IBD2025

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIODIVERSITY 2025

Theme: Biodiversity and Humanity in Global Crisis
Scientific Program

Venue
Ballroom 1, 1st  floor,
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) Bangkok, Thailand

 

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Day 1: Wednesday 5 November 2025
07.00 – 08.30  Registration and Poster set up
08.30 All distinguished guests and participants be seated in the Hall
09.00 – 12.00 Arrival of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Address by Professor Dr. Sanit Aksornkoae, Chairman, IBD 2025 Organizing Committee
Inaugural Speech by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Commemorative Video in Honor of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Keynote Lecture by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn visits the Exhibitions
Departure of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
12.00 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 –15.10 Session 1: Biodiversity and Food Security
Chairman: Professor Emeritus Dr. Savitree Limtong, Kasetsart University and The Royal Society of Thailand
Co-Chairman: Dr. Tanit Changthavorn, Biodiversity-Based Economy Development Office, Thailand
13.30 – 13.55 Invited Lecture 1-1:
Biodiversity for Sustainable Agrifood Systems: Pathways to Food Security in Asia and the Pacific
by: Mr. Robert Simpson, Deputy Regional Representative, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Thailand
13.55 – 14.10 Selected Oral Presentation 1-1:
Designing Food Systems for Biodiversity and Regenerative Development
by Aracha Krasae-in, Kasetsart University, Thailand
14.10 – 14.25 Selected Oral Presentation 1-2:
Composition and Diversity of Bacterial Communities in the Gut of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) Reared on Organic Wastes
by Sutinee Plodprong, Thammasat University, Thailand
14.25 – 14.40 Selected Oral Presentation 1-3:
Ethnobotanical Knowledge and Nutritional Evaluation of Wild Leafy Vegetables Used by the Munda Tribe in Khunti District, Jharkhand (India)
by Geetanjali Singh, Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, India
14.40 – 14.55 Selected Oral Presentation 1-4:
Orthoptera as Pollinators: Assessing Their Role in Pollination Ecology
by Sheryl A. Yap, University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines
14.55 – 15.10 Selected Oral Presentation 1-5:
Identification of Bacteria in the Gut of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) from Breeding Farms and its Application
by Pongpan Phuengmun, Thammasat University, Thailand
15.10 – 15.45 Coffee Break
15.45 – 17.10 Session 2: Biodiversity and Health
Chairman: Professor Emeritus Dr. Morakot Tanticharoen, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Co-Chairman: Professor Dr. Dokrak Marod, Kasetsart University, Thailand
15.45 – 16.10  Invited Lecture 2-1:
Ethnobotany of the Thai Flora
by Professor Emeritus Dr. Henrik Balslev, Department of Biology, Aarhus University, Denmark
16.10 – 16.25 Invited Lecture 2-2:
Diversity of Plants, Animals and Minerals in Thai Traditional Medical Wisdom
by Professor Dr. Chayan Picheansoonthon, The Royal Society of Thailand
16.25 – 16.40 Selected Oral Presentation 2-1:
Household Case-Bearing Moths (Lepidoptera: Tineidae, Phereoeca uterella) as Indicators of Microplastic Pollution in Buildings
by Punyisa Churboonmee, Kasetsart University Laboratory School Kamphaeng Saen Campus Educational Research and Development Center, Thailand
16.40 – 16.55 Selected Oral Presentation 2-2:
Assessing Marine Plankton Community Assemblages in Selected Areas of Illana Bay, Celebes Sea, and Sangay – Paril Kalamansig, Philippines
by Rande Babac Dechavez, Sultan Kudarat State University, Philippines
16.55 – 17.10 Selected Oral Presentation 2-3:
Amblyomma (Bont Ticks) of Southeast Asia: An Overview on its Diversity, Host Associations, and Associated Pathogens
By Ace Kevin Amarga, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
17.10 – 18.30 Poster Presentation Session (presenters at posters) and exhibition
18.30 – 20.30 Welcome Reception
Day 2: Thursday 6 November 2025
08.30 – 09.00 Registration
09.00 – 10.10 Session 3: Biodiversity and Tourism
Chairman: Professor Emeritus Dr. Khanjanapat Lewmanomont, Kasetsart University, Thailand
Co-Chairman: Associate Professor Dr. Naruemon Arunothai, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
09.00 – 09.25 Invited Lecture 3-1:
Nature Positive & Tourism
by Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Bangkok Breathe Council, Thailand
09.25 – 09.40 Selected Oral Presentation 3-1:
Mangrove Forests and Eco-Tourists: A New Symbiosis
By Gordon S. Maxwell, Hong Kong Metropolitan University and EcoMax Ecosystem Research Centre, New Zealand
