TEACHER ADVISOR NOR SYAHFIDZAH BINTI NOH 12 FULLY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2024 T h e C l i m a t e E m e r g e n c y : A R a c e W e C a n W i n TH DAMIA ARIEFA BINTI SYAIFUL NAZLI ([email protected]) PUTERI NUR IFFAH MARDIHAH BINTI JEFRY ([email protected]) MUHAMMAD HARITH NAJWAN BIN ISMAIL NA'IM ([email protected]) MUHAMMAD IZZUDDIN BIN ZAINOL ([email protected]) ABSTRACT CLIMATE CHANGE; A DETERMINANT IN BEE POPULATION AND BIODIVERSITY S E K O L A H M E N E N G A H S A I N S K U B A N G P A S U , K E D A H , M A L A Y S I A title : Nowadays, our earth has suffered a lot, specifically the severe climate change that has affected many of its living beings, including the population of bees. Consequently, this will seriously affect our ecosystem. The objective of this study is to discover the correlation of recent climate change on bee population. The study also aims to discover how bee conservation management in Malaysia saves bees and the level of awareness on bee conservation among future generations. The research methodology utilised is qualitative correlational research through meta-analysis by means of studying government policies and scholarly articles, as well as interviews with personnel from bee conservation, in which the analysis of the interview transcripts will be considered afterwards. Based on our research, the study has revealed that there is significant reduction in Malaysia's population of bees due to difficulties to adapt and strive with the increasing temperature and reduced humidity, leading to shorter life cycle recorded among bees in Malaysia. To control the decrease of bee population in Malaysia, more efforts and involvement can be seen taken by Malaysian government such as initiatives such as injection of incentives and many others through MADA to ensure conservation management of bee population is well taken care of. These measures help to ease the impact of climate change towards the population of bees specifically, our biodiversity and Malaysia's economy. Keywords: bee population, conservation, climate change S U B T H E M E 6 L i f e O n L a n d 97
TEACHER ADVISOR FARID BIN WIRAMAN 12 FULLY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2024 T h e C l i m a t e E m e r g e n c y : A R a c e W e C a n W i n TH 6 S U B T H E M E L i f e O n L a n d MUHAMMAD HAFIEY BIN MOHAMAD FARID ([email protected]) ALIA AUNI QISTINA BINTI SAIFULAZALI ([email protected]) ALYA BATRISYIA BINTI AZHAR ([email protected]) ARHAM BIN MOHAMAD NOOR ([email protected]) ABSTRACT EMPOWERING BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION AT SCHOOL S E K O L A H M E N E N G A H S A I N S S E M B R O N G , J O H O R , M A L A Y S I A title : Biodiversity conservation stands as a paramount imperative in the face of escalating human-induced environmental degradation. While current efforts have made commendable strides in mitigating the impacts of phenomena such as deforestation and pollution, the magnitude and urgency of the global biodiversity crisis demand a more concerted and transformative approach. This study investigates the connection between education and the empowerment of current and future conservation efforts. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of educational interventions in students fostering conservation awareness and action. Employing a quantitative research method, data from research papers and questionnaires are analyzed to explore the role of education in biodiversity conservation. Findings suggest that education plays a crucial role in empowering biodiversity conservation efforts among students. By bridging the gap between students' understanding and knowledge about biodiversity, educational initiatives have the potential to drive positive change in behavior and attitudes. In conclusion, this study contributes to our understanding of the relationship between education and biodiversity conservation. It underscores the importance of educational interventions in promoting conservation awareness and action, highlighting the need for continued investment in educational initiatives to effectively address the challenges of biodiversity loss and environmental degradation. Keywords: biodiversity conservation, education, empowerment 98
12 FULLY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2024 T h e C l i m a t e E m e r g e n c y : A R a c e W e C a n W i n TH 6 S U B T H E M E L i f e O n L a n d TEACHER ADVISOR SHAHARNI ALIAA BINTI SHARIZAN HADIF WATHIQ BIN ASRIZAL ([email protected]) MUHAMMAD IMAN IMTIAZ BIN KHAIRIL ANUAR ([email protected]) NURSHAFIKAH HUSNA BINTI SHAARIN ([email protected]) NUR ALYA HIDAYAH BINTI ROSLY ([email protected]) ABSTRACT RATIFYING THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN FOSTERING BIODIVERSITY AWARENESS AMONG TEENAGERS S E K O L A H M E N E N G A H S A I N S P O K O K S E N A , K E D A H , M A L A Y S I A title : Secondary education is crucial in nurturing biodiversity awareness. However, challenges like limited resources, students’ ignorance, and their lack of awareness itself have become a great obstacle in promoting biodiversity in them. On top of that, in todays’ time, the youths spend most of their time indoors instead of outdoors causing them to be disconnected from the issues on the