Preface iBIOSDG2021

Abstract

1st International Conference on Biodiversity and Sustainable Development 2021, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia The 1st International Conference on Biodiversity and Sustainable Development 2021 (iBIOSDG 2021) was virtually hosted by Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, on 23-24 November 2021. Due to the COVID-19 travel and event restrictions as well as many other uncertainties, it is ideal for this conference to run virtually and to keep abreast with the progress in research despite of COVID-19. iBIOSDG 2021 is the first international conference exclusively focused on biodiversity and sustainable development research and innovation. The Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, Malaysia is incredibly honoured and privileged to host the first iBIOSDG2021 with the theme, ‘Biodiversity in the 21st century: Transformation in biological diversity and science in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals’ supported by Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) and Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM). This conference has one plenary speaker, four keynote speakers with three parallel sessions with three breakout rooms at each session. Plenary and keynote speakers are given one hour each to deliver their talk while parallel room is given 15 minutes for each presenter via Webex platform. A total of 75 accepted papers with 268 authors from Malaysia, India, Indonesia, UAE, UK, and Yemen has participated and contributed to this conference. iBIOSDG2021 aims to highlight research and innovation that demonstrates how diverse fields and disciplines can work together to conserve and protect the ecosystem for the benefit of human life. It is widely recognised that biodiversity is one of the most effective levers for achieving sustainability and provides a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas about the most effective ways to connect universities, research institutions, government, industry, and experts from around the world. As a conference focused on sustainable development, iBIOSDG2021 pooled and assisted prospectus research fraternity in sourcing, comprehending, determining, and recognising available and updated research methodology varieties. The organising and technical committees of iBIOSDG2021 seek to establish the conference as a renowned platform and annual venue for transnational intellectual discourse. More than a showcase of the state of the art in research creativity and innovation, this conference served as a reflection on how to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 (SDGs). List of Committee are avilable in this pdf.