FM12-NBCS 2026 Schedule

9-14 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 12, 2026, 3:05 PM
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PRE-EVENT | Sunday, 8 Feb 2026

Time Agenda Notes Venue
18:00 – 21:00 RE-REGISTRATION I Re-registration I Please show your conference pass/ invitation and ID at the registration desk to be exchanged with the conference kit Event Check-in Desk, Swiss Bel, 2nd Floor

DAY 1 | Monday, 9 Feb 2026

Time Agenda Speakers/ Moderators Venue
07:30 – 09:00 RE-REGISTRATION II Re-registration - Please show your conference pass/ invitation and ID at the registration desk Please show your conference pass/ invitation and ID at the registration desk to be exchanged with the conference kit Gedung PKK & Auditorium Provinsi Papua Barat
09:00 – 10:00 OPENING CEREMONY & WELCOME REMARKS Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks & report: Co-Chair of The 12th Flora Malesiana Symposium & International Nature-Based Solutions Conference Prof. Dr. Charlie Danny Heatubun, S.Hut, M.Si
Welcome Remarks: Bupati Manokwari Hermus Indou, S.IP., M.H.
Welcome Remarks: President of Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) Prof. Dr. Ir. Daniel Murdiyarso, M.S.
Welcome Remarks: Co-Chair of Flora Malesiana Board of Foundation Dr. Daniel C. Thomas, Senior Researcher, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Welcome Remarks: Governor of West Papua Drs. Dominggus Mandacan, M.Si
10:00 - 10:15 PHOTO SESSION Photo session- VIP West Papua Government Protocoler
10:30 - 12:00 PLENARY SESSION 1 Plenary Session 1 – Nature-Based Climate Solutions: Concepts & Practices Moderator: Prof. Dr. Ir. Jonni Marwa, S.Hut, M.Si, IPU, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs of the University of Papua
Prof. Dr. Ir. Daniel Murdiyarso, M.S., President of Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI)
Bustar Maitar S.Hut., Founder & CEO of EcoNusa
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:30 PLENARY SESSION 2 Plenary Session 2 – "What We Cannot Name, We Cannot Protect: Floristic Taxonomy and Conservation in New Guinea and beyond", Moderator: Prof. Dr. Ir. Jonni Marwa, S.Hut, M.Si, IPU, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs of the University of Papua Gedung PKK & Auditorium Provinsi Papua Barat
Dr. Timothy Utteridge, Director Botanical Research, (Singapore Botanic Gardens), Co-Chair of Flora Malesiana Board of Foundation
Dr. Daniel C. Thomas, Senior Researcher, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Prof. Dr. Hugo Warami, Rektor Universitas Papua
14:30 - 16:00 PLENARY SESSION 3 Plenary Session 3 – Nature-Based Climate Solutions - Challenges and Opportunities Moderator: Prof. Jatna Supriatna Ph.D., Chairman of the Basic Science Commission at Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) Gedung PKK & Auditorium Provinsi Papua Barat
Tomi Haryadi, Director of Food, Land and Water Program, WRI Indonesia
Mr. Muljadi Tantra, PT Bintuni Utama Murni Wood Industries
Prof. Ismunandar Ph.D., Staff Ahli Kementrian Kebudayaan Bidang Hubungan antar Lembaga, member of AIPI
16:00 - 16:15 Coffee break
17:45 - 18:00 PHOTO SESSION ALL PARTICIPANTS
18:30 - 21:00 TO GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
18:30 – 21:00 WELCOME DINNER Book Launch: "Palm of New Guinea" Prof. Dr. Charlie Danny Heatubun, S.Hut, M.Si., Drs. Dominggus Mandacan, M.Si Papua Barat Province Governor's Office
MoU signing - Kabupaten Pegunungan Bintang and Pemerintah Provinsi Papua Barat Spei Yan Bidana, ST., M.Si. Drs. Dominggus Mandacan, M.Si
Awarding Co-Chairs of The 12th Flora Malesiana Symposium & International Nature-Based Solutions Conference
Welcome Dinner hosted by the Governor of Papua Barat Drs. Dominggus Mandacan, M.Si

