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TREx Pilot Programme

Post author:iber
Post published:12/08/2020
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Mencari pengalaman bekerja? Sertai Pusat Kajian

Mencari pengalaman bekerja?

Sertai Pusat Kajian Luar Kuala Belalong sebagai Tukang Masak Sambilan (Sementara).
Untuk memohon, imbas kod QR yang tertera.

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Join the Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre as a Part-time cook.
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On October 23, 2024, IBER hosted an engaging works

On October 23, 2024, IBER hosted an engaging workshop titled “Wildlife Monitoring Using Camera Traps,” led by Dr. Salwa Khalid.

Participants explored the fundamentals of camera traps, diving into real-world case studies from Brunei Darussalam. The workshop featured hands-on practical sessions, including data processing techniques and a live demonstration of camera trap deployment by our UBD postgraduate student, Sarimah Siang.

With 15 UBD students and staff in attendance, this workshop highlighted IBER's commitment to knowledge transfer and capacity building in wildlife conservation. Together, we explored the advantages, limitations, and practical applications of camera traps in tropical rainforest studies.

#trainingworkshop #cameratrap #wildlife #conservation #biodiversity

Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Resea

Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) participated in 'Hari Melayu Islam Beraja' held in Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), which was organised by UBD's Academy of Brunei Studies on 24 October 2024.

The event was graced by Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Badaruddin, Minister of Religious Affairs.

The event offers a platform for various UBD's faculties and institutes to showcase the synergy between Melayu Islam Beraja (MIB) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Representing IBER is Dr Rafhiah Kahar. She showcased her research on freshwater fishes of Ulu Temburong National Park. Her research is supporting SDG15 (Life on Land) and aligned with MIB, through the conservation and protection of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems.

Additionally, research on marine fishes and invertebrates was presented by Dr Mohammad Hilni bin Harun Sani, the Deputy Dean for Faculty of Science. Research on stingless bees was presented by Pengiran Dr. Emeroylariffion bin Pengiran Haji Abas from the Faculty of Integrated Technologies. These research projects are conducted in collaboration with IBER.

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On 22nd October 2024, the Institute for Biodiversi

On 22nd October 2024, the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) welcomed students from Sekolah Rendah Selangan, Temburong, for an exciting Nature Classroom experience!

The students enjoyed an engaging scavenger hunt at the UBD Botanical Research Centre (UBD BRC), where they explored various plants and their unique characteristics. They also learned the basics of bird watching, observing some of the amazing wildlife in our garden.
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#UBD #IBER #UBDBRC #UBDSustainability #brunei #flora #biodiversity #nature #natureclassroom

Anis Nadiah Abdillah graduated with a Master of Sc

Anis Nadiah Abdillah graduated with a Master of Science degree in Biotechnology (by research) from Universiti Brunei Darussalam in August of this year. For her Master's research project, she did a study on the impact of rice husk biochar on soil properties and microbial diversity for paddy cultivation. Her study has recently been published in the Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

#UBDResearch #UBDSustainability #biodiversity #agriculture #paddy #biochar #microbes

IBER Seminar Series: SEMINAR 1 “Integrated remo

IBER Seminar Series:

SEMINAR 1
“Integrated remote sensing and in-situ observations for coastal water quality monitoring: Updates from AquaWatch Pilot Site Malaysia”
Presented by: Dr Moritz Müller (Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, Malaysia)

SEMINAR 2
“The challenges to implementation of extensive in situ water quality monitoring networks ”
Presented by: Dr Tim J Malthus (CSIRO Environment Research Unit, Australia)

SEMINAR 3
“Recent advances in digital earth observation and machine learning- based water quality monitoring and forecasting for aquatic ecosystem health”
Presented by: Dr Nagur Cherukuru (CSIRO Environment Research Unit, Australia)

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#remotesensing #waterqualitymonitoring #digitalearth #aquatic

Our UBD BRC Assistant Curators and Botanists, Amir

Our UBD BRC Assistant Curators and Botanists, Amiruddin Ruslan and Soon Boon Yu, recently attended a training at the SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Biodiversity Medicine (BD-MED) in Singapore, focusing on botanic gardens management and sustainable aquaponic farming.

They gained invaluable insights during their visit to BD-MED and their field trips to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Gardens by the Bay, and Funan Urban Farm.