declining biodiversity in the ecosystem. Hence, this research has been conducted with the purpose of scrutinising the extent of their knowledge and awareness about biodiversity and their perspectives on the role of education in fostering biodiversity awareness among the teenagers. This research was conducted by using mixed-methods which are qualitative and quantitative research design. A questionnaire which consists of 10 questions was distributed to 250 pupils in SM Sains Pokok Sena. A semi-structured interview had been conducted with an expert of this topic to obtain the insights on the perspective on students’ awareness of biodiversity in their life. The quantitative data was analysed by using SPSS and a thematic analysis was used for interview questions in generating codes. Lamentably, it appears that most of the pupils have little grasp about biodiversity due to lack of exposure to them. Furthermore, lack of materials to educate the students about the biodiversity loss is also one of the greatest factors. To summarise all of the findings, knowledge, experience, and attitude are the catalyst that could increase pupils’ awareness about biodiversity conservation and knowledge is the greatest influence in creating peoples ‘awareness. Keywords: biodiversity, teenagers, education 99
TEACHER ADVISOR AMZARI RAFHAN BIN MOHD RAMLI 12 FULLY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2024 T h e C l i m a t e E m e r g e n c y : A R a c e W e C a n W i n TH NUR’ARIFAH BINTI SUADI ([email protected]) MUHAMMAD AQIL BUKHARI BIN MALIK SHAIFUL ([email protected]) AHMAD NUR IMRAN BIN FAKHRUZZAMAN ([email protected]) NUR GHINAA NAABIGHAH BINTI JAMAL ([email protected]) ABSTRACT EXPANDING PALM OIL PLANTATIONS OR CONSERVING BIODIVERSITY: A CURIOUS CASE IN MALAYSIA S M A G A M A P E R S E K U T U A N B E N T O N G , P A H A N G , M A L A Y S I A title : It is an open secret that Malaysia has long encountered a dilemma to either expand palm oil plantations to boost the nation's economy or limit it as an effort to maintain biodiversity conservation. It has been said that oil palm agriculture is the greatest immediate threat to biodiversity in Southeast Asia (Wilcove,D.S., Koh, L.P, 2010). This puts Malaysia in a difficult standing in trying to maintain the balance between these two conundrums. The objectives of this study is to examine the extent of palm oil plantations expansion in combating climate change, to investigate the extent of biodiversity conservation in combating climate change and to identify Malaysia readiness to limit palm oil plantation expansion to conserve biodiversity. The study methodology utilized is a mixed mode approach, combining qualitative correlational research through meta-analysis, as well as doing secondary research on prior studies of the chosen topics. This includes analyzing research and articles related to said topics plus conducting interviews with employees from World Wide Foundation (WWF), Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) (FELDA) and also aneconomist assisting in giving further insight related to the research topics. The study revealed that palm oil plantation has a significantly low effect on climate change as the conversion of forest into palm oil plantations reduced carbon stocks by over 50% which does not help in containing climate change(Kusin et al. 2017) Another study showed that biodiversity conservation has a high impact on climate change in maintaining diverse habitats as it provides a buffer against extreme weather events which are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change (Furuichi et al.,2017). In addition, the study notes that Malaysia is unprepared to limit the palm oil plantations to conserve biodiversity due to it being the nation’s main source of income (Ismail et al., 2019). A possible solution is to engage in reforestation as it allows the preservation of biodiversity while simultaneously allowing the containment of climate change (Chazdon et al., 2016). Also, it has been suggested that establishment of agroforestry orchards including palm oil plantations may aid biodiversity by providing a wider range of ecological niches to support more diverse bird fauna within industrial monoculture plantations(Yahya, M.S.,Atikah, S.N., Mukri, I. et al,2023). S U B T H E M E 6 L i f e O n L a n d 100
TEACHER ADVISOR DURATUL NAQIAH BINTI MOHD KHALIL 12 FULLY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2024 T h e C l i m a t e E m e r g e n c y : A R a c e W e C a n W i n TH 6 S U B T H E M E L i f e O n L a n d FARZANA BINTI MD AZHAR ([email protected]) FAYHA ZAFIRA BINTI MOHD FAIRUZ ([email protected]) HAWA HAZRINA BINTI AHMAD FAKRIZZAKI SALLEHUDDIN ([email protected]) NUR SITI ATHIRAH BINTI NORAZRI ([email protected]) ABSTRACT FROM BARRIERS TO BUTTERFLIES: MALAYSIAN YOUTH EMBRACING ECOLOGICAL BIODIVERSITY SM SAINS SERI PUTERI, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA title : Environmental Citizenship (EC) is a concept that highlights citizens to have a proenvironmental lifestyle and be responsible in preserving nature and biodiversity, rather than merely acting as consumers. The issue is that young people show a significant lack of responsibility and motivation when it comes to biodiversity conservation, and their