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Turtle hatchlings released at the Turtle Islands sanctuary. Photo credit: Mindanao Development Authority.

Turtle Sanctuary in the Philippines Eyed as an Eco-Halal Destination

November 24, 2025

Located in the Sulu Archipelago, the Turtle Islands are part of the remote province of Tawi-Tawi in the southernmost tip of Mindanao.
Mount Apo National Park is facing habitat destruction from tourism, agriculture, and human settlements. Photo credit: EyeEm Mobile GmbH /istock

Steering Mindanao’s Mount Apo toward a Sustainable Path

October 23, 2025

Adopting sustainable mountain tourism practices and setting up a wildlife rescue and conservation center among measures lined up to protect the natural park.
Indonesian fishermen bring in a net full of fish. Photo credit: ADB.

Shared Oceans, Shared Prosperity: Advancing the Blue Economy in Asia and the Pacific

September 26, 2025

With increasing stress on oceans, embracing this sustainable economic model is becoming more urgent.
A cacao farmer who participated in the University of Southern Mindanao project. Photo credit: University of Southern Mindanao.

Nature-Based Solutions Help Cacao Farmers in Mindanao Increase Yields and Income

August 15, 2025

A project supported by the BIMP-EAGA and Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund adapts farming practices to overcome soil and climate challenges.
Meratus Geopark received a UNESCO recognition as a global Geoparks in April. Photo credit: iStock/Akhmad Fitriannor.

The Wonders of Meratus Geopark in South Kalimantan

June 26, 2025

This mountain range in South Kalimantan is the 12th geopark in Indonesia and the fourth in BIMP-EAGA.
Tourists taking photos of a panoramic view of islands in Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat Takes the First Steps Toward Low-Carbon Tourism

May 13, 2025

This tourism model not only reduces visitors' carbon footprints but also increases the resilience and sustainability of the destinations visited.
Two workers chat amid solar panels in a solar plant in Indonesia.

Harnessing the Potential of Renewable Energy Certificates to Finance ASEAN’s Energy Transition

April 28, 2025

A project supported by the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Fund provides a conceptual framework for creating a regional market.
Nusantara biodiversity master plan launch at ADB.

Restoring Biodiversity in Nusantara

February 04, 2025

Master plan now in place to restore 120,000 hectares of forest land and slow biodiversity loss and degradation and species extinction.
Mangrove management training in the Philippines. Photo credit: ADB.

Korean-Backed BIMP-EAGA Fund Launches New Call for Project Proposals

January 24, 2025

Deadline for grant proposals is on 14 March 2025.