Conference Program
International Conference on Biodiversity 2023 (IBD 2023)
“Biodiversity: Key to Better Life”
12-13 December 2023
Suan Luang Rama IX Royal Botanic Garden, Bangkok, Thailand
Day 1: Tuesday 12 December 2023
Venue: Commemoration Hall (Ratchamongkol Hall)
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Time |
Session |
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07.00 – 08.30 |
Registration |
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08.30 |
All distinguished guests and participants be seated in the Hall |
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09.00 |
Arrival of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn |
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09.00 – 09.30 |
Inaugural Address by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn |
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09.30 – 09.50 |
Keynote Speaker 1: “North-South Collaboration on Biodiversity Research – Targeting Flora of Thailand” by Professor Dr. Henrik Balslev, Aarhus University, Denmark and Co-Editors-in-Chief of the Flora of Thailand Project |
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10.00 – 10.20 |
Keynote Speaker 2: “Role of the Singapore Botanic Gardens in Nature Conservation” by Professor Dr. Puay Yok Tan, Group Director of Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Parks Board, Singapore |
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10.20 – 10.40 |
Break |
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10.40 – 11.00 |
Keynote Speaker 3: “Biodiversity Makes a Better Life for Thai People” by Professor Dr. Sanit Aksornkoae, Board Member of the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park and Chairman of the National Economic and Social Development Council, Thailand |
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11.00 – 12.30 |
Lunch hosted for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn |
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12.30 – 13.30 |
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visits the Exhibitions |
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13.30 |
Departure of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn |
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Session 1: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Conservation and Services |
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14.00 – 14.30
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Invited Speaker 1: “Managing and Protecting Seagrass Resources in the Tropics in the Face of Climate Change-Lessons from Research in Northern Australia” by Dr. Robert G Coles, James Cook University, Australia |
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14.30 – 15.00 |
Invited Speaker 2: “Importance of Squirrels as Pollinators in Asia” by Dr. Shun Kobayashi, University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan |
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15.00 – 15.15 |
Invited Speaker 3: “Role of Private Sector in Contributing to Biodiversity Conservation in Thailand” by Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, President Board of Thailand Environment Institute and Secretary General of Thailand Business Council for Sustainable Development |
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15.15 – 15.30 |
Coffee Break |
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15.30 – 15.45 |
Oral Presentations 1: by Natthapruek Sakdapipanish, Mahidol Wittayanusorn School, Thailand |
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15.45 – 16.00 |
Oral Presentations 2: by Tricia Joy C. Torres, Mindanao State university-Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines |
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16.00 – 16.15 |
Oral Presentations 3: by Titirat Meejan, Burapha University, Thailand |
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16.15 – 16.30 |
Oral Presentations 4: “Chracterization of the Potential Amycolatopsis Novel Species, 505 and CM201R, Isolated from the Pharmaceutical Plant Roots, Cissampelos pareira and Caryota mitis” by Darika Kongrit, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand |
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16.30 – 16.45 |
Oral Presentations 5: by Artnarong Manosuttirit, Burapha University, Thailand Chairman: Professor Dr. Savitree Limtong, Director, Biodiversity Center Kasetsart University Rapporteur: Professor Dr. Somsak Panha, Director, Center of Excellence on Biodiversity, Chulalongkorn University |
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17.00 – 18.00 |
Poster Presentation Session |
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18.00 – 19.30 |
Welcome Reception |
Day 2: Wednesday 13 December 2023
Venue: Commemoration Hall (Ratchamongkol Hall)
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Time |
Session |
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08.00 – 09.00 |
Registration |
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Session 2: Biodiversity and Climate Change |
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09.00 – 09.30 |
Invited Speaker 1: “Mangrove Plantation at Abandoned Shrimp Ponds and New Mud-Flat Areas for Restoration of Biodiversity and Climate Change Countermeasure” by Professor Dr. Shigeru Kato, Seikei University, Japan |
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09.30 – 09.45 |
Oral Presentation 1: “The Role of EGAT towards Climate Change and Biodiversity Targets” By Tawatchai Sumranwanich, Assistant Governor-Power Plant Planning, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) |
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09.45 – 10.00 |
Oral Presentation 2: “EGCO Group Pathway towards Climate Change and Biodiversity Targets” By Worapong Sinsukthavorn, Senior Vice President-Corporate Planning, Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO) |
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10.00 – 10.15 |
Coffee Break |
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10.15 – 10.30 |
Oral Presentations 3: by Anchana Prathep, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand |
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10.30 – 10.45 |
Oral Presentations 4: by Thamasak Yeemin, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand |
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10.45 – 11.00 |
Oral Presentations 5: by Michael Jenke, Kasetsart University, Thailand |
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11.00 – 11.15 |
Oral Presentations 6: by Kedar Devkota, Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal |
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11.15 – 11.30 |
Oral Presentations 7: by Jaime Q. Guihawan, Mindanao State university-Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines Chairman: Professor Dr. Siriwat Wongsiri, Academy of Science, Royal Society of Thailand Rapporteur: Associate Professor Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University |
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11.30 – 13.00 |
Lunch |
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Session 3: Biodiversity and BCG Economy Models |
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13.00 – 13.30 |
Invited Speaker 1: “Making Sustainability Sustainable” by Dr. Suvit Maesincee, Former Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand |
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13.30 – 14.00 |
Invited Speaker 2: “Sustainability in Action: Mangroves as Eco-engineers” by Professor Dr. Gordon S. Maxwell FRSB, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong |
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14.00 – 14.30 |
Invited Speaker 3: “Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) as a Green Economy Incentive Mechanism to Conserve Habitats and Biodiversity” by Professor Dr. Donald J. Macintosh, International Union for Conservation of Nature: Mangroves for the Future, Scotland |
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14.30 – 14.45 |
Oral Presentations 1: “Thai Universities’ Roles and Responsibilities in BCG Economy: The Contribution of U2T Projects in Isaan and Future Directions” by Mahinthorn Pothiwan, Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University, Thailand |
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14.45 – 15.00 |
Oral Presentations 2: “Food Waste Habitat: A Trove for the Study of Yeast Communities and Its Application” by Varunya Sakpuntoon, Kasetsart University, Thailand |
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15.00 – 15.15 |
Oral Presentations 3: “Optimization of Bioactive Compound from Black Sugarcane Rind by Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Using Response Surface Methodology” by Nicha Asadatorn, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Chairman: Associate Professor Dr. Napavarn Noparatnaraporn, Board member, Suan Luang Rama IX Royal Botanic Garden Foundation and Director, NRCT Center for Environmental Research Utilizations Rapporteur: Dr. Tanit Changthavorn, Deputy Executive Director, Biodiversity-Based Economy Development Office |
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15.15 – 15.30 |
Coffee Break |
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Session 4: Biodiversity and International Collaboration |
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15.30 – 17.00 |
Plenary Discussion 1. Professor Dr. Chen Lihong, Secretary General of Asian Apiculture Association, China 2. Professor Dr. José Paulo Sampaio, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Portugal 3. Dr. Theresa Mundita S. Lim, Executive Director of ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, The Philippines 4. Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Thailand Biodiversity- Based Economy Development Office, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization and President of Thailand Environmental Institute Moderator: Dr. Rapee Boonplueang, Chairman of Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Thailand |
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17.00 – 17.30 |
Closing Ceremony |