Safeguarding the Forests of Southeast Asia for a Resilient Future

<jats:p>This policy brief examines governance and financing gaps that hinder effective forest conservation across Southeast Asia, highlighting the importance of securing Indigenous and local communities’ rights and participation. It proposes coordinated action through stronger transboundary governance, inclusive landscape-based forest management, participatory monitoring and evaluation, and innovative regional financing mechanisms to safeguard forests and strengthen climate resilience.</jats:p>