On 24 April 2026, local fishers and stakeholders participated in a workshop in Chonburi, Thailand, to discuss the implementation of Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMAs). The initiative seeks to empower local communities to manage coastal waters and mitigate environmental impacts within Udom Bay.

Between 4 April and 9 April 2026, a conservation mission was conducted in Bintan, Indonesia, to implement protection measures for local seagrass meadows. 

Barangay Bogtong in Busuanga, Philippines has adopted local mangrove restoration practices to support ecosystem health and climate change mitigation. 

Philippine TDA-SAP Coordinator, Dr. Michael Angelo B. Promentilla, advocates for placing ecosystem health at the heart of the updated Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA 2.0). By recognizing natural habitats as essential infrastructure and leveraging successful local models like Bogtong's mangrove restoration, the Philippines aims to integrate ecosystem preservation as a cornerstone for regional resilience and sustainable development.

Vice Mayor Dr. Mikee Alvarez of the Municipality of Tingloy is leading the development of an Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Code to formalize marine conservation and resource management. The code establishes an ICM Trust Fund to ensure financial transparency and consistency in conservation funding.

Watch expert and representative from Thailand, Wilawan Thanatemaneerat, as they share their insights on how the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) has evolved since 2000. Protecting our coastal home is no longer just about fixing local problems — it’s about understanding the complex web of stressors that connect us across borders.