to • Private Sector Voluntary Commitments on corporate social responsibility addresses not Biodiversity by Mr. John Roberts, Director, just involvement of communities, but highlights Sustainability and Conservation, Minor sustainability. Community-based tourism, in International Group, Thailand particular, has a huge potential for generating • Biodiversity Conservation: Beyond income for IPLCs, while at the same time Corporate Social Responsibility by Mr. protecting and conserving flora and fauna. It Aung Thuya, Assistant Director, Forest assures greater inclusion of stakeholders in the Department, Thanintharyi Nature Reserve conservation of the protected area. There are Project, Thanintharyi Division, Myanmar impacts in ecotourism, but when communities are engaged, these impacts will be managed

From left to right: Dr. Rogelio T. Andrada II, Mr. Duis Kandayon, Mr. Yusak Mangetan, Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Dr. Inthavy Akkharath, Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim, Mr. Phouphet Kyophilavong, Mr. Paul Steele, Dr. Mary Kristerie A. Baleva, Mr. John Roberts, Mr. Daring Bin Laban, Mr. Aung Thu Ya, and Mr. Jürgen Richter

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better. Community, park management, and private sector collaboration will lead to the creation of more effective and efficient promotion and marketing. High-end tourism can also work hand-in-hand with community- based tourism and ecotourism. The model of Minor Hotels in Thailand that combines OECMs with high-end tourism, and their five-year plan of Every Non-Urban Resort to Support at least one long-term Conservation project, are good Presentation by Mr. John Roberts examples of combining private sector business with conservation efforts.

Recommendations from the session:

1. Establish regional legal frameworks for ecotourism. 2. Translate positive experiences in business and biodiversity into a regional policy framework. 3. Develop a framework for the payment of ecosystem services in protected areas. 4. Enhance communication, education, and A participant provides feedback on the presentation. public awareness campaigns for tourists and other stakeholders.

The presentations generated good discussions with the participants.

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PARALLEL SESSION 5 Women, Youth, and IPLCs

Presentations: dimension in conservation is very important as it brings in new perspectives and approaches • Integrating gender to Lampi Islands to managing and conserving biodiversity. Marine National Park by Mr. Danielle Alleva, Indigenous peoples and local communities Myanmar Country Director, Istituto Oikos are also significant partners in conservation, Onlus-Myanmar as areas with the highest biodiversity are • Young Women in Conservation by Ms. those that are managed by IPLCs, which are Channimol Ky, Youth Biodiversity Leader, Indigenous and Communities Conserved Cambodia Areas or the Territories of Life. It is crucial to • The IPLCs and protected areas by Mr. acknowledge different knowledge systems as Teodoro Brawner Baguilat, Jr., President, traditional knowledge complements scientific ICCA Consortium knowledge in biodiversity conservation and • Youth and Indigenous Peoples Leading management. Conservation by Mr. Mark E. Raquino, Youth Biodiversity Leader, Philippines IPLCs, women, and youth are enabling factors that turn challenges into strengths and should When it comes to conservation, the contribution be recognised and involved in decision-making of women matters. Understanding the gender processes at all levels.

Ms. Channimol Ky Q&A Mr. Teodoro Brawner Baguilat

Role-playing activity Feedback and questions were encouraged during the role play.

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PARALLEL SESSION 6 Sustainable Livelihoods and Biodiversity-Based Products

