KOTA PADAWAN: In celebration of Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) Biodiversity Day, which coincides with the International Day for Biological Diversity, the SBC has launched a page on its website called ‘Science Made Easy’ on May 25.
This initiative is designed to make science accessible and engaging for everyone, regardless of their background or expertise, and no matter where they are.
It aims to encourage broader understanding and appreciation of science, emphasising its importance in everyday life and the preservation of biodiversity.
“This year’s theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity was “Be Part of the Plan,” which focused on a call to action for all stakeholders to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by supporting the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework,” SBC said in a statement.
SBC added that its efforts to stimulate curiosity and enthusiasm among the public and students have been commended by the Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister (MEITD) Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn.
“He praised the organisation for fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of our communities’ traditional knowledge, highlighting how this knowledge can lead to exciting new discoveries backed by science,” SBC added.
Such efforts, SBC stated, is aligned with the objective of Sagah’s ministry, where efforts have been intensified to meet the target of having 60 per cent of students enrolled in STEM classes by 2030, as outlined in the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030).
In addition, twelve indigenous communities, comprising Bidayuh, Iban, Kayan, Kenyah, Lun Bawang, Melanau, Sekapan, Salako, Penan, Malay, Tagal, and Kiput, came together for the annual Traditional Knowledge Documentation Seminar at SBC.
The event also featured an exhibition where these communities showcased their projects and products, highlighting their rich cultural heritage and traditional knowledge.
The event attracted 1,700 participants from primary and secondary schools, as well as the public, all of whom anticipated a diverse range of educational STEM activities.
The activities ranged from microbiology, chemistry, and plant tissue culture to the scents of Borneo, and included hands-on experiments in the laboratory and nature trail trekking.
