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IBER Newsletter: Volume 2, Issue 1

IBER Newsletter: Volume 2, Issue 1

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Post published:05/08/2019
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The Brunei Darussalam Conference on Sustaining Our

The Brunei Darussalam Conference on Sustaining Our Oceans: Innovation, Governance and Resilience for a Blue Future (2–4 June 2026) commenced with a Welcoming Dinner held at the J-Sutera Ballroom, J-Hotel, Kiulap.

The event was graced by the presence of the Guest of Honour, Yang Mulia Puan Hjh Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism.

The evening featured welcoming remarks delivered by Dr. Haji Abdul Hanif bin Dato Paduka Haji Mahadi, Assistant Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Sustainability), Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

@fisheries.brunei

The Brunei Darussalam Conference on Sustaining Our

The Brunei Darussalam Conference on Sustaining Our Oceans: Innovation, Governance and Resilience for a Blue Future.

Thematic 1: Strengthening Climate Resilience Through Ocean Health and the Protection of Marine Life and Habitats.

Our panel shared valuable perspectives on safeguarding our marine ecosystems. We were honoured to hear from Prof. Dr. Takaomi Arai from Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Dr. Suppakarn Jandang from Kyushu University, Mr. Mahesh Pradhan from Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), and Prof. Dr. Suchana Apple Chavanich from Chulalongkorn University.

@fisheries.brunei

The opening ceremony of the Brunei Darussalam Conf

The opening ceremony of the Brunei Darussalam Conference on Sustaining Our Oceans: Innovation, Governance and Resilience for a Blue Future was held on 2 June 2026 at the Pro Chancellor Arts Centre, Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

The conference was organised by Fisheries Deparment, in collaboration with Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Marine Port Authority Brunei Darussalam, and Poni Group.

Present as the Guest of Honour was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin,
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism. Attending on behalf of Universiti Brunei Darussalam was Professor Dr. Mohd Noor Azam bin OKMB Haji Othman, Deputy Vice Chancellor.

A keynote address was delivered by Dr Manuel Gonzalez Rivero from Australian Institute for Marine Science (AIMS).

Following the launching event, the Guest of Honour was given a tour of the poster presentations and exhibition booths.

@fisheries.brunei

The Ocean Week Brunei launching event was held on

The Ocean Week Brunei launching event was held on the 2 June 2026 at the Pro Chancellor Arts Centre, Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

The event was officiated by Yang Mulia Puan Hjh Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism.

Mr Mohd Tahsin Wong Abdullah, Chairman of Poni Foundation delivered the welcoming address followed by
a keynote speech by Professor Wei Zhang, Chair Professor of Xiamen University and Chief Scientist of Fujian Ocean Innovation Centre of China. Mr Mahesh Pradhan from the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) delivered the plenary address. To conclude the event, the closing remarks was presented by Ms Anna Aziz, the President of Poni Foundation.

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@ponifoundation
@theponigroup

🌿 ALL ARE WELCOME! IBER SEMINAR SERIES 10 JUNE 20

🌿 ALL ARE WELCOME!

IBER SEMINAR SERIES
10 JUNE 2026

Title 1: UBD Living Forest Project: Restoring Native Biodiversity on Campus
By: Associate Professor Dr Rahayu Sukmaria Haji Sukri (IBER)

Title 2: Ecological Impacts of Acacia Invasion: Global Patterns and Local Management Strategies
By: Dr Salwana Md. Jaafar (IBER)

#sustainability #iberseminar #iber

The China-ASEAN Training Course on Remote Sensing

The China-ASEAN Training Course on Remote Sensing and Artificial Intelligence Technology was held in Sanya, Hainan, China from 26th May to 2nd June 2026. Attending the programme from Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) were our students, Ms Jamilin Khayrin Zahirah binti Maslan and Ms Irene binti Awang Takoh from the UBD's Faculty of Science

The programme provided comprehensive exposure to the latest developments in remote sensing, satellite technology, artificial intelligence, marine ecological protection and restoration, and natural resource management. As part of the training, participants were given field visits to the Sanya BGI Life Science Institute, the Sanya Coral Reef Ecology Institute, the Sanya Dongtian Park and the Lingshui Satellite Ground Station.

