With the rapid growth of the travel and hospitality industry in the region, APAP recently held a workshop to address social and environmental impacts of tourism in protected areas.
APAP explores opportunities to contribute to global agendas
At the fifth APAP Steering Committee meeting held in July, Members highlighted APAP’s potential to contribute to new global standards such as the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas.
The Department of Protected Forest Management (DPFM) under the Vietnam Administration of Forestry and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Thailand are APAP’s newest country Members.
Release of new Guidance on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures
The IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas recently launched new Guidance on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) for application at various scales.
Innovative solutions for protected areas promoted at Asia’s largest conservation forum
At the 7th IUCN Asia Regional Conservation Forum in Islamabad, Pakistan, APAP shared its achievements, priorities, and opportunities at a side event that was attended by over 70 representatives of government agencies, NGOs and the private sector.
APAP emphasizes regional collaboration to strengthen transboundary protected areas management
At an international symposium on transboundary cooperation held in July, APAP emphasised that it helps countries promote transboundary conservation through its diverse Members and focused programmes.
Experts call attention to the key role of World Heritage in meeting biodiversity objectives
Experts convened by IUCN have issued a statement on how World Heritage contributes to the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. Negotiations to develop the framework, which will be adopted by the Convention for Biological Diversity next October, are currently under way.
2nd International Steering Committee Meeting for the 2nd Asia Parks Congress
Date and venue to be announced
6th APAP Technical Workshop
Date and venue to be announced
6th APAP Steering Committee meeting
Date and venue to be announced
1st meeting of the APAP Working Group on the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas
Date and venue to be announced
APAP is generously supported by: The Ministry of Environment, Republic of Korea; the Korea National Park Service; and the Ministry of the Environment, Japan.
