Research
MPOGCF Biodiversity Forum 2024: Held at Resorts World Awana, Genting Highlands, Malaysia, from May 7–9, 2024. Hosted by the Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF), it focused on strengthening biodiversity conservation within the plantation sector and fostering sustainable practices.
Speakers – BioD Forum 2024
Dr Vijaya, MPOB
Sustainability practices of the Malaysian Oil Palm Industry with a focus on Biodiversity
Mohd Firdaus Ahmad Tarmizi, MPOC
Sustainable Malaysian Palm Oil : Rising to Global Challenges and Expectations
Dr Nurzhafarina Othman, Seratu Aatai
Understanding barriers and benefits to adopting elephant coexistence practices
in oil palm plantation landscapes in Lower Kinabatangan, Sabah.
Mohd Khalis, Earthworm Foundation
Achieving Co Existence with Elephants in Sg Ara, Kota Tinggi, Johor
Nur Azura, PERHILITAN
Intervention of Wildlife Management Plan: to minimize agriculture project’s impact
Nor Aida Ghani, SD Guthrie
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Human-Wildlife Conflicts (HWC) Mitigation Plantation
Jules Crawshaw, PT Hijau Daun
HCV-HCS in highly modified landscapes and established plantations in Indonesia
Dr Wong, MEME
Achieving harmonious coexistence with elephants: increasing safety for people and elephants
Biodiversity Forum 2026
The Biodiversity Forum 2026, held at The Everly Putrajaya on 3–4 June 2026, serves as a strategic platform to enhance awareness, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and strengthen collaboration among diverse stakeholders in addressing human–wildlife conflict in Malaysia, particularly within oil palm plantation landscapes. The forum aims to introduce and promote the concept of coexistence as a sustainable, long-term management approach that supports a harmonious balance between plantation operations and biodiversity conservation, while fostering greater commitment towards responsible and resilient landscape management.
Speakers – BioD Forum 2026
Dr Marc Ancrenaz, HUTAN
Changing ecology and adaptation of the orangutan to oil palm dominated landscapes: A case study in the Lower Kinabatangan"
Dr Nurzhafarina Othman, UMS and Seratu Aatai
Who Carries the Cost of Coexistence?
Lessons from Developing a Human-Elephant Conflict Risk-Sharing Mechanism in Malaysia
En Salman bin Haji Saaban, PERHILITAN
Understanding the need for Elephant Corridors in Multi-Use Landscapes towards Coexistence
Siti Nur'Ain, JHL Sabah
Bornean Elephant Action Plan in Sabah (2020-2029) Reviewed 2025: Progress lessons Learned & Way Forward
Rashidah Maqbool Rehman, Sawit Kinabalu Group
BIODIVERSITY FORUM (SESSION II) Implementing Co-existence in
Sg Pin Conservation Area Challenges & Limitations for Conservation Initiatives
Tan Chen Zhi, Tradewinds Plantation
Challenges & Limitations in Implementing Coexistence with Wildlife in Oil Palm Plantations: TPB's Experience
Hasliza Abu Hashim, UPM