UBD's IBER extends its heartfelt gratitude to Poni Group Sdn Bhd for providing the opportunity for our students participation in this programme.

@theponigroup

Over the last 10 months, UBD's IBER had the pleasu

Over the last 10 months, UBD's IBER had the pleasure of hosting Fulbright U.S. Student Open Award recipient, Mr. Sufyaan Syed. To wrap up his time with us, Mr Sufyaan presented a seminar on his research activities on the investigation of antidiabetic properties of stingless bee propolis. Beyond the lab, he has fully immersed himself in the rich culture and unique experiences in Brunei Darussalam. We wish him success in his future undertakings.

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An engaging afternoon discussion with representati

An engaging afternoon discussion with representatives from the British High Commission Brunei and Environmental Resources Management (ERM) on opportunities surrounding REDD+, forest conservation, climate mitigation, and biodiversity collaboration in Brunei Darussalam.

The meeting brought together our Assistant Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement), Dr Joyce Teo, and our IBER researchers, Associate Prof Dr Rahayu Sukri, Dr Salwa Khalid, and Dr Salwana Jaafar, alongside Mr Andry Napitupulu (FCDO Regional Lead for Nature, Biodiversity and Marine Ecosystems), Mr Hari Piyadi (Principal Consultant for Biodiversity and Nature-based Solutions, ERM), as well as members of the ERM Brunei and British High Commission teams.

The session provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas on REDD+, global forest preservation, nature-based solutions, and potential future collaborations between UBD and international partners. The afternoon concluded with a short visit to the UBD Botanical Research Centre (UBD BRC) Garden to showcase some of UBD’s ongoing biodiversity, conservation, and native plant initiatives.

@ukinbrunei

The Giant Freshwater Prawn Restocking Programme by

The Giant Freshwater Prawn Restocking Programme by the Fisheries Department under the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism was officially launched at The Abode Resort & Spa by Guest of Honour, YB Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin (Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism), and attended by YM Dr Hazri bin Haji Kifle (Vice Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam).

The event was held in conjunction with the Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition (MYCE) 2026, and aimed to support biodiversity conservation and enrich Brunei’s local aquatic ecosystems.

@fisheries.brunei

🌏 International Day for Biological Diversity 2026

🌏 International Day for Biological Diversity 2026
22 May 2026 | #BiodiversityDay

This year’s theme, “Act locally for global impact,” reminds us that meaningful global change begins right where we are — in our forests, rivers, campuses, and communities.

At IBER, UBD, we believe that every local action — from biodiversity research and conservation to community engagement — contributes to a larger global effort to protect life on Earth.

🌱 Why it matters:
Healthy ecosystems are the foundation of our food, water, climate, and well-being. Yet biodiversity continues to face unprecedented threats worldwide.

🌿 What this theme calls for:
Local actions — whether restoring habitats, documenting species, or adopting sustainable practices — collectively drive progress toward global biodiversity goals under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

🔍 At IBER, we are committed to:
• Advancing biodiversity research in Brunei’s unique ecosystems
• Supporting evidence-based conservation and policy
• Engaging communities and students in environmental stewardship
• Promoting citizen science and local action for global impact

💡 How you can take part:
• Support local conservation initiatives
• Reduce your ecological footprint
• Participate in biodiversity monitoring (e.g. iNaturalist)
• Share knowledge and advocate for nature

Together, our local actions can shape a sustainable future for all.

🌍 Act locally. Impact globally.

#BiodiversityDay #ActForBiodiversity #IBER #UBD

The IBER Avian Research team conducted fieldwork a

The IBER Avian Research team conducted fieldwork at Pulau Selirong on 20 May 2026 with volunteers from our collaborator, Hibiscus EP (Brunei) B.V. (HEB) @hibiscuspetroleum_bn

This collaboration forms part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Hibiscus Petroleum.

We thank Hibiscus EP (Brunei) B.V. (HEB) and the Forestry Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, for supporting our work.

