6th AHP Conference21-24 October 2019

Pakse, Lao PDR

Progress of the

AHP Regional Action Plan

(2016–2020)

Country Name

Brunei Darussalam - 1 1. Tasek Merimbun National Park

Cambodia - 22. Preah Monivong (Bokor) National Park

3. Virachey National Park

Indonesia – 7

4. Gunung Leuser National Park

5. Kerinci Seblat National Park

6. Lorentz National Park

7. Way Kambas National Park

8. Kepulauan Seribu National Park

9. Wakatobi National Park

10. Bantimurong Bulusaraung National Park

Lao PDR – 1 11. Nam Ha National Protected Area

Malaysia – 3

12. Kinabalu National Park

13. Gunung Mulu National Park

14. Taman Negara National Park

The AHPs

Country Name

Myanmar - 8

15. Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park

16. Inlay Lake Wildlife Sanctuary

17. Indawgyi Lake Wildlife Sanctuary

18. Khakaborazi National Park

19. Lampi Marine National Park

20. Meinmahla Kyun Wildlife Sanctuary

21. Nat Ma Taung National Park

22. Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary

Philippines - 9

23. Mt. Apo National Park

24. Mt. Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary

25. Mts. Iglit-Baco National Park

26. Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park

27. Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve

28. Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park

29. Mt. Timpoong-Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument

30. Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

31. Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

The AHPs

The AHPsCountry Name

Singapore – 232. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

33. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Thailand – 6

34. Khao Yai National Park

35.Tarutao National Park

36. Ao-Phangnga-Mu Koh Surin- Mu Koh Similan Marine National Parks

37. Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex

38. Hat Chao Mai National Park and Mu Ko Libong Non-hunting Area

39. Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park

Viet Nam - 10

40. Ba Be National Park

41. Chu Mom Ray National Park

42. Hoang Lien Sa Pa National Park

43. Kon Ka kinh National Park

44. U Minh Thuong National Park

45. Bai Tu Long National Park

46. Biduop Noiba National Park

47. Vu Quang National Park

48. Lo Go-Xa Mat National Park

49. Ngoc Linh Nature Reserve

Significance of AHPs in Southeast Asia

Total Number of PAs in SEA Region = 2,652

Total area(terrestrial)

= 595,303 sq km

Total area(marine)

= 231,604 sq km

Total area of PAs (terrestrial & marine): 826,907 sq km

Total Area of AHPs: 105,997 sq km

• First AHP RAP was developed at the Second AHP Conference held in Malaysia in April 2007

• AHP RAP 2016–2020, was approved by the ACB Governing Board in September 2016.

REGIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE ASEAN HERITAGE PARKS (AHP RAP)

REGIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE ASEAN HERITAGE PARKS (AHP RAP)

provides guidance conservation measures in AHPs in implementing priority biodiversity

contributes to the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets (Target 11 and others) and Sustainable Development Goals 14 and 15

supports national conservation efforts and the implementation of the AHP Programme Areas

Strengthen national and regional systems of AHP management

Strengthen national and regional networks and collaboration

Enhance capacity of AHP managers and staff and other stakeholders

Ensure that scientific knowledge and technologies are improved, widely shared, transferred and applied for the effective management of the AHPs

Promote equity and benefit sharing

Ensure sufficient financial resources and promote sustainable financing

Strengthen communication and promotion strategies

7 GOALS OF THE

AHP RAP

STRATEGIC ACTIONS PROGRESS TO DATE

Establish and increase coverage of more AHPs

• Adopted a revised field evaluation

form in 2016

• From 2017-2019, 11 new AHPs

declared, 4 are marine AHPs

Review/update site-based management plans

Supported updating of PA Management

Plans thru SGP and BCAMP

STRATEGIC ACTIONS PROGRESS TO DATE

Adopt common and participatory monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems

Existing M&E and Reporting System (AHP

Annual Reporting) to be reviewed

Assess management effectiveness of AHPs Last conducted in 2013 covering 17 AHPs.

