The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), located at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) in Laguna, serves as a regional hub for biodiversity programs in Southeast Asia. Leveraging UPLB’s expertise in environmental studies and biodiversity conservation, the ACB collaborates with ASEAN member states, governments, and organizations to promote sustainable biodiversity management. Its work focuses on research, capacity-building, and advocacy in areas like protected areas, ecosystem services, and climate change, fostering regional cooperation to protect the ASEAN region’s natural resources.