United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies On behalf of the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS), I express profound gratitude to the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park Foundation under the Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, and other partner organizations for the honor of collaborating in this book publication. This publication features case studies presented at the Asia Regional Forum on Biodiversity held in Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand in November 2011, among them are papers authored by participants from Regional Centres of Expertise (RCEs) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) from Asia-Pacific, acknowledged by the United Nations University. UNU-IAS is proud to be one of the co-organizers of the Forum. Unsustainable human activities have imperiled the planet’s natural biodiversity and this critical situation requires the international community to respond in solidarity and find creative solutions to address pertinent issues. We believe that none of these issues could be tackled without addressing the fundamental challenges and problems related to biodiversity conservation and education for sustainable development. UNU-IAS’ collaboration in this endeavor is anchored in its ESD Programme in response to the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (UNDESD 2005-2014). The ESD Programme has several components, namely, advocacy and public awareness on ESD, promotion of regional centres of expertise on ESD, strengthening of ESD activities of higher education institutions, and advancing ESD knowledge through capacity building, and participation in international ESD processes. We hope that this publication will constitute a useful reading and inspire people and business and other organizations to contribute towards protecting biodiversity and encourage them to communicate and share good practices for the protection and sustainable use of biodiversity. MESSAGE Kazuhiko Takemoto Director, Education for Sustainable Development Programme United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies viii THE ASIA REGIONAL FORUM ON BIODIVERSITY (Mr. Kazuhiko Takemoto) Director Education for Sustainable Development Programme United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies
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