Science and Technology: Sustainable Development in Biodiversity

Presented by SGInnovate and Japan Science and Technology Agency

Variety is the spice of life, and biodiversity is vital to the core of humanity and the sustainability of our surroundings. Land, sea, and air – the wide variety and complex interactions between species help keep ecosystems functional and make economies globally more productive.

Discover from researchers and scientists as they share innovative research and solutions to ensure the continued and sustainable production of Nature’s gifts.

With the purpose to bridge Japan’s and Singapore’s Science, Technology and Innovation ecosystems for knowledge sharing and collaboration opportunities, SGInnovate and the Japan Science & Technology Agency are co-presenting a series of talks by notable startups, researchers and corporate innovators on various Deep Tech topics.

Date: 10 Nov 2020, Tuesday
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am (Singapore Time / UTC+8)

Programme:

10:30am – 10:35am: Opening by SGInnovate and JST
10:35am – 10:40am: Presentation on Introduction of Japan-ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Platform (JASTIP) for Sustainable Development by Ryuichi Fukuhara, Programme Coordinator, JASTIP
10:40am – 11:00am: Presentation on Biodiversity-Based Economy in ASEAN Countries for The Sustainable Development of The Region by Prof Mamoru Kanzaki, Professor, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University
11:00am – 11:20am: Presentation on Chemical Ecology and Natural Products from Indonesian Marine Invertebrates by Dr Masteria Yunovilsa Putra, Researcher, Research Centre for Biotechnology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences
11:20am – 11:30am: Presentation by Dr Shawn Kaihekulani Yamauchi Lum, President, Nature Society (Singapore)

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