ASEAN-China Cooperation on Peatland Conservation

Host Country

China

Implementing Agency

China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Centre (CAEC)

Year

October, 2018 (Completed)

Beneficiary

ASEAN Member States, China, ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, and stakeholders who are responsible for peatlands & wetlands conservation and wise use.

Brief History of Project

  • To implement the ASEAN-China Environmental Protection Cooperation Strategy 2009-2015, by sharing experience and best practices on peatland conservation through a Seminar.
  • To identify possible future cooperation actions in the field of sustainable peatland management between China and ASEAN in the future.

Project's Achievements / Outcomes

  • Shared experiences and best practices on peatland conservation at the ASEAN-China Seminar on Peatland Conservation.
  • Recommendations on possible future joint activities between ASEAN and China in the field of sustainable peatland management.

Photo Credit to China-ASEAN Environmental Cooperation Center (CAEC)