At BD-MED, they explored the rooftop urban farms utilizing an innovative and sustainable
aquaponic system — an efficient method of growing plants and rearing fish. The design of this system, including the selection, management, and maintenance of plant and fish species, could potentially be replicated, which can support the UBD BRC’s ex-situ plant conservation efforts.

A big thank you to BD-MED for their support and for hosting this training for our staff!

#UBD#BDMED #IBER #UBDBRC #BotanicGardens #SDGs #Training #AquaponicFarming #SustainableFuture #SingaporeBotanicGardens #RooftopGardens

In collaboration with the Tourism Development Depa

In collaboration with the Tourism Development Department, UBD's Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) received a visit from Mr Dominic Couzens.

Mr Dominic Couzens is a British birder, award-winning author and journalist specialising in avian and natural history subjects. He contributes regularly to 'Bird Watching' and 'BBC wildlife' magazines. Accompanying Mr Couzens is Mr David Coleman who is a local bird enthusiast.

The visitors were welcomed by Dr Rafhiah Kahar (Head of KBFSC) and Ak Abdul Wafi Pg Hj Juffrey (Acting KBFSC Deputy Supervisor).

Thank you for visiting KBFSC.

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IBER attended Forum Daerah Majlis Ilmu 2024 for Br

IBER attended Forum Daerah Majlis Ilmu 2024 for Brunei-Muara District on 19 October 2024 at the International Convention Centre in Berakas. This year's Knowledge Convention is themed 'Addressing mental symptoms'. We thank the organisers for the kind invitation.

Dr. Salwa Khalid (IBER Deputy Director) attended t

Dr. Salwa Khalid (IBER Deputy Director) attended the 2nd National Biosafety and Biosecurity Strategy Workshop held on October 16-17 and 19, 2024. This training workshop is a follow-up to the first workshop conducted in June of this year, and included exams for the participants to receive their IFBA Professional Certification in Risk Assessment. We thank the organiser, the Brunei Darussalam's Ministry of Health for providing the opportunity to IBER.

Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) rece

Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) received a visit from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) on 15 October 2024. Lets hear from three UNIMAS researchers on their visit.

We would like to thank the UNIMAS delegation for visiting KBFSC.

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Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) rece

Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) received a visit from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) on 15 October 2024.

The delegation of UNIMAS researchers, led by Associate Prof Dr Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan, was welcomed by Dr Rafhiah Kahar (Head of KBFSC) and Mr Teddy Chua (KBFSC Supervisor). The delegation was presented with an overview of IBER’s research activities by Associate Professor Dr Rahayu Sukri, Dr Salwa Khalid, Dr Rafhiah Kahar and Dr Salwana Jaafar. The visitors were also taken on a tour of Ashton trail in KBFSC by Hazimah Mohd Din and Mohamad Farid Abdullah from IBER.

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A meeting was held between UBD researchers with vi

A meeting was held between UBD researchers with visiting delegates from the Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in the morning of 14 October 2024.

Among others, this meeting shared insights and explored potential cooperation and collaboration between UBD and UNIMAS in biodiversity related research areas. The delegates were welcomed by Dr Hussein Taha, Director of the Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental research (IBER), and the meeting was chaired by Associate Professor Dr Rahayu Sukri.

In the afternoon, Prof Dr Ramlah Zainudin from UNIMAS presented a talk titled 'Borneo Satellite Network (BoSAN) with 3 C’s: Climate Change, Conservation of Biodiversity, Cooperation of Partnership'. Another talk titled 'The way forward in Biodiversity Research of Borneo: An introduction to the Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak' was presented by Associate Professor Dr Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan from UNIMAS. He also presented on his study on the bats of Borneo.

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Contribute to nature education as volunteers for N

Contribute to nature education as volunteers for Nature Classroom. Sign up today! #natureeducation #environmentaleducation #sdg #outreach

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! Celebrated every 2

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! Celebrated every 2nd Saturday in May and October (11 May and 12 October 2024), the World Migratory Bird Day highlights the incredible journeys of migratory birds.

This year emphasizes the critical role that insects play in the survival of migratory birds. The declining insect population due to human activities is affecting the survival of these birds. Thus, the campaign slogan, "Protect insects, protect birds".

Did you know that over 50 million migratory waterbirds, travel thousands of kilometers along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF), including 36 globally threatened species? This vital migratory route stretches from the Russian Far East and Alaska, through East Asia and South-east Asia, all the way to Australia and New Zealand, connecting their breeding and non-breeding grounds.

Brunei plays a key role in this journey, hosting many of these remarkable species. Our beautiful landscapes provide essential resting and feeding sites, ensuring their survival during migration.

