ASEAN Biodiversity Heroes

Viet Nam Dang Huy Huynh Nominator: Dr. Nguyen Van Tai, Chairman ASOEN-Viet Nam, Director General, Viet Nam Environment Administration, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Viet Nam Senior scientist fosters exchange of knowledge and solutions to conserve Viet Nam’s biodiversity Prof. Dang Huy Huynh is a senior scientist and one of Viet Nam’s leading experts […]

Thailand Nonn Panitvong Nominator: Dr. WIjarn Simachaya, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, ASOEN Chair -Thailand Biodiversity expert and business leader raises public awareness of biodiversity through taxonomy Firm in the belief that people should know the living things around them to understand the need to conserve them, biodiversity expert and business leader […]

Singapore Leo Tan Wee Hin Nominator: Dr. Lena Chan, Group Director, National Biodiversity Centre, National Parks Board, Singapore, Governing Board Member, ACB Outstanding science educator champions biodiversity outreach and education Known as the most visible and enduring figure in the Singapore biodiversity community, Prof. Leo Tan Wee Hin is an outstanding science educator and passionate […]

Philippines Angel C. Alcala Nominator: Atty. Ernesto D. Adobo, Jr., Undersecretary for Administration, Finance and Management, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines National scientist champions coastal resource management “A relentless conservationist and an untiring mentor who takes each opportunity to share his thoughts and insights to all and anyone from all walks of life” […]

Myanmar Maung Maung Kyi Nominator: Mr. Win Naing Thaw, Director, Nature and Wildlife Conservation Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MoNREC), Governing Board Member, ACB Conservationist promotes community participation to conserve various habitats As a 17-year-old medicine student in the 1970s, Dr. Maung Maung Kyi dreamt of establishing a botanical garden in the […]

Malaysia Zakri Abdul Hamid Nominator: Ybhg. Dato’ Sri Azizan Bin Ahmad, Secretary-General, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Malaysia, Governing Board Member of ACB, ASOEN Chair – Malaysia Eminent scientist and diplomat makes lasting impact on analysis and assessment of global biodiversity and ecosystem services Hailed as a “giant among men” in Malaysia, Tan Sri […]

Lao PDR Nitsavanh Louangkhot Pravongviengkham Nominator: Mr. Lonkham Atsanavong, Acting Director General, Department of Environmental Quality Promotion, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao PDR, ASOEN Chair –Lao PDR Business leader promotes environment-friendly agricultural production With 8,000 to 11,000 species of flowering plants, 150 to 200 species of reptiles and amphibians, 700 species of birds, […]

Indonesia Alex Waisimon Nominator: Dr. Henry Bastaman, Director General, Forest and Environment Research, Development and Innovation Agency, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia Indigenous community leader protects Papua’s forests for future generations Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province, is known for its lush rainforests and diverse wildlife including the famed birds of paradise. Like most biodiversity-rich places, […]