The 16th AOGEO Symposium | 3 – 5 September 2024 | TokyoTG2 :Asia-Pacific
Biodiversity
Observation
NetworkAPBON’s missions⚫ Promoting interdisciplinary research and problem-solving
approaches to fill the observational and knowledge gaps
⚫ Promoting data sharing and data accessibility throughnetworks of the observation networks⚫ Delivering our information and knowledge to stakeholders
and global platforms

Takeuchi et al. (2021)
Ecological Research

How can we facilitate effective monitoring?
What can we contribute to regional/global scale analyses?
How can we deliver the results to users and policy-makers?

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Objectives of APBON session(1) To identify the data and observationneeds to develop Essential Biodiversity
Variables (EBV) in the AP region(2) To discuss cooperative plans fordeveloping a Global Biodiversity
Observing System (GBiOS) in the APregion and for connecting with data andanalysis infrastructures (e.g., DIAS)(3) To develop APBON’s input to theAOGEO and GEO Post-2025 Strategy –“Earth Intelligence for All”

Session outline[Part 1] From data to EBVs: Preliminary assessment of data gaps and mismatches of EBVs from Asia-Pacific perspectives
Speakers:
1. Yayoi Takeuchi (NIES): From Terrestrial observation perspectives
2. Take Yamakita (JAMSTEC): From Marine and Coast observation perspectives
15:50 –16:50
3. Jamie Kass (Tohoku University): From biodiversity modeling perspectives
4. Alice Hughes (University of Hong Kong): From global coordination perspectives
Discussions:Concrete actions for developing EBV/EOV data in AP region[Part 2] Observation needs and system to fill the gaps – Towards GBiOS in the AP region
Speakers:
1. Osamu Ochiai (JAXA; guest speaker): Biodiversity observation from space
2. Shin Nagai (JAMSTEC): Multi-platform phenology observations in AP region
3. Christian Elloran (ASEAN Center for Biodiversity): Filling the observation and knowledge gaps in ASEAN countries
16:50 –17:50
4. Keisuke Takahashi (Biodiversity Center of Japan): Long-term biodiversity monitoring in Japan
Discussions:
What would be the biodiversity observation and data integration system in AP region - Towards our participation
to the GBiOS.
[Part 3] APBON’s priorities for observations, synthesis, and cooperation
17:50 –
18:40

Drafting APBON’s input to AOGEO Symposium statement
Moderators: Runi Anak Sylvester Pungga, Yongyut Trisurat, Hiroyuki Muraoka

[Part 1] From data to EBVs: Preliminary assessment of data gaps andmismatches of EBVs from Asia-Pacific perspectives

EBVs on terrestrial domain
Y. Takeuchi

Essential Ocean Variables and EBV
T. Yamakita

Model and data for EBVs
J. Kass

Challenges in data sharing in AP
A. Hughes[Part 2] Observation needs and system to fill the gaps –Towards GBiOS in the AP region

Biodiversity observation from Space
O. Ochiai

Biodiversity information from society
S. Nagai

Filling gaps in ASEAN region
C. Elloran

National biodiversity observations in Japan
K. Takahashi[Part 3] APBON’s priorities for observations, synthesis, and cooperation
Challenges in developing comprehensive biodiversity information (EBVs) over the AP region✓ Data availability, accessibility, quality, standardization, and technical limitations.
✓ How can these EBVs enhance current biodiversity monitoring efforts?
✓ Collaboration and data sharing opportunities with other TGs of AOGEO and how such collaboration canenhance biodiversity monitoring.

Toward Global Biodiversity Observing (and Informing) System in AP region✓ Comprehensive use of satellite data for spatial coverage and periodical measurements.
✓ Satellite data enables early detection of changes due to climate and human impacts.
✓ Models will scale in-situ data spatially and temporally from past to future.
✓ Comparisons of models with satellite data to identify indicators and hotspots.
✓ Platforms for data analysis and knowledge management (DIAS; ASEAN Biodiversity Dashboard).

Role of APBON and its members in engagement of national and regional stakeholders✓ Advocate the needs and importance of data-sharing among countries and organizations.
✓ Knowledge development and management by experts and society (capacity building).
✓ Co-creating Earth Intelligence for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
✓ International funding and connections between scientific communities and governments are key forfurther progress.

Summary of APBON’s achievements and way forward
Achievements
 APBON is continuing its cooperation in capacity
building, and data and knowledge sharing through awebinar series and workshops.
 APBON has assessed gaps and needs for biodiversity
data and knowledge throughout the region to meetthe requirements of the Convention of Biological
Diversity Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity
Framework and other relevant assessments.
 Noteworthy national activities include restarting
Japan-BON, publication of biodiversity data (ASEAN,Thailand), intensive monitoring of fish in theMekong and Tonle Sap Rivers (Cambodia), and acensus on biodiversity data across the AP region.

Summary of APBON’s achievements and way forward
Ongoing issues
 APBON continues to assess needs and accessibility for data obtained by local and national
biodiversity observation networks.

 APBON is planning to assess and develop Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) for nationaland regional scales by combining existing in-situ data with satellite data and species
distribution models, but EBVs are still challenging for APBON due to lack of accessibility oflocal data.
 Another key activity is working align APBON’s activities with the National Biodiversity
Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) in each country to enhance cooperation between
science and policy for biodiversity conservation.
 Further coordination should be pursued through engagement activities of APBON, nationalBONs, and AOGEO member states, as well as other relevant communities globally.
 In particular, APBON will engage with national and regional stakeholders on the importanceof biodiversity data sharing and continuous cooperation for assessing and predicting
biodiversity and ecosystem services under climatic and societal impacts.

Summary of APBON’s achievements and way forward
Way forward for post-2025
 Improving data accessibility at regional and national levels will be fundamental for acomprehensive assessment of the state of biodiversity, planning of effective
conservation measures, and development of effective NBSAPs.
 Development of science and policy cooperation is a high priority in our region, as ourcountries contain many biodiversity hotspots impacted by rapid changes in climate,biodiversity, and society.

 APBON further acts as a platform for suchcooperation in the region and collaborates with
GEO BON, the GEO community, and national andregional stakeholders for harmonized actions tobe taken at all scales.
 To implement this further, we will plan a pilot
project to create Earth Intelligence by integrating
in-situ research, satellite obs., and modeling.

Thank you
For more information of APBON
http://www.esabii.biodic.go.jp/apbon/index.html
APBON online seminars
http://www.esabii.biodic.go.jp/apbon/meetings/index.html
Presentation files from seminars and workshops
are available.

APBON is supported by,• Biodiversity Center of Japan, Ministry of the Environment Japan;• Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT) Japan;• National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES);… and all other voluntary contributions.

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