Young Researcher Builds Collaborative System To Support Bekantan Conservation

Young researchers who are members of the Indonesian Biological Young Saintis Forum (Forsambi) (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Young researchers who are members of the Indonesian Biological Young Saintis Forum (Forsambi) have built a collaborative system to support efforts to conserve cannabis in South Kalimantan.

"Forsambi has produced 15 research scripts and four scientific books, all of which are collaborative in protecting nature through research results," said Forsambi founder Dr Amalia Rezeki MPd in Banjarmasin, Sunday, quoted by Antara.

Centered at the Bekantan Research Station on Curiak Island in Marabahan Baru Village, Barito Kuala Regency, young researchers from a number of universities often gather to discuss the results of their scientific findings in the field. Amalia, who is a doctor at the conservation of Bengkurat Lambung University (ULM), called the scientific forum which was formed since November 5, 2020, a good communication and coordination platform between young biological researchers in the country.

His party also continues to intensify scientific activities, including interdisciplinary research, educational studies and the issuance of scientific books.

Meanwhile, Prof. Hadi Sukadi Alikodra as Forsambi's Honorary Board of Trustees said that the role of young researchers is highly expected to be agents of change to actively contribute to efforts to preserve nature and the environment.

Moreover, this natural conservationist and management of the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) is seen that the number of young researchers in Indonesia who are interested in animal conservation research is still relatively small.

"The younger generation must be aware of the importance of their involvement in participating in conservation efforts because we must care and this is a shared responsibility for protecting creatures on earth," he said.

Head of the South Kalimantan Provincial Environment Agency, Hanifah Dwi Nirwana, also appreciated Forsambi's role, which he considered to have made a real thing to care about nature, including the conservation efforts of the nation as the mascot of the fauna of South Kalimantan.

"Corruption is part of biodiversity that must be preserved, if one of the biological diversity is lost, it will disrupt the balance of ecosystems in nature," explained Hanifah who is also the Daily Chair of the Meratus Geopark Management Agency.