09.40 – 09.55 Selected Oral Presentation 3-2:
Dragonflies as Narrative Ambassadors: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Promoting Education, Ecotourism and Conservation Engagement in Khao Yai National Park
by Tosaphol Saetung Keetapithchayakul, Duy Tan University, Vietnam
09.55 – 10.10 Selected Oral Presentation 3-3:
Loris Watching as an Ecotourism Activity: A Case Study from Sri Lanka
by Harsha Shehan Dissanayake, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
10.10 – 10.25 Coffee Break
10.25 – 12.00 Session 4: Biodiversity and Environmental Rehabilitation
Chairman: Dr. Weerachai Nanakorn, Suan Luang Rama IX Royal Botanic Garden, Thailand
Co-Chairman: Dr. Kongkanda Chayamarit, Suan Luang Rama IX Royal Botanic Garden, Thailand
10.25 – 10.50 Invited Lecture 4-1:
The Restoration of Natural Forests and Biodiversity Based on Miyawaki Method for Human Life
by Professor Emeritus Dr. Kazue Fujiwara, Yokohama City University, Japan
10.50 – 11.55 Invited Lecture 4-2:
Adapting the Miyawaki Forest Methodology to Tropical and Other Climates
by Professor Dr. Elgene O. Box, University of Georgia, USA
11.15 – 11.30 Selected Oral Presentation 4-1:
Rebuilding Biodiversity on Tsunami-Devastated Land: A Decade of Miyawaki Forest Creation in Iwanuma and Minamisoma, Japan
by Teruko Sano, MORINO PROJECT Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Japan
11.30 – 11.45 Selected Oral Presentation 4-2:
Biodiversity Restoration based on the Miyawaki Method and Ecosystem Benefits in Thailand
by Sirin Kawlaierd, Chitralada Technology Institute, Thailand
11.45 – 12.00 Selected Oral Presentation 4-3:
Mangrove Plantation at Abandoned Shrimp Ponds in Nakhon Si Thammarat for Restoration of Biodiversity and Climate Change Countermeasure
by Shigeru Kato, Seikei University, Japan
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch 
13.00 – 13.45 Poster Presentation Session (presenters at posters) and exhibition 
13.45 – 15.00 Session 4: Biodiversity and Environmental Rehabilitation (continued)
Chairman: Professor Dr. Somsak Panha, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Co-Chairman: Professor Dr. Kornsorn Srikulnath, Kasetsart University, Thailand
13.45 – 14.00 Selected Oral Presentation 4-4:
Understanding and Mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict in Thailand: An Interdisciplinary and Community-based Approach
by Chution Savini, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
14.00 – 14.15 Selected Oral Presentation 4-5:
Haplotype Diversity of Wild Asian Elephants in Phu Khieo and Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuaries, Thailand
by Supansa Rerkdee, Kasetsart University, Thailand
14.15 – 14.30 Selected Oral Presentation 4-6:
Habitat Associations of Critically Endangered Big-Headed Turtles in Northern Thailand: A Study to Support Grassroots River Conservation
by Mark Herse, Kasetsart University, Thailand
14.30 – 14.45 Selected Oral Presentation 4-7:
Flight Altitude of Bats and Associated Collision Risk at Wind Turbines in Central Thailand
by Supawan Srilopan, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
14.45 – 15.00 Selected Oral Presentation 4-8:
Population Density and Distribution of Great Hornbills (Buceros bicornis) During the Breeding Season on Koh Chang Island, Trat Province, Thailand
by Peerawut Rincam, Kasetsart University, Thailand
15.00 – 15.15 Coffee Break
15.15 – 16.50 Session 5: Biodiversity and Cultural Conservation
Chairman: Professor Emeritus Dr. Siriwat Wongsiri, The Royal Society of Thailand
Co-Chairman: Associate Professor Dr. Thamasak Yeemin, Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand
15.15 – 15.40 Invited Lecture 5-1:
How Can the Flora of Thailand Contribute to Nature Conservation?
by Professor Dr. Peter van Welzen, Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Netherlands
15.40 – 16.05 Invited Lecture 5-2:
Bees and Biodiversity: A Symbiotic Relationship for Sustainable Futures
by Professor Dr. Chen Lihong, Asian Apiculture Association, China
16.05 – 16.20 Selected Oral Presentation 5-1:
Biodiversity through a Child’s Eyes: Learning with Culture, Environment, and Curiosity
by Ruetai Chongsrid, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand
16.20 – 16.35 Selected Oral Presentation 5-2:
Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) for Estimating Tree Covered Area and Number of Trees in Historical Sites: A Case of The Old Moat of Nakhonratchasima Municipality City, Thailand
by Yaowaret, Jantakat, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Thailand
16.35 – 16.50 Selected Oral Presentation 5-3:
Investigating the Urgency of Regulating Digital Sequence Information (DSI) to Protect Traditional Knowledge of Indigenous People from Digital Biopiracy
by Sri Oktavia, Universitas Andalas, Indonesia
16.50 – 18.00