Since 1999, Brunei has been actively participating in the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), a global citizen science biodiversity monitoring programme, where every January, thousands of volunteers conduct coordinated waterbird counts across Asia and Australasia, contributing to global biodiversity conservation efforts.

UBD's Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) is dedicated to biodiversity research and conservation. In IBER, Dr Salwa Khalid, our Bruneian reseacher is leading the research and conservation of Brunei's birds and other wildlife.

Let’s celebrate these incredible travelers and work together to protect their habitats!

Photo 1: Pacific Golden-Plover
Photo 2: Whimbrel
Photo 3: Greater Painted-Snipe
Photos by Joremy Tony

#UBDResearch #worldmigratorybirdday #biodiversity #conservation #sustainability #SDG15

Meet the IBER team driving the production of the b

Meet the IBER team driving the production of the book “Belalong: Under the Canopy”!

Led by the book editors, Dr Hjh Norhayati Hj Ahmad and Associate Professor Dr Rahayu Sukri from IBER, this treasured book showcases the IBER team’s dedication, commitment and collaborative spirit in driving biodiversity research and education at the Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC).

This book marks the 30th anniversary of KBFSC, capturing its rich history, groundbreaking research, and the incredible biodiversity of Brunei’s rainforests. From local and international research projects to stunning photographs of flora and fauna, this book celebrates KBFSC’s remarkable journey as a hub for tropical rainforest research and education.

We thank Dr Hussein Hj Taha (Director IBER), Dr Siti Salwa Abd Khalid (Deputy Director of IBER), Dr Siti Rafhiah Abd Kahar (Head of KBFSC), Dr Hjh Roshanizah Hj Rosli, Dr Salwana Md Jaafar, Rodzay Hj Abd Wahab, Nurul Hazlina Hj Zaini, Soon Boon Yu, Mohammad Amiruddin Ruslan, Hazimah Hj Mohd Din, Nur Adlina Sahbowai, Army Limin and Joremy Tony for your collective passion and hard work that went into the creation of the book.

Scan the QR code to see this exciting book!

#BelalongUnderTheCanopy #KBFSC30Years #IBERContributors #RainforestResearch #BruneiBiodiversity

IBER members wearing green and pink in support of

IBER members wearing green and pink in support of the World Mental Health Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Creating awareness to breast cancer and mental health is very important. Breast cancer is a common cancer affecting many lives globally, while lack of support for people with mental health conditions can further impact their lives negatively.

Let's stand together and raise awareness and provide support to those in need.

IBER Seminar Series: SEMINAR 1 “Borneo Satellit

IBER Seminar Series:

SEMINAR 1
“Borneo Satellite Network (BoSaN) with 3 Cs: Climate Change, Conservation of Biodiversity, Cooperation of Partnerships”
Presented by: Professor Dr Ramlah Zainudin (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)

SEMINAR 2
“The way forward in Biodiversity Research of Borneo: An introduction to the Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak”
Presented by: Associate Professor Dr Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak)

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#iber #iberseminar #ubd #borneo #biodiversityresearch #climatechange #conservation #cooperation

We had lots of fun at today's UBD Wellness Wednesd

We had lots of fun at today's UBD Wellness Wednesday! Part of the Wellness Wednesday activity co-organised by FOS and IBER included health checks for staff members and a health talk by Ms Fatimah Arni. Pictured here IBER staff members undergoing the health checks.

Stay healthy everyone!

@ubdfos

Photo is showing Dr Kushan U. Tennakoon (right) an

Photo is showing Dr Kushan U. Tennakoon (right) and Professor T. Ulmar Grafe (left) with our UBD book titled Belalong Under the Canopy, which was launched in June of this year.

We would like to thank Dr Tennakoon for his article contribution to the book. He was the Director of the UBD's Kuala Belalong Field Studies Centre (KBFSC) from 2011 to 2013, and the Founding Director of the UBD's Institute for Biodiversity and Environmental Research (IBER) from 2013 to 2018. We also thank him for his significant contribution to IBER which oversee KBFSC and UBD Botanical Research Centre (UBD BRC). After moving to Australia, he is now affiliated with the Federation University Australia but is still regularly in touch with IBER.

Prof Grafe is a Professor at the UBD's Faculty of Science. We also thank him for his article contribution, and for handing over a copy of the book to Dr Tennakoon, while attending a conference in Australia.

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