DAY 2 | Tuesday, 10 Feb 2026

Time Agenda Rundown Speakers/ Moderators Venue / Notes
08:30 - 09:30 PLENARY SESSION 4 Plenary Session 4 - Development of Papua Biodiversity Research Centre Moderator : Dr. Abdulrokhman Kartonegoro, Associate Researcher, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Kaimana Room, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Prof. Alexandre Antonelli, Executive Director of Science at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Prof. Jatna Supriatna Ph.D., Chairman of the Basic Science Commission at Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI)
09:30– 10:30 PARALLEL SESSION 1 1.1. Biodiversity and Environmental Management Room1: Biodiversity and Environmental Management Moderator: Dr. Renee Lorica, Senior Research Fellow (National University of Singapore) Mansinam Room, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Leveraging Biodiversity Indicators for Sustainable Environmental Management in Gorontalo Province Dr. Zulham Sirajuddin, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo
From Amusement to Awareness: Humor in Mop Papua for Communicating Plant Biodiversity Dr. Ikma Citra Ranteallo, Universitas Udayana
Bridging Biodiversity and Livelihoods: The Javan Gibbon Conservation Model Arif Setiawan, SWARAOWA INDONESIA
From policy to practice and back - The German Federal Action Plan on Nature-based Solutions for Climate and Biodiversity - perspectives from the federal and state levels Tom Kirschey1 & Dr. Josef Tumbrinck2 Tom Kirschey
1.2. NBS and Communities (1) Room 2: NBS and Communities (1) Moderator: Dr. Celine Chong Xin Yi, Research Fellow (National University of Singapore) Bintuni Room, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
From Tradition to Policy: Institutionalising Sasi as Indonesia’s Effective Nature-Based Solution Ms. Miya Irawati, Monash University, Indonesia
Combining remote-sensing technology, artificial intelligence, and Indigenous knowledge to accelerate biodiversity monitoring and conservation and inform nature-based solutions in Indonesian Papua Dr. James Kempton, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Operationalizing Nature Based Climate Solutions; Local Initiatives, Market Challenges, and the Path to Sustainable Livelihoods in Papua Ms. Seriani Tonglo, WRI Indonesia
1.3. Plant Systematics and Evolution Room 3: Plant Systematics and Evolution Moderator: Dr. Timothy Utteridge, Director Botanical Research, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Co-Chair of Flora Malesiana Board of Foundation Kaimana Room, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Cryptic diversity of aquatic plants in the Asia-Pacific region: a case of Blyxa (Hydrocharitaceae) Dr. Yu Ito, Setsunan University
Constructing a phylogenetic framework for Calophyllaceae, with emphasis on genera found in Malesia Wei Wei Seah, Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Singapore Botanic Gardens
New insights into sectional circumscriptions and relationships in Malesian Begonia from target-capture phylogenomics Dr. Daniel Thomas, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Exploring the timing and mode of evolution of Asian and Australasian biogeographic exchanges in a framework of global biogeography Dr. Jun Wen, Smithsonian Institution
10:30-11:30 PARALLEL SESSION 2 2.1. NBS and Communities (2) Room 1: NBS and Communities (2) Moderator: Dr. Renee Lorica, Senior Research Fellow (National University of Singapore) Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
NbS-Communities_Karlena Arsyad_Ilengi Agroforestry Policy Mrs. Karlena Arsyad, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo
Ap Iwol as the Center of Life of the Ok Mek Min Cultural Community and a Biodiversity Landscape Conservation Stronghold in the Heart of New Guinea Mr. Hendrikus Hada, Ph.D., Universitas Cenderawasih
From Local Knowledge to Sustainability _Hendri Dr. Paulus Boli, S.Pi., M.Si., Fakultas Perikanan dan Ilmu Kelautan (FPIK), University of Papua
Collaborative Management of the Mahkota Permata Tanah Papua Area Prof. Antoni Ungirwalu, Fahutan Universitas Papua
2.2. Plant Conservation, Local Flora and Citizen Science Room 2: Plant Conservation, Local Flora and Citizen Science Moderator: Prof. Ismunandar Ph.D., Staff Ahli Kementrian Kebudayaan Bidang Hubungan antar Lembaga, member of AIPI Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Supporting Conservation and Research through Grants and Publications: The Efforts of The American Begonia Society and The Gesneriad Society - Stephen Maciejewski Mr. Stephen Maciejewski, American Begonia Society/The Gesneriad Society
Where, and how many, vascular plant records should be collected in New Guinea to help inform conservation prioritisation? - James Kempton Dr. James Kempton, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Expert-led biodiversity data curation unmasks range distortions and cryptic extinction risk driven by widespread misidentification in a megadiverse hotspot: Insights from Philippine Begonia - Mark Arcebal Naive Mr. Mark Arcebal Naive, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Conservation challenge of Jering Menduyung Nature Tourism Park, West Bangka, Indonesia – Local wisdom abandonment? - Eddy Nurtjahya Mr. Eddy Nurtjahya, Universitas Bangka Belitung