Session 6: Panel Discussion on Biodiversity Management to Overcome Global Crisis
Chairman: Dr. Wijarn Simachaya, Thailand Environment Institute, Thailand

  • Ms. Niran Nirannoot, BIOFIN Project United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Thailand
    (Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in Thailand through Local Government Financing Solution)
  • Dr. Jerome L. Montemayor, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, Philippines
    (Biodiversity Management to Overcome Global Crisis from ACB perspective)
  • Associate Professor Dr. Witsanu Attavanich, Kasetsart University, Thailand
    (Managing Biodiversity in Common Pool Resources: Insights from Experimental Economics to Address Global Crises)
  • Miss Nunnapus Pongwitoon, Community Engagement Team Lead, GYBN Thailand
    (How Youth Can Shape the Future of Biodiversity?)
18.00 – 18.15 Closing Ceremony
By Associate Professor Dr. Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President of Chitralada Technology Institute
Day 3 (Excursion): Friday 7 November 2025
This activity is reserved for participants who have registered in advance for the excursion only.
  Program1: Suan Luang Rama IX
08.30 – 09.00  Pick-up from Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) with a driver and guide
09.00 – 09.40  Meet at the Botanic Building and enjoy refreshments
9.40 – 10.15 Take a tram tour around the garden, including a visit to the Geodesic Dome
10.15 – 10.45 Visit the Medicinal Plant Garden
10.45 – 11.15  Explore the Indoor Plant House, featuring endemic and rare plants
11.15 – 12.00 Tour the herbarium
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch
13.00 – 14.00 Return to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC)
  Program 2: PTT Metroforest Learning Center
08.30 – 09.00 Pick-up from Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) with a driver and guide
09.00 – 09.35 Meet at the PTT Metroforest Learning
09.30 – 09.45 Welcome and introduction speech at the mini theater
09.45 – 10.00 Eco-friendly workshop: Natural Tie-Dye
10.00 – 10.45 Explore the highlights of the Learning Center (Eco-forest, Skywalk, and Observation Tower)
10.45 – 11.15 Relax in the forest with a Thai dessert and beverage break
11.15 – 11.45 Eco-friendly workshop: Beeswax Wrap Making
11.45 – 12.00 Closing remarks & farewell (Group photo)
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch
13.00 – 14.00 Return to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC)


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