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Development of Management Systems for Multiple Utilization of Biodiversity in the Tropical Rainforests at the Protected Areas in Sarawak

Environment / Energy (Global-scale environmental issues)

Malaysia

Development of Management Systems for Multiple Utilization of Biodiversity in the Tropical Rainforests at the Protected Areas in Sarawak

Reveal the full scale of biodiversity in Sarawak’s tropical rainforests

Principal Investigator

- Prof.
  ITIOKA Takao
  Graguate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University
- Ms.
  Runi Sylvester Pungga
  Senior Assistant Director, Forest Department Sarawak

ODA Recipient Country

Malaysia

Research Institutions in Japan

Kyoto University / Tokushima University / Shimane University / Kochi University/ National Institute for Environmental Studies / Tokyo Metropolitan University

Research Institutions in Counterpart Country

Forest Department Sarawak / Sarawak Forestry Corporation / Sarawak Biodiversity Center

Adoption fiscal year

FY 2019

Research Period

5 Years

Overview of the Research Project

Building a system for assessing and utilizing tropical rainforest biodiversity
Using cutting-edge technology such as DNA barcoding, this project conducts an exhaustive survey of the distribution and state of conservation of the diverse life forms inhabiting the tropical rainforests that cover much of Sarawak. It builds data archives that store the results, creating research infrastructure for the study of biodiversity in Sarawak. It formulates education programs and community engagement programs, raises awareness among local residents regarding the value of intellectual resources regarding biodiversity, and contributes to training in scientific skills.

Enhancing multifaceted utilization and management of tropical rainforest biodiversity
This project will aid in the creation of policy proposals for the multifaceted utilization and management of tropical rainforest biodiversity based on information accumulated in data archives. It will also organize the latest information on biodiversity and provide information based on the various needs of local communities, including those of the tourist and biotech industries and scientific and environmental education.