Empowering Communities and Countries to Conserve Biodiversity at the National and ASEAN Levels: Status, Challenges, and Ways Forward
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Accession Number92671
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TitleEmpowering Communities and Countries to Conserve Biodiversity at the National and ASEAN Levels: Status, Challenges, and Ways Forward
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Material TypeBook
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LanguageEnglish
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Page54 pages : illustrations 30 cm
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Year2015
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SubjectsASEAN, ASCC, genetic resources, biodiversity, plant genetics, nature conservation, natural resources, agriculture, ecosystems, resources conservation, food security
Defines biodiversity, agro-biodiversity and the importance of ASEAN where 3 of 17 mega biodiverse countries of the world located, namely Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia. Analyzes status, capacity, opportunity and challenges of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in natural and agricultural ecosystems. Mentions 10 goals to conserve the biodiversity. Identifies action plans to protect agro-biodiversity, as well as plant genetic resources for food and agriculture in this region, such as to assist farmers to restore agricultural systems in disasters, to survey and store plant genetic resources for food and agriculture. Explicates key strategies and initiatives to strengthen national collaboration to enhance biodiversity conservation and it sustainable use in accordance with ASEAN vision.
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