2.3. Mangroves & Seagrass Room 3: NBCS - Mangroves & Seagrass Moderator: Dr. Celine Chong Xin Yi, Research Fellow (National University of Singapore) Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Nature Based Climate Solutions in Mangrove Forest Landscape Mr. Muljadi Tantra, PT Bintuni Utama Murni Wood Industries
Mangroves & Seagrass- Climate, carbon and sustainable management of mangrove and seagrass ecosystems Dr. Michiel Van Breugel, National University of Singapore
Pengelolaan Ruang Pemanfaatan Sumberdaya Perikanan Berbasis Kearifan Lokal di Kawasan Hutan Mangrove Merauke, Provinsi Papua Selatan Yuanike Kaber
Local Ecological Knowledge in Mangrove Management and Utilizations Proposed for Nature-Based Climate Solution and Coastal Communities Livelihood Resilience in Indonesian West New Guinea Prof. Wahyudi Pono, UNIPA
11:30- 12:30 Lunch Break
12:30 - 14:00 PARALLEL SESSION 3 3.1. Coral Reefs and Fisheries (RESCHEDULED: 14:30 - 15:30) Room 1: Coral Reefs and Fisheries Moderator: Dr. Renee Lorica, Senior Research Fellow (National University of Singapore) Bintuni, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Scaling-up Evaluation of Coral Reef Restoration around the Coral Triangle Dr. Gretchen Christina Coffman, National University of Singapore
Adaptive management strategy of the temporary closure system in marine conservation by the local communities in Papua, Indonesia - Widiastuti Mrs. Nurhani Widiastuti, University of Montpellier, GAIA Doctoral School, France / Feronika Manohas
Ridge-to-Reef Solutions for Coral Reef Resilience: Wastewater Gardens, Sustainable Tourism, and Community-Led Stewardship in the Coral Triangle - Max Ammer Mr. Max Ammer, Raja Ampat Research and Conservation Centre
3.2 Plant Ecology and Diversity in Malesian Region Room 2: Plant Ecology and Diversity in Malesian Region Moderator: Dr. Jana Leong-Skornickova, Singapore Botanic Gardens Kaimana Room, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Climbing Mechanism and Vascular Variant Diversity of Lianas in Lowland Evergreen Forest of Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve, Philippines - John Karlo Saddoy Mr. John Karlo Saddoy, Department of Forest Biological Sciences, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Beyond Ficus: Keystone Plant Species of Singapore and the Wider Region - Reuben Lim Mr. Chong Jin Reuben Lim, DHI Water & Environment
From Phylogeny to Flora: Diversity of Maesa (Primulaceae) in New Guinea - Pirada Sumanon Dr. Pirada Sumanon, Silpakorn University
Architectural Model of Trees in Yemang Forest, Yongsu Desoyo Village, Jayapura Regency - Yolanda Duwiri Ms. Yolanda Duwiri S.Si, Yappenda
3.3. Tropical Forests and Peatlands Room 3: Tropical Forests and Peatlands Moderator: Dr. Celine Chong Xin Yi, Research Fellow (National University of Singapore) Mansinam, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Landscape-Scale Peatland Conservation and Restoration as a Nature-Based Solution: Lessons from the Katingan-Mentaya Project, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia Dr. Taryono Darusman, PT Rimba Makmur Utama
Nesting Challenges - Ensuring Coexistence Between Project-Level and Jurisdictional Nature-Based Solutions in Indonesia - James Askew Dr. James Askew, NatureVerse Inc.
Forest Cover Change in The Cycloop’s Mountain Nature Reserve Jayapura Between 2014 and 2024_John Herman Mampioper John Mampioper
Community-Led Agroforestry for Livelihoods, Food Security, and Climate Resilience in Kebar, Tambrauw, West Papua Ms. Shannon Latumahina, Stewards for Nature Foundation
The Dangerous Beauty_Morning Glory and Its Impact on the Sea Turtle Conservation in Tambrauw Regency, Indonesia Yusuf Jentewo, Program Sains untuk Konservasi, LPPM-UNIPA
14:15 - 14:30 Room Break
14:30 - 16:00 PLENARY SESSION 5.1. Plenary Session 5.1 –Integrated Landscape Management in Tanah Papua MC: Renee/ Celine Kaimana Ballroom, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Prof. Dr. Ir. Arif Satria, SP.,M.Si, Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
Bpk. Ahmad Munawir, S.Hut, M.Si Direktur Konservasi Spesies dan Genetik Direktorat Jenderal Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam dan Ekosistem Kementerian Kehutanan (online)
Dr. Robert Nasi, Director General CIFOR - Director of Science CIFOR-ICRAF (online)
Dr. Ir. Nur Masripatin M.For.Sc. (Climate Change and Forestry)Founder - Global Klima AnalitikaINDONESIA (online)
16:00 - 16:15 Coffee Break
16:15 - 17:45 PLENARY SESSION 5.2 Plenary Session 5.2 – Integrated Landscape Management in Tanah Papua Moderator: Yance de Fretes Ph.D., EcoNusa Kaimana Ballroom, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Prof. Dr. Tim Flannery, Professor at the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, University of Melbourne
La Ode M Syarif, Ph.D, Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Hasanuddin
Bpk. Hairil Anwar, Dinas Kehutanan Prov. Kalimantan Barat
17:45 - 18:30 NBCS CLOSING NBCS Closing Session MC: Celine & Renee Prof. Jatna Supriatna Ph.D., Prof. Dr. Charlie Danny Heatubun, S.Hut, M.Si, FLS Kaimana Ballroom, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
18:30-20:30 POSTER PRESENTATION & DINNER POSTER PRESENTATION , DINNER & NETWORKING Kaimana Ballroom, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari

