Introduction to the ASEAN Flyway Project

• 2017 – 27th AWGNCB (Mar)

– Endorsed establishment of ASEAN Network on Wetlands and Migratory Waterbirds Conservation (AFN)

– Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) funding approval (21 Dec 2017)

– Inaugural Meeting of the AFN project on 10-11 April 2018, Singapore

– 2nd AFN meeting held on 9 Dec.

AFN Composition

Core Members

• All AMS (nominated National Focal Points)

Non-Core Members

• Partners at site, local national, regional and international levels (can include governmental, intergovernmental, NGOs, academics, etc.)

DECISION-MAKING

• Consensus by core members

• Take into consideration advice of non-core members

AFN Project Objectives and Outputs

Outputs

1. A well-functioning ASEAN Network on Wetlands and Migratory Waterbirds Conservation

2. Improved knowledge of wetlands and migratory waterbirds in ASEAN Member States (AMS)

3. Enhanced capacity of site-managers and other stakeholders in managing wetlands and migratory waterbirds

4. Enhanced communication, education and public awareness of the values of migratory waterbirdsand their habitats

AWC related Activities under AFN Phase I

2. Improved knowledge of wetlands and migratory waterbirds in ASEAN Member States

Activity 2.1: Baseline Surveys for Existing EAAF sites

i. Includes monitoring of conservation actions and threats

Existing EAAFP Network Sites in ASEAN (1)

Indonesia:

• Wasur National Park

• Sembilang National Park

Malaysia:

• Kapar Power Station Ash Ponds

• Bako Buntal Bay

Myanmar:

• Gulf of Mottama

• Indawgyi Wildlife Sanctuary

• Moeyungyi Wetland Wilidfe Sanctuary

Existing EAAFP Network Sites in ASEAN (2)

Philippines:• Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary• Najuan Lake National Park• Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park• Negros Occidental Coastal Wetlands Conservation AreaSingapore:• Sungei Buloh Wetland ReserveThailand:• Krabi Estuary and Bay• Pak Thale – Laem Phak Bia• Khok KhamVietnam:• Tram Chim National Park

AWC related Activities under AFN Phase I

Activity 2.2: Baseline Surveys for 10 identified potential priority sites for inclusion into the EAAF

i. Baseline surveys for potential sites (i.e. new sites to the EAAF)

country AFN Focal Point Site nameBrunei To nominate To be nominated by Focal Point

Cambodia Dr Srey SunleangKoh Kapik

Prek Toal

Indonesia Mr. Puja UtamaPantai Cemara, Tanjung Jabung Timur, Jambi

Bagan Percut, North Sumatera

Kupang Bay, East Nusa Tenggara

Limboto Lake, Gorontalo

Lao PDRMr. Chanthone Phothitay

Nong Xam Hoke, Vientiane

Nong Kham Sene, Vientiane

Nam Xouang Wetland

Na Xay Thong

Malaysia To be updated

Pulau Bruit, Sarawak

Baram Wetlands, Kuala Baram

Kuala Terusan, Lawas

Myanmar Ms Thin Thin YuMeinmahlakyun Wildlife Sanctuary

Gayatgyi Island

Philippines Mr. Anson Tagtag

Manila Bay,

Sibugay Bay Wetland

Baras Bird Sanctuary and Lake Buluan Agusan

Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Bangrin Marine Protected Area and Bani

wetlands, Pangasinan

Cabusao Critical Habitat, Camarines Sur

country AFN Focal Point Site name

Thailand

1. Dr. Jittinun Ruenverayudh

2. Ms. Sukanya Wisan

3. Dr. Aree Suwanmanee

Beung Boraphet

Beung Khong Long

Huai Talad Non-Hunting Area

Inner Gulf: Bang Pu (Bangpoo )*

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

Ko Libong

Sanambin Non-Hunting Area

Don Hoi Lot

Ban Khong Khone

Huay Jarakemak

Kut Thing

Ang Chiangsaen and Vieng Nong Lom

Vietnam Dr Pham Anh Cuong

Thai Thuy wetland area (Thai Binh

province);

Bac Lieu Bird Garden (Bac Lieu

province);

Xuan Thuy NP (Nam Dinh province);

Mui Ca Mau NP (Ca Mau province);

Tram Chim NP (Dong Thap province)

Lang Sen PA (Long An Province)

AWC related Activities under AFN Phase I

Activity 2.3: Species specific surveys and data collection to draw regional migratory flyway trends and population sizes

i. to be identified

Thank you!