The need for a set of guidelines on customary forest tenure recognition arises in response to apparent gaps in realized customary forest tenure recognition; contradictory national positions towards indigenous and local knowledge, systems, and practices; inadequate implementation; and the 02 ASEAN Guidelines on Recognition of Customary Tenure in Forested Landscapes need to enhance forest governance in ways that promote existing forest stewardship, biocultural diversity, and sustainable practices. In preparation for developing these Guidelines, national and regional case studies, multi- stakeholder technical seminars, and policy dialogues were organized and participated in by multiple actors from the ASEAN and beyond between June 2021 to March 14, 2022.