DAY 3 | Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026

Time Agenda Rundown Speakers/ Moderators Venue / Notes
09:00 – 10:00 PLENARY SESSION 6 PLENARY SESSION 6 - The first checklist and a new online presence for Flora Malesiana Dr. Mark Hughes, Taxonomy Research Leader for Southeast Asia, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Kaimana Ballroom, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Mr. Jimmy Wanma, S.Hut, M.App.Sc, S.Hut, M.App.Sc, Biology and Forest Protection Laboratory, University of Papua
Paulus Waterpauw, Tim Pecepatan Pembangunan Papua
10:00 - 10:15 Coffee Break
10:15 – 11:45 PARALLEL SESSION 4: 4.1. Plant Systematics and Evolution Room 1: Plant Systematics and Evolution Moderator: Prof. Agustinus Murdjoko Bintuni, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Floral Diversity and Non-Timber Forest Products in the Bird Head Region - Reynauld Kesaulija Mr. Reynold Kesaulija S.Hut. MM., Dinas Kehutanan Provinsi Papua Barat Daya, Universitas Indonesia
Diversity of Arecaceae in Makbon Forest Ms. Eldy Aprilia Tutupary, Universitas Papua
Resolving Taxonomic Confusion in Medicinal ‘Akapulko’: Integrative Morphological and Phylogenetic Delimitation of Senna alata (L.) Roxb. and Senna reticulata Willd. Irwin & Barneby Accessions in the Philippines - Ericka Jane Pasamba Ms. Ericka Jane Pasamba, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Beyond Phylogeny: Integrative approach to species delimitation in the recently diversified genus Kirganelia (Phyllanthaceae) - Eva Kristinawati Mrs. Eva Kristinawati Putri, Naturalis Biodiversity Center
4.2. Plant Systematics and Evolution Room 2: Plant Systematics and Evolution Dr. Timothy Utteridge, Director Botanical Research, (Singapore Botanic Gardens), Co-Chair of Flora Malesiana Board of Foundation Kaimana Ballroom, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Rhamnaceae for Flora Malesiana progress and prospects - Timothy Utteridge Dr. Timothy Utteridge, Singapore Botanic Gardens
The first plastome of the Philippine endemic Tristaniopsis decorticata (Merr.) Peter G.Wilson & J.T.Waterh. provides insights into the phylogenetic relationships of the newly established tribe Tristaniopsideae (Myrtaceae) - Emmanuel Bonifacio S. Timog Mr. Emmanuel Bonifacio S. Timog, Department of Forest Biological Sciences, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Phylogenomic analyses of complete plastomes and GBS data reveal multiple independently evolving lineages and historical reticulation within the Vitex trifolia complex (Lamiaceae) - Renerio P. Gentallan Jr Mr. Renerio P. Gentallan Jr, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Freycinetia Gaud. Pandanaceae in Forest Tailing Natural Succession Dr. Nurhaidah Sinaga, Forestry Department University of Papua
The chloroplast genome of Sandoricum koetjape (Burm.f.) Merr. provides phylogenomic support for its placement within subfamily Melioideae (Meliaceae) - Kristine Joyce O. Quiñones-Arribado Ms. Kristine Joyce O. Quiñones-Arribado, University of the Philippines Los Banos
4.3. Plant Systematics and Evolution Room 3: Plant Systematics and Evolution Moderator: Yance de Fretes Ph.D., EcoNusa Mansinam Room, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Updating the Taxonomic Status of Rhododendron in the Malesian Region Mr. Yasper Michael Mambrasar, Badan Riset dan Innovasi Nasional(BRIN)
The Violaceae Collections at the Central National Herbarium (CAL) – historic specimens and their impact on contemporary Malesian floristic research Ms. Jennifer de Muria, Alta Terra LLC
Zingiberaceae Species in Timika Forest, West New Guinea Ms. Herlina Wambrauw, Fakultas Kehutanan-UNIPA
Ferns Diversity in Sago, Mangrove, Secondary Forest and Grassland, South Manokwari Ms. Ruth Dhea Viella Duwiri, UNIPA
A Morphological Revision of Section Whitia in Cyrtandra (Gesneriaceae) from Malesia Mr. Roland Ahmad, Universitas Indonesia
11:45– 12:45 Lunch Break
12:45 - 14:15 PARALLEL SESSION 5 5.1. Plant Conservation, Local Flora and Citizen Science Room 1: Plant Conservation, Local Flora and Citizen Science Moderator: Dr. Mark Hughes, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Kaimana Ballroom, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
BREL-Borneo: Biodiverse Restoration for Ecosystems and Livelihoods Dr. Mark Hughes, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Integrating Genetic Diversity and Silvicultural Traits to Support the Conservation of Dipterocarpus gracilis in Jawa Dr. Ir. Nesty Pratiwi Romadini, UGM
DICOT- How biodiversity science and community-led conservation can protect threatened forests and livelihoods: a case study in Sulawesi Ms. Carmen Puglisi Ph.D., Missouri Botanical Garden
