The second day of the Brunei Darussalam Conference On Forest: "Forests And Biodiversity: Unveiling Its Economic Potential" continued yesterday morning at the International Convention Centre in Berakas. The Conference is in conjunction with the Brunei Mid-Year Conference and Exhibition 2021 or MYCE.

Present was Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism. A representative from Brunei Darussalam presented 3 topics with the theme "Research Opportunities: Economic Diversification and Protection". Meanwhile, a representative from Malaysia tabled "Human-Crocodile Conflict: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities.

Earlier, Awang Joffre bin Haji Ali Ahmad, Acting Senior Special Duty Officer, Forestry Department in his presentation titled 'Brunei Darussalam's Forest Biodiversity is Special' highlighted 4 main topics which cover, 'Brunei, a Special Enclave: Geology and Ecology, and Continuing the biodiversity exploration programme.

Source: Radio Television Brunei