There is more money in the Borneo rainforest's biodiversity than in the deforestation of it
Share to twitterTaman Nasional Tanjung Puting, Waringin Barat, Tlk. Pulai, Kumai, Kabupaten Kotawaringin Barat, Kalimantan Tengah 74181, IndonesiaSome of the last remaining primary forests of Southeast Asia are found in Borneo, a biodiversity hotspot where you can still walk through ancient forests and prehistoric caves. The heavy wing beats of helmeted hornbills brings you a little closer to what it may have been like when pterodactyls dominated the skies.
has quickly transformed into an active steward of Borneo’s biodiversity. At the helm of SBC is Dr. Yeo Tiong Chia, a Borneo native who returned to Sarawak after obtaining his PhD in the U.S. As a boy, he saw the forests burned and replaced with oil palm. As a scientist, he now works incessantly to expand the center’s activities to help unlock the biotechnological potential of Borneo’s biodiversity before more of it is lost.
Biodiversity is not only sustainable but also economically beneficial. The Aglaia tree produces silvestrol, an anti-cancer and antiviral compound important for therapeutic purposes.tree. Protected by a patent owned by Sarawak, silvestrol exhibits anticancer activity comparable to existing chemotherapeutic agents but based on a unique mechanism of action. With cancer drugs being worth up to, with a growing market there is much to gain if the drug proves promising.
These collaborations illustrate how public companies in the emerging bioeconomy can play a key role by supporting research, education, and the development of local expertise. On another front, SBC is also pioneering new ways of integrating local communities in the process of discovering new uses of Sarawak’s biodiversity. Many of the plants analyzed have been identified from the traditional knowledge of local ethnic groups gathered under access and benefits sharing agreements.
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