The Tropical Important Plant Areas framework, a tool to document and conserve the flora of the Bird’s Head Peninsula Mr. Sebastian Hatt, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Diversity and Conservation Status of Vascular Plants in Tawai Forest Reserve, Telupid, Sabah, Malaysia Mr. Jonathan Jimmey Lucas, Sabah Forestry Department
5.2. Ethnobotany & Economic Botany Room 2: Ethnobotany & Economic Botany Moderator: Dr. Ludia Wambrauw, UNIPA Mansinam Room, Swiss Belhotel Manokwari
Ethnobotanical Study of the Sougb Tribe in the Bokoma Customary Forest Area, Kaprus Village, Manokwari, West Papua Dr. Simon Sutarno, UNIPA
Utilization of Phylogenies for the Discovery of Natural Medicinal Resources from the Philippine Flora Dr. Jayson Chavez, University of Santo Tomas- Manila
Ethnobotanical Knowledge of The Nowyadama Ethnic Group in Waropen, Papua: Implications for Biodiversity Conservation and Community Resilience Ms. Merry C Sokoy, University of Indonesia
Pemanfaatan Tools Monitoring dalam mengukur kemandirian Usaha Masyarakat di Tanah Papua Mrs. Feronica Manohas, Yayasan WWF Indonesia
5.3. Ethnobotany & Economic Botany Room 3: Ethnobotany & Economic Botany Moderator: Dr. Agustinus Murdjoko, S.Hut., M.Si, UNIPA Bintuni Room, Swiss Belhotel
Palm Ethnobotany in the Philippines A Review and an Ethnobotanical Survey of Metroxylon sagu Ms. Aileen Grace Delima, Tunghai University, Taiwan & Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taiwan
Diversity of Fern Species in The Kongoi Forest Ms. Herlina Wambrauw, Fakultas Kehutanan-UNIPA
Preliminary Ethnobotany Study of Moi Ethnic Group, Southwest Papua, Indonesia Mr. Hani Ristiawan S.Hut., Fauna & Flora Indonesia
THE SPECIES OF MARANTIACEAE IN TIMIKA Mr. Putra Alexander W Sugino, UNIPA
14:15 - 14:30 Room Break
14:30 - 16:00 PARALLEL SESSION 6 6.1. Plant Conservation, Local Flora and Citizen Science Room 1: Plant Conservation, Local Flora and Citizen Science Moderator Dr. Pudja M. Utomo, BRIN Kaimana Room, Swiss Belhotel
Masoyi (Cryptocarya massoy); Aromatic Plant Endemic to Papua Island Dr. Pudja M. Utomo, BRIN
Flora projects as drivers of fundamental biodiversity research: examples from species discovery and conservation in Singapore Dr. Jana Leong-Skornickova, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Advancing Plant Conservation through the Heart of Borneo (HoB) Scientific Expeditions in Sabah Dr. Joan Teresa Pereira, Sabah Forestry Department
From Reclamation to Conservation: A Case Study of Rhododendron in the Freeport Mining Area, Papua, Indonesia Mr. Yasper Michael Mambrasar, Badan Riset dan Innovasi Nasional(BRIN)
Potensi Hasil Hutan Bukan Kayu (HHBK) Pala dan Masohi di Hutan Adat Bokoma, Kaprus Manokwari Selatan, Papua Barat Mr. Aluisius Entama, S.Hut, Ekozona
6.2. Plant Conservation, Local Flora and Citizen Science Room 2: Plant Conservation, Local Flora and Citizen Science Moderator: Mr. Jimmy Wanma, S.Hut, M.App.Sc, Biology and Forest Protection Laboratory, University of Papua Mansinam Room, Swiss Belhotel
Unveiling Hidden Treasures Morphological Characterization of Native Orchids for Regional Conservation Planning in Kungoi and Kwau Mountains Laurensia Verina, University of Papua
New approaches to the DNA barcoding of rattan species Dr. Remya Unnikrishnan, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
SAGO PALM TRADITIONAL CLASSIFICATION BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN ARSO KOTA, KEEROM, PAPUA Prof. Zita L. Sarungallo, Fakultas Kehutanan UNIPA
Ecological Impacts and Management of the Invasive Vine Decalobanthus peltatus in the Lowland Forests of Waigeo Island Raja Ampat Mr. Nur Cahyo Lewar, Yayasan Kasuari Tanah Papua
6.3. Major Group of Vascular Plant Room 3: Major Group of Vascular Plant Moderator : Dr. Abdulrokhman Kartonegoro, Associate Researcher, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Bintuni Room, Swiss Belhotel
Whorled Leaves Paraboiea (Gesneriaceae), Limestone Habitat Inhabitants Group and Towards to Its Conservation Dr. Abdulrokhman Kartonegoro, Associate Researcher, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
The Gesneriad Conservation Center of China (GCCC): A Model for International Collaboration in Plant Conservation Mr. Stephen Maciejewski, American Begonia Society/The Gesneriad Society
Hoya of New Guinea Dr. Michele Rodda, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Unravelling the mega-diversity of New Guinea Cyrtandra (Gesneriaceae) Mr. Sebastian Hatt, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Developing A Knowledge Base On The Vascular Epiphyte Flora Of The Phillippines Dr. Esperanza Maribel Agoo, De La Salle University
16:00 - 16:15 Coffee Break
16:15 - 17:00 Discussion Discussion Room for collaboration Moderator: Dr. Timothy Utteridge, Director Botanical Research, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Co-Chair of Flora Malesiana Board of Foundation Kaimana Room, Swiss Belhotel

