Parallel thematic sessions will examine further the regional response to key biodiversity issues such as:

• Mainstreaming Biodiversity (ASEAN long term action plan for mainstreaming biodiversity or LTAM)
• Protected Areas and Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures
• Biodiversity and Climate Change
• Coastal and Marine Biodiversity
• Sustainable Financing
•  Cities and Biodiversity
• Wildlife Conservation
• Sustainable Bio-economy