Pengumuman Daripada: Institut Biologi Tropika dan Pemuliharaan, UMS
Soft Launching of the '9th International Bornean Frog Race 2021' (Online)
Date : 26th AUGUST 2021 (Thursday)
Time : 9.45am
Media : Official FB pages of the Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation (IBEC), UNIMAS and the Frog Race
https://www.facebook.com/unimasibec
https://www.facebook.com/TheBorneanFrogRace
The International Bornean Frog Race (IBFR) has been organized by IBEC, UNIMAS since 2012 to uphold the aim to be a renowned scientific outreach programme on Bornean amphibian/anuran rich diversity and imperative conservation via exciting photography contest, talks, and interaction among nature lovers and advocates for conservation awareness and Education for Sustainable Development. Every year the event manages to attract participation from all walks of life all around the world. This year, ITBC (UMS) is proud to be a Strategic Partner Organization for the event, besides other national and international bodies, in augmentation of its contribution in the National Expert Talks in 2016 and 2018 by Kueh Boon Hee @ Kelvin, ITBC Lecturer. The '9th IBFR 2021' which will run online from 1st September 2021 till 29th November 2021 (11:59pm) is expected to receive 300 participants (limit cap) worldwide with monthly webinars, and of course, photography contest showcasing the wonders of Bornean anurans (frogs and toads) using a DSLR or compact camera or even a smartphone, which offers lucrative monthly and Grand prizes up to RM 2,500.00! The Closing Ceremony will be in December 2021. More info is available at http://www.internationalborneanfrograce.com/
Come, and join us at the Soft Launching to ribbit away with excitement!
