2025 Southeast Asia Edition
25 change makers from 8 Southeast Asian countries will embark on a hybrid learning journey through the Biodiversity Partners Program. This transformative learning experience will support them with the conceptualisation and refinement of pro-nature project ideas.
Over six months, participants are invited to connect what they know, what they care about, and what they can achieve as pro-nature leaders.
Who is it for ?
You are a senior professional with a strong commitment to nature and biodiversity
You want to better understand and enhance your impact on biodiversity and nature
You work in a state-owned utility, government ministry, financial institution, corporate sector, or NGO
The program is opened for residents of :
Philippines Thailand
Cambodia
Vietnam
Laos Indonesia
India
Bangladesh
The programme
The BiPP comprises five phases over six months and is designed to accommodate working professionals with evening sessions. It is predominantly conducted online with two in-person bootcamps in Southeast Asia.
Anchor & Sense
Format: 5-day residential immersion in/near
Bangkok
Commitment: Full-time, 6-8 hours per day over 5
days
Explore & Understand
2,5 hours/ week for 6 weeks
Inspire & Connect
2,5 hours/ week for 4 weeks
Activate
2,5 hours/ week for 6 weeks
Leave a Trace
5-day residential program
Community of Practice
Applications
Please send your application file to this edition using the link below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BiPP ?
The Biodiversity Partners Program (BiPP) is a project-based learning and training programme that blends the most recent research about biodiversity regeneration and nature-based solutions and innovative practices related to managing a project in a complex world. This acceleration programme provides practical support to the conceptualisation and refinement of pro-nature project ideas within an organization. It is a six-month journey that brings together changemakers from diverse sectors working within a common regional context.
How much does it cost to join?
Full and partial funding is available under specific conditions and on a case-by-case basis. Some financial participation may be required and will be discussed directly with AFD.
What qualifies as an ‘innovative’ or ‘pro-nature’ project?
Projects that meet all the following criteria:
- having a positive impact on nature and/or biodiversity, whatever the field (conservation, restoration, sustainable use, risk management and nature-related financing, etc...)
- introducing new ways of working inside organizations (governance, finance, technology, practices).
- having the potential to inspire, replicate, or scale in other contexts.
- embedded in real organizations (ministries, corporates, banks, NGOs, utilities).
When does the BiPP SEA program start?
Induction webinar: November, 2025, the exact date will be announced later.
Program start: December 15, 2025 Program end: May 30, 2026 - you are highly encouraged to join the Community of Practice and share your experience with your peers once the learning journey ends.
What is the required commitment?
Phase 1 – Anchor & Sense
Format : 5-day residential immersion in/near Bangkok
Commitment : Full-time, 6–8 hours per day over 5 days
Phase 2 – Explore & Understand
Duration : 6 weeks
Commitment : ~9 hours of live sessions total (1.5 hrs/week) + peer exchange + homework (1h/week)
Phase 3 – Inspire & Connect
Duration : 4 weeks
Commitment : ~6 hours of live sessions total (1.5 hrs/week) + integration and peer activities + homework (1h/week)
Phase 4 – Activate
Duration : 6 weeks
Commitment : ~9 hours of live sessions total (1.5 hrs/week) + peer support, mentoring/intersession work + homework (1h/week)
Phase 5 – Leave a Trace
Format : 5-day residential program
Commitment : Full-time, 6–8 hours per day over 5 days
Community of Practice (post-Bootcamp 2) : light but ongoing — check-ins, digital exchanges, reporting (≈1–2 hrs/month)
Any questions ?
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