Wednesday, 05 March 2025 on 3:01pm
Bogor, 4 March 2025 – SEAMEO BIOTROP hosted the Regional Webinar on the Utilization of Digital Innovation in Biodiversity Management, focusing on Metaverse and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. The webinar brought together 75 participants, from experts and educators to professionals from Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines, and Malaysia.
The webinar was organized with SEAMEO SEN, SEAMEO Qitep in Science (SEAQIS), and the GEMA Foundation. The event aimed to introduce AI and the Metaverse as transformative tools for biodiversity management, raise awareness about digital literacy in biodiversity education, and foster stakeholder collaboration.
Dr. Elis Rosdiawati, Deputy Director for Administration at SEAMEO BIOTROP, delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing the urgency of leveraging digital innovation to address biodiversity challenges. She underscored SEAMEO BIOTROP’s commitment to integrating advanced technologies to bridge the gap between policymakers and educators while ensuring that digital advancements remain compatible with biodiversity conservation goals.
Ms. Pintip Iamnirath, Deputy Director of Administration and Communication at SEAMEO Secretariat, highlighted aligning the webinar’s objectives with SEAMEO’s broader mission in Southeast Asia. She called for strengthened partnerships to promote environmental sustainability through education and digital transformation.
Ms Vivi Andriani, Head of the Bureau of Planning and Cooperation, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, officially opened the webinar. She stated that biodiversity is fundamental to life, but the emerging climate change has challenged nature, threatening its existence. However, technology, such as Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse, can support and bring many solutions, and it plays a vital role in the conservation process. Moreover, Indonesia has over 15 Million students, so a revolutionary education integrated with technology can surely drive transformational environmental awareness and action, making it more accessible to future generations.
The webinar featured insightful presentations from leading experts in digital innovation and education. Mr. Ahmad Heikhal Bin Amir Hamzeh from SEAMEO SEN discussed leveraging AI and the Metaverse for inclusive and sustainable education, focusing on how digital tools can support students with disabilities through adaptive learning technologies. Dr. Gatot Hari Priowirjanto, Foundation Advisor at the GEMA Foundation, introduced the concept of developing digitization in education, advocating for digital transformation to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in learning. Mr. Reza Setiawan from SEAMEO Qitep in Science (SEAQIS) shared insights on harnessing AI and the Metaverse for science education based on sustainability, exploring AI-driven research and virtual learning environments. Dr. Doni Yusri, Deputy Director for Program SEAMEO BIOTROP, showcased strategies for integrating the Metaverse and AI for biodiversity management and sustainable education, demonstrating the application of AI in ecosystem monitoring and biodiversity conservation.
SEAMEO BIOTROP reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital innovation in biodiversity education and conservation through continuous research, training, and stakeholder engagement. SEAMEO BIOTROP aims to expand its initiatives in Metaverse-based learning, AI-driven ecosystem monitoring, and regional partnerships to strengthen digital literacy in biodiversity management. (rn, hcn, ds)
The webinar was organized with SEAMEO SEN, SEAMEO Qitep in Science (SEAQIS), and the GEMA Foundation. The event aimed to introduce AI and the Metaverse as transformative tools for biodiversity management, raise awareness about digital literacy in biodiversity education, and foster stakeholder collaboration.
Dr. Elis Rosdiawati, Deputy Director for Administration at SEAMEO BIOTROP, delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing the urgency of leveraging digital innovation to address biodiversity challenges. She underscored SEAMEO BIOTROP’s commitment to integrating advanced technologies to bridge the gap between policymakers and educators while ensuring that digital advancements remain compatible with biodiversity conservation goals.
Ms. Pintip Iamnirath, Deputy Director of Administration and Communication at SEAMEO Secretariat, highlighted aligning the webinar’s objectives with SEAMEO’s broader mission in Southeast Asia. She called for strengthened partnerships to promote environmental sustainability through education and digital transformation.
Ms Vivi Andriani, Head of the Bureau of Planning and Cooperation, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, officially opened the webinar. She stated that biodiversity is fundamental to life, but the emerging climate change has challenged nature, threatening its existence. However, technology, such as Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse, can support and bring many solutions, and it plays a vital role in the conservation process. Moreover, Indonesia has over 15 Million students, so a revolutionary education integrated with technology can surely drive transformational environmental awareness and action, making it more accessible to future generations.
The webinar featured insightful presentations from leading experts in digital innovation and education. Mr. Ahmad Heikhal Bin Amir Hamzeh from SEAMEO SEN discussed leveraging AI and the Metaverse for inclusive and sustainable education, focusing on how digital tools can support students with disabilities through adaptive learning technologies. Dr. Gatot Hari Priowirjanto, Foundation Advisor at the GEMA Foundation, introduced the concept of developing digitization in education, advocating for digital transformation to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in learning. Mr. Reza Setiawan from SEAMEO Qitep in Science (SEAQIS) shared insights on harnessing AI and the Metaverse for science education based on sustainability, exploring AI-driven research and virtual learning environments. Dr. Doni Yusri, Deputy Director for Program SEAMEO BIOTROP, showcased strategies for integrating the Metaverse and AI for biodiversity management and sustainable education, demonstrating the application of AI in ecosystem monitoring and biodiversity conservation.
SEAMEO BIOTROP reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital innovation in biodiversity education and conservation through continuous research, training, and stakeholder engagement. SEAMEO BIOTROP aims to expand its initiatives in Metaverse-based learning, AI-driven ecosystem monitoring, and regional partnerships to strengthen digital literacy in biodiversity management. (rn, hcn, ds)
