Use art for the environment, design a logo for the ASEAN Heritage Parks!

National parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and national protected areas are quite common, but most people are unaware that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has the first network of regional protected areas in the world. Known as the ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs), these sites are protected areas of high conservation importance which preserve a complete spectrum of representative ecosystems in the ASEAN region. Including natural/national parks, nature reserves, cultural sites and pre-historic sites, AHPs represent the very best of species and ecosystems of ASEAN. There are currently 32 AHPs in Southeast Asia: Brunei Darussalam 1; Cambodia 2; Indonesia 3; Lao PDR 1; Malaysia 3; Myanmar 7; Philippines 4; Singapore 2; Thailand 4; and Viet Nam 5. Each ASEAN country has its own established protected areas, each valued for their unique features and ecosystems, high ethno-biological significance, and endangered and precious biodiversity resources. Inclusion in the list of ASEAN Heritage Parks means that they are the very best of the protected areas of a country, and fit to represent the unique natural heritage that characterized the ASEAN region. To create greater recognition for the significance of AHPs, set them apart from other protected areas, and promote AHPs as prime nature destinations, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) is launching an ASEAN Heritage Parks logo design contest. The winning logo will serve as the trademark to identify a specific protected area as an AHP. ACB is encouraging artists from across the ASEAN region to join the AHP Logo Design Contest. The winner will be awarded during the 4th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference scheduled on 1-4 October 2013 in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. The logo design mechanics are as follows: 1. The AHP Logo Contest is open to residents of all ASEAN Member States (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), most especially to officials and staff of the 32 ASEAN Heritage Parks, including other protected areas. 2. The Logo must depict the uniqueness of the ASEAN Heritage Parks, which include the following: Terrestrial, marine, wetlands/inland water Forests, grasslands, lakes, coastal and marine, mangroves and other ecosystems Richness of biodiversity (flora and fauna) Ecosystem services

3. The AHP Logo Contest shall be judged according to the following criteria: Originality Memorability Symmetry of Design - 20 percent - 20 percent - 20 percent

Symbolism and Interpretation Visual Impact

- 20 percent - 20 percent

The decision of the judges is final. 4. The design of the logo must be original and must be submitted by the actual creator of the logo. Any complaints that may arise due to similarities, likeness or comparison of the design would be the accountability of the participant who will be responsible for its authenticity. 5. Participants may submit as many entries as they can. Deadline for the submission of entries will be on 31 July 2013. 6. All entries should be sent via e-mail. Entries should be in high resolution digitized format. The entries should be in .EPS, .TIF, .BMP, .PDF (in 300 dpi,) or other compatible vector formats that can be printed on landscape A3 size paper. 7. Entries should include at least a one-page description of the logo/entry. 8. The logo should be clearly readable and retain its readability and reproduction quality when increased or reduced in size. 9. The logo should look good in full color, single color or black-and-white prints. 10. All entries must be sent to: The Communication and Public Affairs Office ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Email: logo.contest@aseanbiodiversity.org 11. Please fill up the official entry form that may be downloaded from www.aseanbiodiversity.org. 12. The winning entry will be presented during the 4 th ASEAN Heritage Parks Conference and will serve as the official logo for the ASEAN Heritage Parks. 13. The winner will receive a certificate and a cash prize of US$1,000. 14. All entries shall become properties of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity and may be used on official stationery, posters, websites, brochures, advertisements and other information materials.