East Asia

ASEAN Charter

Please click on the link to download a .pdf copy of the document.

Asis Perez to head Philippines Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

ELAW Partner Asis Perez took the oath of office today as new director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, the agency responsible for the improvement, management and conservation of the Philippines’ fisheries and water resources.

ELAW Partner Asis Perez took the oath of office today as new director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, the agency responsible for the improvement, management and conservation of the Philippines’ fisheries and water resources.  He has vowed to combat destructive fishing methods and the continuous intrusion of commercial fishers into municipal waters all over the country.  Asis is the former Executive Director of Tanggol Kalikasan (Defense of Nature) and won the 2010 Clark R.  Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Award.  He has collaborated with ELAW since 1994.  

New Chapter on Nuclear Safety‏

E-Bulletin We are saddened by the tragedy in Japan and our hearts go out to Japan's people. This painful event has opened a critical dialogue on the safety of nuclear power. Read a "Guest Viewpoint" by ELAW Staff Scientist Mark Chernaik in today's Register-Guard.

March 24, 2011

Dear friends,

Free, Prior, and Informed Consent in REDD+: Principles and Approaches for Policy and Project Development (February 2011)

Author: 
RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests

Please click on the link to download the .pdf document.  It is approximately 80 pages long.

 From the introduction:

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