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
Partnerships and collaborative relationships have greatly contributed to the implementation of the ACB’s programmes and projects, and thus are critical
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) was established in 2005 by the ASEAN Member States as a response to biodiversity
To pursue the best use of biodiversity knowledge in the region, the ACB will continue to derive and organise biodiversity-related