Proposed to be conducted in 2020

Identify and adopt good practices and lessons learned from other AHPs

ACB identify and documents good practices

and lesson’s learned from the AHPs. These

good practices are shared thru workshops

and conferences organized by ACB

STRATEGIC ACTIONS PROGRESS TO DATE

Strengthen collaboration between and among AHPs, other PAs and various stakeholders in PA Management

ACB conducted various workshops and

capacity building activities to strengthen

coordination and networking among

AMS on PA Management including AHP

Committee Meetings held every two

years and AHP Conference every 3

years

Empower IPLCs and ensure greater public participation in decision-making, planning and management of AHPs

ACB adopted the collaborative

approach in protected area

management planning, implementation,

monitoring and evaluation

STRATEGIC ACTIONS PROGRESS TO DATE

Improve site-level governance structures of AHPs

Conducted capacity assessment for

AHP Staff to identify capacity

development needs

Conduct capacity building activities Conducted various capacity building

activities focused on: (i) PA

management and biodiversity

conservation; (ii) mainstreaming

biodiversity; (iii) biodiversity information

management; and (iv) communicating

biodiversity

STRATEGIC ACTIONS PROGRESS TO DATE

Conduct expeditions and researches to establish baseline Information

ACB continue to maintain and update the

ASEAN CHM and assist AMS in the

updating and maintenance of their national

database

Implement studies for the improvement of AHPs

Various studies have been conducted from

2016-2019 covering various topics such as include (i) biodiversity/ecosystem assessments, (ii) ecosystem services valuation; (iii) gender; and (iv) climate change

Communicate research results and translate into on-the-ground Applications

Results of studies have been disseminated

to partners and AMS thru CEPA materials

and activities

STRATEGIC ACTIONS PROGRESS TO DATE

Harmonize existing PA laws, IPLC rights and customary laws

ACB promoted and built capacity of AMS in

the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol

on Access and Benefit Sharing through

workshops and policy dialogues

Strengthen equitable and benefit sharing mechanisms for key stakeholders in AHPs

Involve IPLCs and women in activities on access and benefit sharing (ABS)

STRATEGIC ACTIONS PROGRESS TO DATE

Obtain commitment of national leaders and heads of PA management to allocate sufficient budget for the effective operation and management of AHPs

ACB encourage AMS, especially national agencies that are responsible for PA management, to allocate sufficient regular funding for AHPs annually

Develop and implement sustainable financingmechanisms in AHPs

Conducted studies to support establishment of

innovative and sustainable financing

mechanisms for PAs

Align AHP management plans with global, national and local plans to provide better opportunity for funding allocation for AHP activities

ACB encourage AMS to mainstream their

NBSAPs into their national development plans

STRATEGIC ACTIONS PROGRESS TO DATE

Establish a mechanism or a common platform to share biodiversity-friendly technologies and good practices on PA management

ACB maintain the ASEAN CHM as a

platform for information sharing.

Promoted the AHPs in various international

events

Increase understanding, awareness and appreciation of the diverse values of biodiversity in AHPs for all stakeholders, especially IPLCs

ACB developed various CEPA materials and

conducted a number of CEPA activities to

promote and increase the understanding

and awareness of the general public on the

values of biodiversity and the importance of

AHPs

Review of the AHP RAP 2016-2020

OBJECTIVES

Assess the progress of the implementation of the AHP RAP 2016–2020 at regional

and AMS levels against stated goals and objectives

Review of the AHP Programme key areas: nomination and

selection process, monitoring and evaluation of AHPs, and

management and governance of the AHP Programme.

Recommend a framework and broad areas of content for the

next AHP RAP

Review of the AHP RAP 2016-2020:

OUTPUTS

AHP RAP 2016–2020 Assessment Report

- qualitative and a quantitative impact analysis (effectiveness, and efficiency of the implementation of AHP RAP strategic actions

- recommendations for improving the RAP

- forward-looking recommendations for the next round of the AHP-RAP 2021–2025

1 AHP Programme Operational Manual

- guidelines for the management and implementation of the AHP Programme

- includes: nomination guidelines, nomination and evaluation process, management of AHPs, and monitoring, evaluation, reporting system

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