DAY 4 | Thursday, 12 Feb 2026

Time Agenda Rundown Speakers Venue / Notes
09:00 - 10:30 PARALLEL SESSION 7 7.1. Plant Ecology and Diversity in Malesian Region Room 1: Plant Ecology and Diversity in Malesian Region Moderator: Mr. Jimmy Wanma, S.Hut, M.App.Sc, S.Hut, M.App.Sc, Biology and Forest Protection Laboratory, University of Papua Mansinam Room, Swiss Belhotel
Areas of Endemism for the Definition of Floristic Districts of Rubiaceae in the Philippines Ms. Jennifer Helyn Saladaga, University of Santo Tomas
Interconnected Primary Forests as a Key Survival Factor for Plants and their Hosts: Evidence from Aristolochia in Borneo Dr. Sven Landrein, Fairylake and Botanical Garden
Floral Diversity of The FEF Area, Tambrauw, South West Papua Ms. Via Dolorosa S.Si., UNIPA
Elevational Niche Specialization and Species Turnover Structure Plant Communities in the Crown Jewel of Tanah Papua (Tambrauw and Arfak Mountains) Edouard G. Heatubun, University of Papua
Preliminary Notes on the Diversity of Papuan Ant-Plants (Rubiaceae) from the Bird’s Head Region of Papua Mr. Dwi Suratman, Yayasan Kasuari Tanah Papua
7. 2. Plant Ecology and Diversity in Malesian Region Room 2: Plant Ecology and Diversity in Malesian Region Moderator: Yance de Fretes Ph.D., EcoNusa Bintuni Room, Swiss Belhotel
Ecology and Distribution of the Endemic Orchid Dendrobium azureum (Orchidaceae) on Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat - Wahhab Abdhul Fattah Al'azis Mr. Wahhab Abdhul Fattah Al'azis, Fauna & Flora Indonesia (+ moderator)
Ecology and Diversity of The Rubiaceae Species in Forest Tailing Natural Succession - Herlina Wambrauw Ms. Herlina Wambrauw, Fakultas Kehutanan-UNIPA
DIVERSITY AND ECOLOGY OF MYRTACEAE IN TIMIKA FOREST, WEST NEW GUINEA Mr. Grant M Teluwun, UNIPA
Perception and Participation of Women in Conservation and Ecotourism of Bird Watching in Kwau and Syoubri Mrs. Lince Barasano, S.Si, M.Si, UNIPA
Araceae in Saoka Forest, Sorong, West New Guinea Mr. Viktor Simbiak, UNIPA
Refreshments served outside – available throughout session
10:30 - 11:45 PARALEL 8 8.1. Ethnobotany & Economic Botany Room 1: Ethnobotany & Economic Botany Moderator: Prof.Dr. Antoni Ungirwalu, UNIPA Mansinam Room, Swiss Belhotel
Pandanus tectorius, THREE VARIETAS AND UTILIZATION IN WEST PAPUA - Zita Sarungallo Prof. Zita L. Sarungallo, Fakultas Kehutanan UNIPA
From Traditional Botany Knowledge To Nature-Based Solutions Papuan Traditional Practices, Marine Protected Areas, And Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism In Raja Ampat - George Mentansan Mr. George Mentansan, UNIPA
Ethnobotanical Knowledge of The Nowyadama Ethnic Group in Waropen, Papua: Implications for Biodiversity Conservation and Community Resilience Ms. Merry Sokoy, UNIPA
Inventory and Distribution of Local Plant.... Dr. Linda Oktavianingsih, Universitas Mulawarman
Rapid Assessment Estimation of Potential and Spatial Distribution of Pandanus conoideus as Raw Material for Tea and Red Fruit Oil Development in Teluk B Dr. Agustina Arobaya, Fakultas Kehutanan UNIPA
8.2. Plant Ecology and Diversity in Malesian Region Room 2: Plant Ecology and Diversity in Malesian Region Moderator: Mrs. Francina Kesaulija, UNIPA Bintuni Room, Swiss Belhotel
Habitat Characteristics and Nutritional Potential of Ormocarpum orientale as a Forage Source in Supiori and Biak Numfor Regencies - Diana Sawen Mrs. Diana Sawen M.Si., UNIPA
Book introduction: Flowers of Fraser’s Hill, Peninsular Malaysia - Jana Skornickova Dr. Jana Leong-Skornickova, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Exploring the Palm Flora of the Vogelkop Peninsula - Abdul Hakim Mr. Abdul Hakim, UGM
Spatial Distribution Patterns and Stand Structure in the Sorong–Tambraw Corridor Protected Forest Area - Ai Ranti Noviyanti Ms. Ai Ranti Noviyanti, IPB University
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch Break
12:45 -14:15 PARALEL 9 9.1 OTHERS Room 1: OTHERS Moderator: Dr. Fitrianty Pakiding, UNIPA Mansinam Room, Swiss Belhotel
Biodiversity Potential of the Aara Indigenous Community - Alosius Numberi Mr. Alosius Numberi, EcoNusa
Digitalising the Singapore Herbarium: progress and lessons learnt so far - Jana Skornickova Dr. Jana Leong-Skornickova, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Sago Plantation Forest by Local Papua People in Keerom: Building Ecosystem and Accessibility - Nurhaidah Sinaga Prof. Ir. Budi Santoso, M.P., Ph.D, Fakultas Teknologi Pertanian, Universitas Papua
The implementation of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) Process in collaboration with the West Papua Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BBKSDA) in Akari Village, Kebar Selatan District, Tambrauw Regency Leo Yansen Yembise, S.IP., M.Si, Yayasan WWF Indonesia
Environmental Education for Communities in the Mahkota Permata Tanah Papua Area Ms. Marina Kamousum, Yayasan Konservasi Indonesia
12:45 -14:15 PARALEL 9
9.2 Plant Systematics & Evolutions Room 2: Plant Systematics & Evolutions Moderator: Dr. Daniel C. Thomas, Senior Researcher, Singapore Botanic Gardens Bintuni Room, Swiss Belhotel
Reassessing species boundaries in Melastoma: Integrating morphology, hybridisation, and molecular evidence Dr. Louise Neo, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Deciphering the plaited taxonomy of Syzygium: Progress, challenges and future directions Dr. Yee Wen Low, Singapore Botanic Gardens
Uvaria (Annonaceae) in Malesia Morphology, Phylogenomics, Biogeography, and Micro-morphology - Annas Rabbani Mr. Annas Rabbani M.Sc., Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Leiden University
Refreshments served outside – available throughout session
14:15 - 15:45 PLENARY SESSION 7 PLENARY SESSION 7 - The Rarest Profession: Plant Taxonomists Moderator: Dr. Agustina Arobaya, Forestry Faculty of the University of Papua Mansinam Room, Swiss Belhotel
Dr. Abdulrokhman Kartonegoro Associate Researcher, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
Dr. Mark Hughes, Taxonomy Research Leader for Southeast Asia, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Mr. Reynold Kesaulija S.Hut. MM., Dinas Kehutanan Provinsi Papua Barat Daya, Universitas Indonesia
Room Break
16:15 - 17:00 Closing Speech Dr. Timothy Utteridge, Prof. Dr. Charlie Danny Heatubun, S.Hut, M.Si, FLS Mansinam Room, Swiss Belhotel
17:00 - 17:30 Closing Ceremony by Governor of West Papua Drs. Dominggus Mandacan, M.Si Swiss Belhotel Manokwari

