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WCC 2020 Res 062 - Activity Report

General Information
IUCN Constituent: 
IUCN SSC Orchid Specialist Group 2021-2025
IUCN Constituent type: 
Period covered: 
2022
Geographic scope: 
South and East Asia
Country/Territory: 
Malaysia
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Commissions: 
IUCN Species Survival Commission 2021-2025 (SSC)
IUCN Secretariat: 
No
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Education/Communication/Raising awarenessImplementation 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).Completed
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.
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
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.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Future ActionDescription
Education/Communication/Raising awarenessCompilation of results for report, journal or book publication. Organizing online or offline seminar on biodiversity at University level.