BRainS 2018
Belum Rainforest Summit (BRainS) is back for its second edition from 18 – 21 September 2018 and will be hosted at the same venue in the Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak, Malaysia.
THEMES OF BRAINS 2018
This year’s Belum Rainforest Summit will continue the discussion on how best to conserve our tropical rainforest biodiversity. The following themes will be discussed at the conference.
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Social Forestry and Community
Wildlife Conservation
Stakeholder Participation and Governance
Forest, REDD+ and Climate Change
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF PULAU BANDING FOUNDATION
Warm greetings from Pulau Banding Foundation (PBF), Damansara Perdana, Malaysia!
Belum Rainforest Summit (BRainS) is back for its second edition from 18-21 September 2018 and will be hosted at the same venue in the Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding, Gerik, Perak, Malaysia.
Building on the success of the 2016 edition, the Summit is expected to welcome over 100 attendees representing government officials, research scientists, conservationists, NGOs, community leaders and policy makers. A dynamic mix of discussion panels, insight presentations and enhanced networking opportunities will build knowledge and foster collaboration on how best to conserve our tropical rainforest biodiversity with special reference to the Belum-Temengor Rainforest Complex (BTRC) in Perak, Malaysia.
BRainS 2018 is also organized in conjunction with 10th year anniversary of PBF. The Summit in collaboration with the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) and World Wide Fund for Nature – Malaysia (WWF – Malaysia) is a platform for another important event related to the core activity of PBF which is on conservation and sustainable use of the tropical rainforest. This is in part a follow-up of the attractive and successful event held in October 2016 called BRainS 2016 at the Belum Rainforest Resort.
Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Abdul Latiff Mohamad, Chairman
Pulau Banding Foundation
ORGANISERS
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BELUM
RAINFOREST
RESORT
The venue for BRainS 2018 is the Belum Rainforest Resort, located about 45 minutes by road from the town of Gerik.
The Belum Rainforest Resort is one of Malaysia’s premier ecotourism holiday destinations. Set in the midst of a tropical paradise, Pulau Banding, the Belum Rainforest Resort, is everything nature-lovers and holiday-goers expect in a getaway destination: complete relaxation and serenity, stunning views and surroundings, adventure, and the chance to get close to nature.
With the Belum-Temengor Rainforest literally at our doorstep, guests at the resort will have a rare opportunity to experience the soothing beauty and mystery of the vast jungle, which has remained untouched for centuries. Nature lovers will revel at the chance to observe the beauty of plants and scenery that can be found only rarely elsewhere. Meanwhile, thrilling outdoor activities await adventure seekers who crave for adrenaline-pumping experiences.
REGISTRATION
Tickets are not refundable, but re-assignable. Accommodation is not included. Participants are encouraged to make reservations at the Belum Rainforest Resort or at the nearby town of Gerik.
PROGRAMME
Hornbill Restaurant
14:00
14:00
Registration
Pavilion
08:00
08:00
Registration
09:30
Opening Remark by Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Abdul Latiff Mohamed
Organising Chairman, BRainS 2018
10:05
MoU signing ceremony
Malaysian Rainforest Genome Ontology (MARGO) Project to be witnessed by DYAM Raja DiHilir Perak Darul Ridzuan
10:20
Tree planting ceremony, Coffee break and Press Conference, Departure of DYAM Raja DiHilir Perak Darul Ridzuan
10:45
SESSION 1: SOCIAL FORESTRY AND COMMUNITYV
Chairman: Tan Sri Dr. Salleh Mohd Nor, Academy Science Malaysia
10:45
Keynote 1:
Dato’ Dr. Denison Jayasooria, Institute of Ethnic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
12:00
Q & A
13:15
Lunch Break
14:30
SESSION1: STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION AND GOVERNANCE
Chairman: Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Abdul Latiff Mohammed, Chairman Pulau Banding Foundation (PBF)
17:00
Tea Break
17:00
Q & A
20:00
Welcome Dinner
10:30
Coffee Break
11:45
Q & A
12:30
Lunch Break
14:30
SESSION 4: WILD LIFE CONSERVATION
Chairman: Dr. Daniel Baskaran, Technical Advisor, Pulau Banding Foundation (PBF)
14:30
Keynote 4:
Dato’ Fakharul Hatta bin Musa, Deputy Director General, Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) Peninsular Malaysia
15:40
Paper 17:
Mr. Wan Shaharuddin Wan Nordin, Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP), Perak, Malaysia
16:20
Q & A
17:00
Tea Break
10:30
Coffee Break
11:25
Q&A
12:20
Panel discussion: Chairman: Prof Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Abdul Latiff Mohamed
“Forest, Biodiversity and Community: A Balanced Approach for Sustainable Development”
12:50
Closing Ceremony
by YB Dr. Abdul Aziz Bin Bari, Committee Chairman for Education, Technology, Science and Environment
13:00
Lunch Break
09:00
Post conference tour
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