The ASEAN Peatland Management Strategy (APMS) 2023-2030 (APMS 2023-2030) is developed by the ASEAN Member States (AMS) to guide actions in support of sustainable management of peatlands in the region. The first APMS (2006-2020) was prepared due to the pressing needs identified for the wise use and sustainable management of peatlands. The issues to be tackled involve the ongoing fires and related haze problems with the associated effects on the economy and health of the region, as well as the ongoing threats to peat ecosystem(s) and its likelihood of negatively contributing to global climate change. Against this background, the APMS 2006 -2020 was developed within the framework of the ASEAN Peatland Management Initiative (APMI) and the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (AATHP).

This updated APMS, is developed based on recommendations from the Final Review of Implementation of the APMS 2006-2020 (Final Review) and is in line with the APMS 2006-2020, taking into consideration the present state of peatlands in ASEAN, knowledge gained during the last 17 years, peatland development status and sustainable livelihood opportunities for communities and business as well as the growing threat of climate change and loss of biodiversity.