Notes

Sunday, 8 Feb 2026 | Film Screening & Discussion

Time Agenda Rundown Speakers/ PIC Venue / Notes
15:30 Film Screening & Discussion Film Screening & Discussion: Island of the Hornbills In search of the Northern Cassowary XXI Manokwari City Mall

9-12 Feb 2026 | FMNBCS Exhibition

Time Agenda Rundown Speakers/ PIC Venue / Notes
ALL DAY FMNBCS Exhibition FMNBCS Exhibition: Sponsors Booth & Local Products Manokwari City Mall, Ground Floor

10-12 Feb 2026 | PHOTO EXHIBITION BY FFI

Time Agenda Rundown Speakers/ PIC Venue / Notes
ALL DAY PHOTO EXHIBITION BY FFI Photo Exhibition, supported by FFI Swiss Belhotel

Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026 | New Guinea Initiative as Part of Simposium by WWF

Time Agenda Rundown PIC Venue / Notes
08:30 – 08:45 Registration & Coffee Participant arrival and informal networking Secretariat Swiss Belhotel
08:45 – 09:00 Opening & Objectives Framing the New Guinea Initiative and objectives of the site event Prof. Charlie
09:00 – 09:30 Context Setting: Biodiversity & Landscape Framework WWF Papua biodiversity concept and SMCA context WWF Program Papua Team (Mr. Imron)
09:30 – 10:15 Brainstorming: Key Issues & Challenges Shared issues and cross-border challenges Mr. Veda
10:15 – 10:30 Coffee Break Informal exchange
10:30 – 11:15 Strategic Collaboration Opportunities Partnership and collaboration pathways Dr. Griffin
11:15 – 11:45 Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Joint fundraising and donor engagement opportunities Mr. Tom Owen
11:45 – 12:15 Partner Reflections & Inputs Inputs from WRI, BRIDA, UNIPA, EcoNusa, WWF PNG, and others All Partners
12:15 – 12:30 Summary, Next Steps & Closing Prof. Charlie

Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2026

Time Agenda Rundown PIC
ALL DAY BINTUNI FIELD TRIP NBCS field trip to Bintuni Bay Mangrove Please contact fmanokwaripapuabarat2025@gmail.com for registration/ information

Friday, 13 Feb 2026

Time Agenda Rundown PIC
ALL DAY ARFAK MOUNTAINS FIELD TRIP Arfak Mountains Field Trip Please contact manokwaripapuabarat2025@gmail.com for registration/ information
5:00 - 07:00 TRAVEL TIME Drive to Kwau
07:00 - 09:30 KWAU Breakfast, Visit the Giant Banana Tree and Smart Bird Nest
09:30 - 14:00 ANGGI LAKE Travel to Anggi Lake, Lunch at Uduhotma Station, Coffee Processing Tour
14:00 - 16:00 KOBREY Travel to Kobrey and explore Kobrey
16:00 - 18:00 RANSIKI Travel to Ransiki and Visit the Chocolate Factory
18:00 TRAVEL TIME Drive Back to Hotel
FEE USD 60 (INTERNATIONAL), include car, breakfast & Lunch
IDR 500,000 (DOMESTIC) include car, breakfast & Lunch

Tuesday, 10 Feb 2026 | POSTER PRESENTATION

Time ABSTRACT TITLE PRESENTER'S NAME ORGANIZATION
18:30 - 21:00 Resolving a century-long taxonomic knowledge gap: Synopsis and typification of names in Philippine Begonia section Petermannia (Begoniaceae) Mark Arcebal Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
18:30 - 21:00 Toward an Evolutionary Framework for Pothos (Araceae): Biogeography and Genomic Insights in a Fly-pollinated Lineage Sven Landrein Fairylake and Botanical Garden, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
18:30 - 21:00 Multi-Scale Assessment of Tropical Forest Resilience Integrating Remote Sensing, Bioacoustics, and Camera Traps in Sawesuma, Jayapura Regency, Papua_Lumeli Jacky Buli, M. Ikhsan Anggoda.docx Lumeli Jacky Buli WWF Indonesia - Papua Program
18:30 - 21:00 Biodiversity as Development Capital; Leveraging Ecotourism for Climate Resilience in Isyo Hills Papua_Seriany Tonglo.pdf Seriany Tonglo WRI Indonesia
18:30 - 21:00 Integrating High Conservation Value Areas into Regional Land_Hairil Anwar Hairil Anwar Environmental Government of Kalimantan Barat
18:30 - 21:00 Hutan Adat as Modalities for the Local & Global Commons; Lesson Learned from Facilitating the Process in Papua Martua Sirait Samdhana Institute
18:30 - 21:00 Abstract_Rencana Kehidupan as a Framework for Biodiversity Conservation and Territorial Sovereignty in Papua_Rizqiah.pdf Rizqiah Mamur Samdhana Institute
18:30 - 21:00 Climate Change Impacts on Fishing Household Livelihoods in a Marine Protected Area_Kezia Salosso.docx Kezia Salosso Universitas Papua
18:30 - 21:00 Nature-Based Solutions and Forest-Based Green Economy Pathways Toward Sustainable Development in Papua, Indonesia Hendri University of Papua
18:30 - 21:00 The Role of Indigenous Peoples in Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Livelihoods and Climate Resilience in Papua, Indonesia.docx Patti Rahayu The Samdhana Institute
18:30 - 21:00 Integrated Modeling of Climate Change and Land Use Dynamics: Implications for the Conservation of Bornean Endemic Palms - Rizmoon Z.docx Rizmoon Zulkarnaen Univerisity Brunei Darussalam
18:30 - 21:00 Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue: The Scalar Politics of Mainstreaming Mangroves as Blue Carbon inIndonesia Muhammad Haidar Daulay Sebijak Institute (Research Center for Forest Policy & History), Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Gadjah Mada
18:30 - 21:00 An Annotated Checklist of Vascular Plants of Raja Ampat, with Notes on Rare and Threatened Species Yanuar Ishaq
18:30 - 21:00 Cocoa as an Instrument for Green Economic Development and Community Empowerment in West Papua A Case Study of South Manokwari Regency - FX Wibisono.docx F.X. Wibisono YKI
18:30 - 21:00 Livelihood Vulnerability of Coastal Indigenous Communities in Customary Managed Conservation Areas Dahlia Gladiola Rurina Menufandu University of Papua
18:30 - 21:00 Household Access, Participation, and Decision-Making in Marine Resource Management in a Marine Protected Area in Raja Ampat, Indonesia Arnoldus Ananta University of Papua
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