KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) is gearing up to celebrate its SBC Biodiversity Day 2024 on May 25.
The event is to mark International Day for Biodiversity where the event is observed globally on May 22 annually.
Locally, the SBC Biodiversity Day will be held at KM20 Jalan Borneo Heights, Semenggoh, here from 8 am to 5 pm, and admission is free.
This year’s theme is ‘Be Part of the Plan’, which focuses on action for stakeholders to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, also referred to as The Biodiversity Plan.
SBC Biodiversity Day offers a range of activities, including a science games exhibition, traditional knowledge showcase, guided jungle trekking, and exhibitions from various agencies and indigenous communities.
According to SBC chief executive officer Datuk Dr Yeo Tiong Chia, this year’s theme is crucial as SBC continues to work towards protecting and conserving the rich biodiversity and be part of the plan.
“We hope to inspire action and promote awareness among the public, especially the younger generation. We also aim to increase students’ interest in taking up science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects,” he said in a press statement today.
Additional information about the event is obtainable from SBC’s website at www.sbc.org.my or Facebook official page ‘Sarawak Biodiversity Centre’.
