The importance of landscape strategy - which role for ASEAN?

1. The importance of landscape strategy - which role for ASEAN? Dr Chamniern Vorratnchaiphan, Country Representative, IUCN Thailand

2. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature • Founded in 1948 as world’s first global environmental organization  • Today the largest professional global conservation network • More than 1,000 member organizations in 160 countries • Almost 11,000 voluntary scientists and experts • A neutral forum for governments, NGOs, scientists, business and local communities • Thousands of field projects and activities around the world • Governance by a Council elected by member organizations • Official Observer Status at the United Nations General Assembly 

3. IUCN Offices in Asia

4. IUCN ThailandPriority Strategic Landscapes and Seascapes

5. IUCN Thailand: Transboundary Landscapes and Seascapes Eastern Gulf of Thailand bordering to Cambodia North Andaman Coast boarding to Malaysia and Mynmar Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai World Heritage Site and Thai-Cambodian border Upper Northern Thailand Mekong/Chao Phraya watersheds, bordering to PDR Laos North-eastern Mekong tributaries and wetlands bordering to PDR Laos Salween River Basin bordering to Mynmar

7. ASEAN STRATEGIC ISSUES

8. Trans-boundary environmental governance Issues Haze from land and forest Destroyed wetlands, marine and coastal ecosystem River quality, industrial pollution Dam for electricity Deforestation and loss of biodiversity

9. Views on ASEAN ASEAN’s natural resource endowments are unique, diverse and rich. But many environmental problems in ASEAN are transnational by nature. No country can solve on its own. It necessitates regional governance for pragmatic sustainable solutions. (Pichet 2014)

10. View “….Sadly, the predominant environmental picture of ASEAN is one of degradation and decline. It has many causes including poor protection standards and inadequate law enforcement, i.e. weak environmental governance”.

11. “Environmental governance • environmental policy that advocates sustainability. • It views natural resources and the environment as global public goods: it covers necessities that must not be destroyed by one person or state. • includes government, business and civil society, and emphasizes wole system management.

12. Transboundary Issues: Rosewood poaching in Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai World Heritage Site • Thailand and Cambodia are home to the poaching networks; • Viet Nam and Lao PDR are part of the trading route; and • China is the main buyer of illegally traded Rosewood.

13. Location Dong Phayayen – Khao Yai Forest Complex covers 6,186 square kilometers, consists of 4 parks and 1 wildlife sanctuary: • Khao Yai National Park • Thap Lan National Park • Pang Sida National Park • Ta Phraya National park • Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary Source: Thap Lan National Park

14. Rosewood Source: Thap Lan National Park Dalbergia cochinchinensis Pierr Family: LEGUMINOSAE PAPILIONOIDEAE

15. Growth 30 yrs 31 yrs 27 yrs Source: Thap Lan National Park

16. Furniture made of Rosewood Source: Thap Lan National Park

21. Source: Thap Lan National Park

22. Number of Rosewood poaching cases in Thap Lan 2007 – 2013 จำนวนคดี 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Source: Thap Lan National Park

23. Transboundary Alternatives: Rosewood poaching in Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai World Heritage Site • High-level, multi-country dialogue on transboundary cooperation • Transboundary law • Joint patrolling and other mechanisms • Strengthen law enforcement and develop more effective deterrents to poaching • Transboundary collaboration on ecosystem services, watershed and natural resources management • Strengthening Buffer Zone Communities • Combine Conservation and Development Practices • Awareness and Education of communities and schools • Linking and engaging Cities and Watersheds, River basin • Reforestation along the borders

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