𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 (𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐁𝐑𝐍𝐞𝐭) 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐢, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚

𝐖𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐢, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚; 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝟎 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟎𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 – Themed “Optimizing Multi-stakeholders Collaboration for Biodiversity Conservation and Socio-economic Resilience in Biosphere Reserves,” the event drew representatives from various biosphere reserves across Southeast Asia.

The meeting was hosted by the Government of Wakatobi, with support from Wakatobi National Park and the Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO. It was facilitated by the SeaBRNet Secretariat at UNESCO Jakarta, further bolstered by the Japanese Funds-in-Trust (JFIT).

PCSD, the management authority of Palawan BR, through its staff, represented the Philippine Biosphere Reserve Network and the Philippine National Commission for UNESCO, showcasing the Philippines’ commitment to biosphere conservation efforts.

The central focus of the gathering was to promote collaboration among stakeholders involved in biosphere reserves across Southeast Asia. Specifically, participants aimed to enhance joint efforts for biodiversity conservation and socio-economic resilience. The meeting provided a platform for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and innovative ideas, fostering a conducive environment for sustainable development in biosphere reserves throughout the region.

With representatives from diverse backgrounds, the SeaBRNet Meeting in Wakatobi proved instrumental in advancing the shared goals of conserving biodiversity and promoting socio-economic well-being within biosphere reserves. As nations continue to deal with environmental challenges, such collaborative efforts are paramount in ensuring the preservation of our planet’s invaluable natural resources.