disregard is alarming. If this continues, it can disrupt the natural balance of ecosystems, and even cause a mass extinction of endangered species. The objectives of our research are to assess the level of awareness among students regarding the conservation of biodiversity and suggest ways to encourage youth involvement. The methodology involves qualitative research, including literature reviews and online surveys targeting 86 students aged 13 to 16. Based on the results of the survey conducted, the majority of these students are aware of the problem but lack the initiative to participate in preserving nature due to lack of guidance and understanding. Furthermore, they stated that they will be more motivated if they are allowed to do hands-on restoration projects. Thus, by addressing these underlying issues, students will be able to contribute more to conservation efforts. In the future, further research on collaborations among youth groups, government agencies, and NGOs is key for empowering young people to have a bigger impact on this issue. Keywords: Environmental Citizenship, preserving nature, youth involvement, responsibility 101
TEACHER ADVISOR SIH MAHANANI 12 FULLY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2024 T h e C l i m a t e E m e r g e n c y : A R a c e W e C a n W i n TH 6 S U B T H E M E L i f e O n L a n d MUHAMMAD ALWI BAKHTIAR ([email protected]) GHEVIA TERRA IBRAHIM ([email protected]) ALIYYA PUTRI HASNANINGTYAS ([email protected]) SOFIA SYIFA KHOIRUNNISA ([email protected]) ABSTRACT LOCALIZED B.O.W. (BIODIVERSITY ONLINE WEBSITE) S E K O L A H M E N E N G A H A T A S N E G E R I S A T U P U R W O R E J O , I N D O N E S I A title : Biodiversity includes the diverse range of life forms originating from various sources, spanning both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, characterized by a multitude of species. Ensuring its sustainability depends on reinforcing understanding, awareness, and functionality. However, the knowledge and awareness levels remain relatively low. Thus, the students of SMA Negeri 1 Purworejo, as the leaders of tomorrow, need to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of biodiversity. This effort involves promoting a website accessible through a QR code integrated into a keychain. The research aims to broaden the knowledge, enhance the awareness, harness the educational potential of biodiversity, and advocate for environmental conservation within the school community. This research employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The data are gained from previous studies, school databases containing flora collections from 2023, and questionnaires assessing students’ levels of biodiversity knowledge. The subjects of the research are 105 students of 10th grade and 11th grade who attend the survey. The findings of the research show that 64.4% of students possess a limited understanding of species names, scientific classification, and physical description, 22.1% actively engage with biodiversity to support their study, and 15.2% demonstrate environmental awareness. However, there is unanimous agreement among students regarding the necessity to utilize biodiversity for educational and conservation purposes. The website serves as a repository of biodiversity literature specific to SMA Negeri 1 Purworejo, with the aim of enhancing knowledge, awareness, and the effective utilization of biodiversity resources. Keywords: Biodiversity, Education, Website 102
TEACHER ADVISOR TEACHER ADVISOR ÖZNUR ÖZCÜ ÖZNUR ÖZCÜ 12 FULLY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2024 T h e C l i m a t e E m e r g e n c y : A R a c e W e C a n W i n TH 6 S U B T H E M E L i f e O n L a n d DILAY ARSLANTÜRK ([email protected]) ZEYNEP ECE ÜÇBUDAK ([email protected]) İKBAL ERIKLI ([email protected]) ELIF NAZ YILMAZ ([email protected]) ABSTRACT PROMOTING BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IS THE WAY FORWARD K A B A T A Ș E R K E K H I G H S C H O O L , I S T A N B U L , T U R K E Y title : The climate emergency is escalating, with rising temperatures and extreme weather events threatening our planet. Human activities, especially fossil fuel use, are driving this crisis, leading to more intense storms, droughts, and heatwaves. These changes jeopardize ecosystems, wildlife, and human well-being. Urgent action is needed to combat this growing threat and protect our future. As we questioned in our topic, what is the role of biodiversity conservation in a climate emergency? We aim to emphasize the importance of biodiversity, make people deduce from the situation and draw more attention to the problem. During our research, we acquire essential information with secondary research methods by advancing the point of examining various studies and articles related to the topic. In addition, we used both quantitative and qualitative data analysis while processing the information we got. This study showed that biodiversity conservation is highly affected by the climate. Large numbers of species are in danger of becoming extinct. To get rid of this terrifying situation, people need to take action as soon as possible. Nevertheless, they do not have sufficient opportunities, such as funding, public awareness or enough space on land, which supports them in producing constructive outcomes. Thus, to ensure an appropriate step on this way, the government and individuals have to pay enough attention to it. A primary solution is to provide needed awareness by organizing conferences at schools or working places, using posters and social media platforms. It may seem like a person cannot make a difference, yet, every step taken by an individual will cause an idea or solution to appear and grow up. These measures can be taken to enlighten people about promoting biodiversity conservation. Keywords: Climate, Biodiversity, Public Awareness 103
