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The green sea turtle starts life as a tiny hatchling on a beach. If it survives, it can grow up to 5 feet long and help keep seagrass beds and coral reefs healthy. Photo credit: iStock/Jao Cuyos.

A Sanctuary for Green Sea Turtles in Southeast Asia

May 22, 2020

Every year, more than 2,000 green sea turtles make their way to the Turtle Islands in the southernmost tip of the Philippines to lay their eggs.
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5 Practical Ways to Give SMEs a Fighting Chance against COVID-19

May 22, 2020

To have a fighting chance against COVID-19, BIMP-EAGA SMEs should consider alternative sources of credit, constantly review business plans, jump online, innovate, and embrace the “new normal.”
The Batu Puteh community has restored more than 900 hectares of critical rainforest habitat along the Kinabatangan Wildlife Corridor and has planted more than 300,000 trees.

Saving Trees Is Second Nature to This Tourism Cooperative

May 14, 2020

The Batu Puteh community along Malaysia’s Kinabatangan River serves as a model for sustainable practices in tourism and natural resources management.
A shopkeeper asks customers to always wear a mask when buying from his store. Photo credit: iStock/Kong Ding Chek.

How BIMP-EAGA Countries Are Helping SMEs Survive COVID-19

April 30, 2020

BIMP-EAGA countries find ways to help SMEs cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Satellite tagging. A fin-mounted satellite tag is attached to a whale shark.

Whale Sharks Are Good for Tourism in Cenderawasih Bay

April 28, 2020

Conservationists at Indonesia’s largest marine park work with the Papuan community to protect the endangered species and promote ecotourism.
Ten countries in Southeast Asia agree to work together to protect their populations from the COVID-19 pandemic.

ASEAN Takes a United Stance against COVID-19

April 17, 2020

Southeast Asian leaders vowed to mount a coordinated offensive against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which has claimed lives and slowed down economies the world over.
Businesses can go green by developing environment-friendly products and services, choosing eco-friendly suppliers and recyclable packaging, and conserving energy.

Did You Know: For BIMP-EAGA, Green (Manufacturing) Is Golden

April 16, 2020

BIMP-EAGA is developing a green manufacturing sector that is competitive and capable of higher levels of processing and value-added production. The biodiversity-rich subregion has chosen a sustainable development path to protect the environment and promote livable cities and communities.
A greenhouse at Hua Ho Agricultural Farm

In Brunei, a Retail Chain Grows Its Own Produce

April 16, 2020

Hua Ho produces pesticide-free vegetables at its farms. It is a model of best practice in agriculture.
Renewable energy like geothermal power can help BIMP-EAGA secure its energy supply for the long term.

How BIMP-EAGA Is Moving toward Energy Security

April 15, 2020

BIMP-EAGA is investing in power and energy projects, including renewables, and improving energy efficiency and conservation.
The local government of Palawan promotes sustainable tourism and ensures popular sites, such as the Puerto Princesa Underground River, are not overcrowded with tourists. Photo: iStock/aldarinho.

How the Philippines Is Protecting Its ‘Last Ecological Frontier’

March 20, 2020

Limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, coral atolls, and tropical forests make Palawan province one of the top ecotourism destinations in BIMP-EAGA.