The Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network: 10-year achievements and new strategies to 2030

Takeuchi, Yayoi and Muraoka, Hiroyuki and Yamakita, Takehisa and Kano, Yuichi and Nagai, Shin and Bunthang, Touch and Costello, Mark John and Darnaedi, Dedy and Diway, Bibian and Ganyai, Tonny and Grudpan, Chaiwut and Hughes, Alice and Ishii, Reiichiro and Lim, Po Teen and Ma, Keping and Muslim, Aidy M. and Nakano, Shin-ichi and Nakaoka, Masahiro and Nakashizuka, Tohru and Onuma, Manabu and Park, Chan-Ho and Pungga, Runi Sylvester and Saito, Yusuke and Shakya, Mangal Man and Sulaiman, Mohd Khairulazman and Sumi, Maya and Thach, Phanara and Trisurat, Yongyut and Xu, Xuehong and Yamano, Hiroya and Yao, Tze Leong and Kim, Eun-Shik and Vergara, Sheila and Yahara, Tetsukazu The Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network: 10-year achievements and new strategies to 2030. ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH, 36 (2). pp. 232-257.

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Abstract

The Asia-Pacific Biodiversity Observation Network (APBON) was launched in 2009, in response to the establishment of the Biodiversity Observation Network under the Group on Earth Observations in 2008. APBON's mission is to increase exchange of knowledge and know-how between institutions and researchers concerning biodiversity science research in the Asia-Pacific (AP) region and thereby contribute to evidence-based decision-making and policy-making. Here we summarize APBON activities and achievements in its first 10 years. We review how APBON has developed networks, facilitated communication for sharing knowledge, and built capacity of researchers and stakeholders through workshops and publications as well as discuss the network plan. Key findings by APBON members include descriptions of species new to science, mapping tropical forest cover change, evaluating impacts of hydropower dams and climate change on fish species diversity in the Mekong, and mapping ``Ecologically and Biologically Significant Areas'' in the oceans. APBON has also contributed to data collection, sharing, analysis, and synthesis for regional and global biodiversity assessment. A highlight was contributing to the ``Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services'' regional report. New strategic plans target the development of national-level BONs and interdisciplinary research to address the data and knowledge gaps and increase data accessibility for users and for meeting societal demands. Strengthening networks in AP region and capacity building through APBON meetings will continue. By promoting monitoring and scientific research and facilitating the dialogue with scientists and policymakers, APBON will contribute to the implementation of conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the entire AP region.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: capacity building; data sharing; ecosystem service; IPBES; master site
Depositing User: Ms Zaharah Ramly
Date Deposited: 30 Jun 2022 07:01
Last Modified: 30 Jun 2022 07:01
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/34711

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