Presentations: Areas by Dr. Chanhsamone Phongoudome, Deputy Director, National Agriculture and • Community-based Initiatives in Product Forestry Research Institute, Lao PDR Certification of BBPs by Mr. Jusupta Tarigan, Executive Director, Non-Timber The implementation of the Biodiversity-Based Forest Products - Exchange Programme Products (BBP) project has created positive • The Honey Bee Value Chain in Viet Nam by impacts on biodiversity and livelihoods of Mr. Pham Van Nam, Vice-Director, Ba Be communities by reducing slash and burn National Park, Viet Nam activities (Lao PDR), reducing dependence on • Bamboo Value Chain Success Story in Lao forest products (Viet Nam), and controlling the PDR by Mr. Souvanpheng Phommasane, spread of invasive alien species (Cambodia). Agro-Forestry and Development The project enhanced the awareness of Consultant, Lao PDR communities on the importance of conserving • Handicraft Production for Livelihood and protecting biodiversity while improving and Control of Invasive Alien Species their livelihoods. In developing BBPs, there in Cambodia by Ms. Mao Moniratana, is a need to ensure the balance between Consultant, Cambodia economic and ecological perspectives. A • Multi-sectoral Cooperation for Biodiversity- multi-stakeholder approach is necessary, and based Agriculture for Sustaining support should be provided to AMS as Livelihoods within and around Protected

Mr. I Wayan Toni Candra Mr. Kong Kimsreng

Mr. Souvanpheng Phommasane Session 6 Mr. Jusupta Tarigan

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PARALLEL SESSION 7 Protected Areas as nature-based solutions to Climate Change

Presentations: • Vulnerability assessments and addressing climate change impacts in Kepulauan • Updates and trends on the global and Seribu National Park by Mrs. Badiah Achmad regional discussions on ecosystem-based Said, Head, Kepulauan Seribu National Park, adaptation by Mr. Tristan Tyrell, Programme Indonesia Officer, SwedBio • Adapting communities and local • Protected Areas and Climate Change by Mr. governments to climate change impacts Oscar Guevara, Climate Change Adaptation in the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Specialist, WWF-Colombia, and Co-chair, by Ms. Emmilie T. Ibonia, Protected Area IUCN-WCPA Protected Area and Climate Superintendent, Agusan Marsh Wildlife Change Specialist Group Sanctuary, Philippines • Climate change impacts and adaptation • Rural development, protected areas, and efforts in Viet Nam by Mr Nguyen Van Dai, climate change by Ms. Alma Dela Paz, Board Head, Division for Adaptation Researches, Member, Philippine Partnership for the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Development of Human Resources in Rural Climate Change, Viet Nam Areas • REDD+ Implementation in Lao PDR by Mr. Khamsene Ounekham, Director, REDD+ If you hear a fire alarm - you immediately know Division, Department of Forestry, Lao PDR you need to take action. You don’t discuss

Ms. Badiah Said For. Daniel F. Somera

Mr. Souphasay Komany Discussants Mr. Than Soe Oo, Dr. Madhu Rao, and Dr. Tien Thinh Vu

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whether the alarm is too loud or not loud enough, or who manufactured, bought, and installed the alarm. You just take action!

The same context applies to what is happening currently in the environment: the burning issue is that the world is on fire. Healthy ecosystems are absolutely critical in achieving sustainable development. If conservation is not done right, then conservation targets are not met. Nature is essential to the climate change agenda. It Mr. Oscar Guevara contributes 30 per cent of the solutions to climate change. It is thus important to promote partnerships with stakeholders to highlight nature-based solutions and harmonise climate change adaptation and mitigation policies, regulations, procedures, and programmes.

Recommendations from the session:

1. Place protected areas in the centre of responses to climate change issues. 2. Strengthen conservation action. 3. Reframe protected area strategies to include climate change. Comments from participants generated interesting discussions.

Session 7 group photo

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CONFERENCE SUMMARY AND WAYS FORWARD

Members of the Youth Task Force on stage for the Synthesis of the Calls for Action

