The 4th Biennial Conference of Tropical Biodiversity (BCTB) 2025: Mainstreaming Multidisciplinary Approaches to Biodiversity Studies for Sustainable Development

Abstract

Background The study of biodiversity has been a focus of research and academic attention for decades. Biodiversity encompasses various forms of life, from plant and animal species to microorganisms, which play a vital role in maintaining environmental quality, climate stability, and food security. This diversity is not only crucial for maintaining the balance of nature but also provides numerous direct and indirect benefits to humans. Biodiversity plays a key role in ecosystem processes that support food security, the provision of medicines, climate protection, water regulation, and much more. Conversely, the loss of biodiversity can disrupt ecosystem stability, reduce the quality of human life, and increase vulnerability to climate change and other environmental threats. However, in recent decades, global biodiversity has experienced a significant decline. Unsustainable development has become a major factor threatening the sustainability of biodiversity. This phenomenon not only threatens the balance of ecosystems but also impacts various aspects of human life, including the economy, health, and food security. Sustainable development that balances economic, social, and environmental aspects is key to balancing biodiversity preservation with human needs. Therefore, integrating biodiversity studies with the concept of sustainable development is crucial. The global regime, through the United Nations (UN), has called for integrated sustainable development through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) platform. Despite the passage of time, this campaign has yet to show significant change, as evidenced by the ongoing decline in biodiversity. Similar to other issues, efforts to address biodiversity management issues or challenges require a more comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. Biodiversity cannot be understood and protected through a single discipline alone; it requires collaboration across various fields, including biology, ecology, economics, social sciences, and technology. List of Committees are available in this PDF.

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