Interests diverge between suppliers and users of genetic resources in the ASEAN region, particularly in the areas of post-information pre-approval and a fair and equitable distribution of benefits to indigenous and local communities. The doctrine of sovereignty examined by each Member State and the concerns of indigenous peoples and local communities are responsible for differences of opinion. To date, the draft agreement has not yet been finalized. This has been said in the context of economic integration, but it also applies to the natural resource management approach. What is the difference between the two concepts? The difference seems to be a degree. Integration involves a total merger, as for example. B an agreement that applies uniformly to all states. Harmonization is somewhat less and may be manifested in a less formalistic approach, such as the adoption of policies, strategies, guidelines, etc. This working group[50] was established by senior ASEAN environmental officials (ASOEN) during its 13th session in Siem Reap, Cambodia, from 17 to 19 July 2002.

Areas of cooperation include networking and joint integrated water management (IWRM) actions; exchange of relevant information, know-how, technology and know-how in the field of water management. [51] Indonesia, the country that “inspired” the agreement because of its forest fires and agricultural practice, did not ratify the agreement; Not Brunei, not Laos, not Vietnam. There are many reasons why a country is not allowed to ratify an agreement, which may not necessarily mean that it does not agree with the agreement itself or with its provisions. ASEAN`s 2020 vision[7] calls for common values for the sustainable development of natural resources. These are both procedural and content mechanisms, incorporating environmental aspects into development planning. The vision is inseminated by demographic dynamism, socio-cultural factors, economic growth, the use of natural resources and environmental protection. 2. In implementing the provisions of paragraph 1, the parties take into account in particular the importance of maintaining the naturally high productivity of areas such as coastal areas and wetlands.