TEACHER ADVISOR RIKA PRASTIKA 12 FULLY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2024 T h e C l i m a t e E m e r g e n c y : A R a c e W e C a n W i n TH 6 S U B T H E M E L i f e O n L a n d KEANA HUMAIRA ZAHRA ([email protected]) MAHRES FATAHAYA ([email protected]) MUHAMMAD ARKAN HAIDAR ([email protected]) MUHAMMAD SYAFIQ ALFATHONI ([email protected]) ABSTRACT INVENTORY OF MANGROVE TYPES AND THEIR ROLES IN MANGROVE CONSERVATION IN NORTH JAKARTA S E K O L A H I S L A M F I T R A H A L F I K R I , D E P O K / I N D O N E S I A title : Indonesia is currently threatened by rising sea levels caused by erosion and abrasion in the coasts due to mangrove destruction, one of which is in Jakarta. Mangrove forest destruction is caused by land use changes for settlements, fish or shrimp farms, and water quality degradation due to pollution. CNN Indonesia stated that the difference between water levels and land in Jakarta is about 30-100 cm. This can cause a higher potential for flooding. This research aims to gather data on mangrove species and their roles in Muara Angke Mangrove Conservation Area, North Jakarta. The descriptive qualitative method is used in this research, which collects data through observation, interview, literature study, and samples of a few types of plants. The result shows that there are 11 species of mangrove which come from 8 families: Avicennia alba, Avicennia marina, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza, Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophora mucronata, Rhizophora stylosa, Sonneratia caseolaris, Terminalia catappa, Acrostichum aureum, Morinda citrifolia, Sansevieria sp., and Nypa frutican. Further, mangrove forests are essential in decreasing the rising sea level threat; absorbing carbon dioxide and metal; becoming a habitat for other types of wildlife; and fertilizing the beach and coastal areas near the mangrove forests. Some mangrove varieties can be used to produce food since they are high in nutrients for humans. It is also found that Muara Angke Mangrove Conservation cultivates Rhizophora mucronata because they grow faster than other mangrove types. In conclusion, maintaining the biodiversity of mangrove forests is vital to protecting the ecosystem balance. Keywords: Mangrove, Biodiversity, Conservation. 104
12 FULLY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2024 T h e C l i m a t e E m e r g e n c y : A R a c e W e C a n W i n TH 6 S U B T H E M E L i f e O n L a n d TEACHER ADVISOR SULTON LANGKET MR. FAISAN HAYEEMAHSALAEH ([email protected]) MR. THIRAWIT KHARITRUNG ([email protected]) MS. SUNWANEE LANGYANAI ([email protected]) MS. RAVINA MANKAKAT ([email protected]) ABSTRACT “ N E W H O P E ” A T R E E T R A C K I N G A P P L I C A T I O N P R I N C E S S C H U L A B H O R N S C I E N C E H I G H S C H O O L S A T U N , T H A I L A N D title : The escalating human population leads to widespread deforestation as demand for land surges, driving extensive forest clearance for agriculture, urbanization, and industry. Recent statistics reveal that the world loses an estimated 10 million hectares of forest annually, equivalent to 27 soccer fields every minute. This deforestation disrupts ecosystems, threatens biodiversity, and worsens climate change. Consequently, preserving and restoring green terrestrials are essential for combating climate change and protecting every life on land. The “New Hope” application harnesses the power of technology to address the pressing issues of deforestation and climate change. The app empowers users to take action, promote sustainability, and share environmental information. The app offers an engaging virtual world experience, where users can connect, share, and collaborate towards a greener future. The methodology of this app involves the innovative use of mobile technology, allowing users to easily input information about the trees they plant, including name, date, location, and pictures. The more trees they planted, the more points they earned, which contributed to their ranking within the app’s community. Moreover, the app will notify users to track the tree, and also provides volunteers for areas where users cannot track trees themselves. The app allows users to monitor the growth and impact of their planted trees in real-time, providing valuable insights into carbon reduction and environmental stewardship. By harnessing technology, the app empowers individuals to make a tangible difference in forest conservation, contributing to a greener and more sustainable planet for future generations. Keywords: Deforestation, Conservation, Virtual world 105
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