The 6th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference Through the Policy Dialogue on Protected demonstrates the importance accorded by the Areas, Landscapes, and Wildlife, the AHP6 ASEAN in protecting its wealth of biodiversity recognised the importance of inter-agency for the benefit of ASEAN people and the rest of task forces in successful enforcement actions the world. AHP6 provided a great opportunity to in a number of countries as well as the discuss and identify actions to address issues importance of international collaboration and on protected areas management, landscape capacity building in supporting these efforts. and seascape approaches to conservation, Cross-pillar and cross-sectoral collaboration and wildlife crimes to prevent the impending on different aspects of wildlife conservation are extinction crisis in ASEAN. necessary to work efficiently and effectively and the ACB, as an inter-governmental In a deliberate effort to engage more sectors organisation of ASEAN on biodiversity, and deep-dive on other cross-cutting issues, could play an active role to support regional the AHP6 conducted parallel sessions on collaboration. innovative financing, business and biodiversity, women, youth and indigenous peoples and Wildlife seizure is not a measure of success. local communities, sustainable livelihoods and The Conference highlighted the need for biodiversity-based products, and protected robust public awareness and education, areas as nature-based solutions to climate including social and behaviour change and change, in addition to Aichi Biodiversity Targets enhanced communication campaigns for 11 (on protected areas) and 12 (species effective demand reduction to address illegal conservation) sessions. wildlife trade.

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Consistent with the discussions in the various threatened species; illegal activities (logging, thematic parallel sessions, the Policy Dialogue unsustainable hunting, mining, encroachment, demonstrated that together, the AMS have and others); forest fires; pollution through the made some small progress on the road towards use of pesticides and plastic waste; impacts of a shared understanding of: tourism; invasive alien species; and a number of issues such as insufficient park officers, park • what makes for well-managed and well- rangers, and staff to abate poaching; need for financed protected areas; cooperation from other government units as • the opportunity to recognise the well as the need for enhanced conservation importance of OECMs; awareness of local communities. • the need for cross-pillar collaboration in ASEAN; To address these threats and park management • the importance of multi-agency issues, the AHP Managers cited the need to collaboration in enforcement; improve communication, education, and public • the need for more effective prosecution awareness (CEPA) and training strategies and sentencing of wildlife crimes; and in AHPs, engage stakeholders, improve • the importance of involving indigenous governance of AHPs, and pursue sustainable peoples and local communities, women and financing. While these are recurrent issues in youth in conservation decision-making. PA management, there is a need to enhance cooperation and collaboration at all levels The AHP Managers Meeting highlighted the and take immediate actions to address these fact that ASEAN Heritage Parks are beset by a issues. number of threats: overexploitation and loss of

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SUMMARY AND CALLS FOR ACTION

The messages from AHP6 keynote speakers The AHP6 thus makes the following Calls for are clear: Action:

• Protected areas and other area-based Implementation of Aichi Biodiversity Target conservation measures are proven vital 11: Accelerate implementation of Target 11 and cost-effective nature-based strategies by ensuring management effectiveness of not only for conserving biodiversity, but for protected areas, recognising OECMs, and securing ecosystem goods and services, collaborating on transboundary protected enabling climate change adaptation and areas. Mainstream biodiversity and protected mitigation, and helping countries achieve areas in other key development sectors and the Sustainable Development Goals by increase awareness to engage stakeholders. 2030 (CBD Secretariat). • Protected areas are the foundation of Species Conservation: ASEAN’s wildlife biodiversity conservation (Harvey Locke, are among the most critically endangered AHP6) in the world and are increasingly threatened with extinction. We need to address species The ASEAN is committed to protect its conservation at all stages of the illegal wildlife remaining bastions of biodiversity. One of its trafficking chain, ensure cross-pillar and flagship initiatives, the ASEAN Heritage Parks inter-agency collaboration at the national and Programme, demonstrates some successful regional levels, and use innovative and good models and best practices to effectively practices to save our species. manage our protected areas, including other effective conservation measures. Innovative Financing: Protected areas are under-funded. We need to increase funding for biodiversity conservation to meet ASEAN’s