@ubdbuzz

Mr Sufyaan Syed, U.S. Fulbright Visiting Scholar h

Mr Sufyaan Syed, U.S. Fulbright Visiting Scholar hosted by the UBD's Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER), presented a poster on his current research during the U.S. Higher Education Fair held at the Songket Hall, Rizqun International Hotel.

His poster, titled “The Antidiabetic Properties of Bruneian Stingless Bee (Geniotrigona thoracica) Propolis”, explores the medicinal potential of locally sourced stingless bee propolis in diabetes management and highlights the value of Brunei’s biodiversity in advancing health and sustainability research.

We thank the Embassy of the United States in Brunei Darussalam for the opportunity and continued support in fostering academic collaboration and research exchange.

@usembassybsb

The Brunei seeds payload on the Dragon spacecraft

The Brunei seeds payload on the Dragon spacecraft from Space X Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to dock at the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday 17th May at 5.30pm Brunei time.

Scan the QR code in the flyer for the livestream link or catch the live coverage at: https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-video/nasas-spacex-34th-commercial-resupply-services-rendezvous-and-docking/

@spacefacultyasia

Networking dinner with delegates from the Indian S

Networking dinner with delegates from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) hosted by His Excellency Mr Ramu Abbagani, High Commissioner of India & Spouse.

We are grateful to His Excellency for the opportunity to exchange ideas and explore avenues for collaboration.

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is sending its

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) is sending its seed payload to the International Space Station (ISS)!

Catch the SpaceX CRS 34 launch LIVE on 14 May 2026 at 6:30 AM (Brunei Time)!

Scan the QR code in the flyer for the livestream link, or visit https://www.spacex.com/launches/crs-34.

Witness history being made!

(Note: Launch may be subject to weather changes).

@spacefacultyasia

Wawancara Rampai Pagi featuring Dr Haji Abdul Hani

Wawancara Rampai Pagi featuring Dr Haji Abdul Hanif bin Dato Paduka Haji Mahadi, Assistant Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Sustainability) and Dr Norhayati Ahmad, IBER sharing on UBD's first seed mission to space.

UBD team, led by Assistant Vice Chancellor Dr Abdu

UBD team, led by Assistant Vice Chancellor Dr Abdul Hanif bin Dato Paduka Hj Mahadi, attended the flag-off ceremony for the Brunei Darussalam Expedition to Pelong Rocks, organised by the Fisheries Department under the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT). The event was officiated by the Guest of Honour, YM Puan Hajah Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab, Permanent Secretary of MPRT. The expedition is in conjunction with the Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition (MYCE) 2026.

We are proud to have our PhD student, Ms Nurul Syakirah Azmey from the Environmental and Life Sciences Programme, Faculty of Science, representing UBD in this exciting expedition.

@fisheries.brunei

Proud to celebrate our student, Mr Abdul Zul’Adly

Proud to celebrate our student, Mr Abdul Zul’Adly bin Haji Mohaimin from the Environmental and Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, as he presents his PhD research at his Viva Seminar—marking an important milestone in his academic journey.

@els.fos.ubd

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Kensana Hea

Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Kensana Health Inc. formed a strategic partnership to position Brunei as a global leader in plant-based phytopharmaceutical development. The collaboration was formalised by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) held at Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

The event was facilitated by the Office of AVC Industry Engagement and Enterprise Development (OAVC IEED), and was held in the presence of the Guest of Honour, Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister of Transport and Infocommunications. The MoU was officially signed by Dr. Hazri bin Haji Kifle, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam, and Mr. Ken Clement, Chairman and CEO of Kensana Health.

Central to this collaboration is the UBD's Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) that plays a role to ensure that bioprospecting remains both scientifically sound and environmentally sustainable.

We look forward to advancing natural products research with Kensana Health.

We are grateful to Hibiscus EP (Brunei) B.V. (HEB)

We are grateful to Hibiscus EP (Brunei) B.V. (HEB) for their gracious invitation to visit their LPC project site in Lumut on 24 April 2026.

The IBER-HEB collaboration forms part of the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and Hibiscus Petroleum, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing scientific research, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development in Brunei Darussalam.

We look forward to working closely with HEB on biodiversity conservation in Brunei Darussalam!

@ubdbuzz
@hibiscuspetroleum_bn

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