WCC 2020 Res 062 - Activity Report

General Information

Resolution
49201
IUCN Constituent
IUCN SSC Orchid Specialist Group 2021-2025
Period covered
Geographic scope
South and East Asia
Country/Territory
Malaysia

Actors involved in implementing this Resolution:

IUCN Commissions
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025
IUCN Secretariat
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations
Universiti Putra Malaysia

II. Implementation

Activities carried out to implement this Resolution
Activity
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Description and results/achievements of activities:
Implementation of postgraduate and undergraduate courses related to Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources (Biodiversity Conservation; Biodiversity and Conservation of Seed Plants). These courses cover the importance and methods of classification of seed plants. The role of genetics in biosystematics, biogeography and conservation were discussed. Current status, threats, in situ and ex situ conservation of Malaysian flora were emphasized. This year we conducted a field study on the diversity of flora, particularly on hill and lower montane forests in Peninsular Malaysia. The field study involved a total 15 postgraduate and undergraduate students (age ranged 20-35 years old).
Status
Completed
Describe any challenges encountered in implementing this Resolution and the measures taken
Significant barriers that prevent the participation of youths in biodiversity and conservation venture include a lack of communication and awareness on biodiversity. One way to overcome this was by promoting the importance of biodiversity through an interactive field study, includes addressing practical questions, revealing mysteries or hidden wonders about nature.
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken
Many interesting and endangered plant species were discovered, systematically preserved, and documented for future scientific references. Students were trained on the fundamental and applied aspects in biodiversity and conservation. In addition, the research findings were also shared with other students and lecturers in the department.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions/activities are planned for the implementation of this Resolution
Future action / activity
Education/Communication/Raising awareness
Description
Compilation of results for report, journal or book publication. Organizing online or offline seminar on biodiversity at University level.
Report status
Published