In Southeast Asia (SE Asia), IAS are adversely affecting locally and globally significant biodiversity, and are invading
Removing Barriers to Invasive Species Management in Production and Protection Forests in South East Asia (FORIS Project) Objective Manage Southeast Asian forests and biodiversity sustainably by reducing negative environmental, economic and human consequences of Invasive Alien Species. Description
In Southeast Asia (SE Asia), IAS are adversely affecting locally and globally significant biodiversity, and are invading and threatening forest habitats, species and their production capacity, as well as, indirectly, the livelihoods of millions of people depending on forests for food, commodities and energy security. Countries in the region recognize the need to implement Article 8 (h) of the CBD to mitigate the threats of IAS in SE Asia. The project aims to enhance the capacity of four pilot countries (Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam) to manage IAS, particularly in forest ecosystems, by strengthening existing national frameworks for the prevention and management of IAS. A multi-sector approach will be used, as well as fostering regional information exchange and capacity building between countries, specifically targeting the prevention and biocontrol of ‘shared’ priority invasive species, being of particular concern because of their negative impacts on production systems as well as forest biodiversity. Components 1.
Contact Details
Establishing National Policy and institutional Frameworks
2. Regional Cooperation in Southeast Asia 3. National Capacity Building and Institutional Support 4. National Pilots on the Prevention, Control and Management of Priority Forest IAS 5. National and Regional Information and Awareness 6. Establish and Implement Project M&E Plan 7. Project Management and Coordination
Ms. Theresa Mundita S. Lim Project Director Ms. Josefina de Leon Project Coordinator Address: BMB, Elliptical Road cor. Quezon Ave., Diliman, Quezon City Tel. No.: (02) 924-60-31
Grant Amount
US$ 375,940
GOP Counterpart
US$ 698,810
Fund Source
GEF/UNEP
Duration Implementing Agency
May 2012 - September 2016 Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Biodiversity Management Bureau Biodiversity
Sector Regions Provinces Beneficiaries
Regional Scope (Southeast Asia); DENR-Central Office and Region 12 Allah Valley Watershed Forest Reserve, South Cotabato as pilot site DENR and community in the pilot area