Dr. Inthavy Akkharath Mr. Kier Mitchel Pitogo

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commitment to the CBD and also because of high biodiversity importance; and the biodiversity is a “public good”. Enhance recognition of the value of different gender partnership with the private sector and develop perspectives in conservation. innovative financing schemes. Sustainable Livelihoods and Biodiversity- Business and Biodiversity: Biodiversity is the Based Products: We call for stronger support business of business. The private sector needs to community-based initiatives to strengthen to mainstream biodiversity not just in the way the value chain of local products and upscale they spend money through corporate social models of sustainable livelihoods in and around responsibility activities, but more importantly ASEAN Heritage Parks. We need to develop in the way they earn their money through an AHP Certification Programme to guide their processes, operations, and value chain. marketing and branding to build buyer trust Community inclusion, empowerment, and in and promote sustainability of biodiversity- engagement are key to greater conservation based products. and sustainable use of natural capital because we protect what we love. Protected Areas as Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change: The world is on fire. There Women, Youth, and IPLCs: We call on all is an urgency for climate action and bringing in protected area managers and policy makers protected areas at the centre of conservation to engage Indigenous Peoples and Local in light of climate change. Healthy ecosystems Communities, women, and youth more strongly are essential and should be a part of the in all levels of decision-making processes; solution to curb the impacts of climate change. the recognition of traditional knowledge to complement scientific data for informed decisions; the recognition of ICCAs as areas

Mr. Kong Kimsreng Mr. Souphasay Komany

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Dr. Srey Sunleang Mr. Sousath Sayakoummane

WAYS FORWARD

The ACB, in close coordination with the ASEAN Recommendations, and AHP6 Conference Full Secretariat, will enhance its support to cross- Report. sectoral collaboration on wildlife conservation in the ASEAN, with support from the EU and The ACB will submit the summary report, other partners under existing ACB Programmes which includes the key messages and (BCAMP, Small Grants Programme, Institutional recommendations of AHP6, to the ACB Strengthening of Biodiversity, and others). Governing Board, the ASEAN Senior Officials on the Environment (ASOEN), and the ASEAN The ACB will enhance support to AHP Ministers responsible for the Environment. sites through capacity building to address protected area management issues, as well The ACB will also convey the AHP6 Conference as build capacity in specific themes, such as report and recommendations to partners OECM, SMART patrolling, CEPA campaigns, such as the EU, Germany, Japan, as well sustainable financing, nature-based solutions as the CBD, IUCN, and others, to leverage to address climate change, and others. further cooperation and support to the AHP Programme. A Review of the AHP Regional Action Plan will consider the AHP6 Conference Report Inputs from AHP6 will contribute to the Third and Recommendations, including enhanced ASEAN Conference on Biodiversity (ACB2020) reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of AHPs. to be held on 16–19 March 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with the theme, Towards AHP6 Conference Reporting will be made 2050: Living in Harmony with Nature, and the available through the AHP6 Website ASEAN Road Map to 15th Conference of Parties (http://ahp6.aseanbiodiversity.org/), AHP6 to the CBD in Kunming, China in October 2020. News, AHP6 Conference Summary and 32 6th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference CONFERENCE BULLETIN

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AHP6 Market Place and Exhibit

Press Conference

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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Partnership Dinner

The Partnership Dinner celebrated successful and long-term collaborations between the ASEAN Member States and development and dialogue partners that have helped strengthen biodiversity conservation in AHPs and in the region. It was an excellent opportunity for AHP6 participants to enjoy traditional Lao cuisine and music, as well as socialise and network with experts and colleagues to discuss common goals in effective protected area management. ASEAN Cultural Night

This special event celebrated ASEAN culture with participants in their respective national attire, and the audience regaled with traditional Laotian performances. The highlight of the evening was the awarding of certificates to nine ASEAN Heritage Parks. These include four AHPs declared in 2018, specifically Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park in Indonesia, Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary in the Philippines, and Bidoup Nui-Ba National Park and , both from Viet Nam. Certificates were also awarded to five AHPs recently declared during the 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment and related meetings held from 7–10 October 2019 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, namely Hat Chao Mai National Park and Mu Ko Libong Non-hunting Area and Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, both from Thailand; Lo Go-Xa Mat National Park and Ngoc Linh Nature Reserve of Viet Nam; and Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary of Myanmar. 34 6th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference CONFERENCE BULLETIN

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Dong Hua Xao National Park (Tad Fane Waterfalls and Paksong Highlands)

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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS Xe Pian National Protected Area and Beung Kiat Ngong Ramsar Site

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