The 6th Biannual Conference of Asian Society for Hydrobiology

The 6th Biannual Asian Society for Hydrobiology (ASH) Conference, will be organized by Korea University and will take place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from July 1 to 4, 2024. As a community of the Asian Society for Hydrobiology (ASH) has a role to facilitate and support the meeting among experts from diverse fields of hydrobiology and forge new relationships from all over the world.

New waves of changes are being introduced to diverse fields in hydrobiology. Various fields are being incorporated such as artificial intelligence (AI), computer programing and infrastructure. Amidst these changes, new technological advances combat problems arising from climate change and environmental degradation. Ingenious solutions and experimental methods utilizing information technology (IT) are being created by not only the leading generations but also the new generation of scientists. Therefore, “New Waves in Hydrobiology towards a Changing World” has been chosen as the theme for the 6th Biannual ASH Conference Seoul 2024.

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Water level fluctuation on Oxbow Lake

Generally, Oxbow and floodplain lakes related to its main river are natural environments in inland water ecosystems that are spatially and temporally heterogeneous. The oxbow lakes are connected to the main river channel and behave as lotic systems during flood events. On the contrary, these lakes are considered lentic ecosystems during inter-flood periods.

The fluctuation of water level is a key parameter in analyzing the process dynamic on Oxbow Lake. In this project supported by Kakenhi Project, Kyoto University, Japan with title of Study on Floodplain Ecosystem and Their Connectivity With River at Kapuas Upstream Watershed – West Kalimantan.

Monitoring cameras for water level fluctuation have been conducted at both locations (Lake Baru and Lake Keliling). Those videos have copyright certificates with the title “Time Lapse: Water Level of Lake Keliling and Lake Baru, West Kalimantan” – No. EC00202421554, March 6, 2024.

Lake Baru and Lake Keliling

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Activities of the Advanced Indonesian Research and Innovation Program (RIIM BRIN), collaborating with Padjadjaran University (UNPAD)

Collaborating with Padjadjaran University (UNPAD), Research Center for Limnology and Water Resources BRIN from Research Group: Dynamics of Inland Water Processes with title: Multivariate Analysis of Physical-Chemical Parameters (Magnetic Minerals, Tracing Nutrients, and Heavy Metals) in Recognizing the Effects of Climate Change on Sediments (Case Study: Saguling Reservoir to Cirata Reservoir) has conducted 2023 – 2024.

Some activities could be seen in these video:

In Situ Measurement of Water Quality and Water Sampling at Saguling Reservoir (Copyright certificate No. EC00202425816 March 21, 2024)

Sediment Sampling Using Gravity Cores at Saguling Reservoir (Copyright certificate No. EC00202425830, March 21, 2024)

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The 2nd International Webinar of the Indonesian National Committee for UNESCO- IHP in Collaboration with BRIN and MLI

The Indonesian National Committee for UNESCO-IHP, the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BRIN), and the Indonesian Society of Limnology (MLI) converge on a shared interest in preserving the continuity of the hydrological cycle, which is indispensable for terrestrial life. Recognizing the significance of this objective, a collaborative initiative is considered imperative to catalyze the adoption of integrated water resource management grounded in watershed principles. Such an approach holds the potential to transcend administrative boundaries, fostering a unified and comprehensive strategy that ensures the sustainable use of water resources. By bringing together expertise from these organizations, the collaborative effort aims to address the complex challenges associated with water management, promoting a holistic approach that accounts for the interconnected nature of water systems and contributes to the long-term resilience of the hydrological cycle in Indonesia

Therefore, The Indonesian National Committee of the International Hydrology Programme (IHP) UNESCO in collaboration with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the Indonesian Society of Limnology (MLI), conducted an international seminar with the theme Watershed-Based Water Resources Management for Shared Prosperity, which will be held on 18 Mar 2024.

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Mego Pinandito, M.Eng (Deputy Chairman for Development Policy, BRIN)

Invited Speakers:

1. Prof. Kazuhiro Komatsu (Shinshu University, Japan)
2. Dr. Muhammad Zainal Arifin (Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia)
3. Prof. Dr. Irfan Budi Pramono (The National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia)

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West Java Grants 2023 – Competitive (Hibah Jawa Barat 2023)

During July – December 2023, Research Center for Limnology and Water Resources – BRIN received the West Java Grants 2023 with the topic “Arrangement and Water Resources Management for Increasing the Economy of Ponds (fish, salt, etc) in the Indramayu Coastal Area, West Java”.

The activities program could be seen in this video

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The 2nd International Conference of SMILS and The 4th International Conference of TROPLIMNO

December 6 – 7, 2023. Water is the source of life on earth and an indispensable resource for our activities. Without thoughtful use and management of water resources, human activities can potentially disturb the delicate balance between water resources and environmental sustainability.

Inland waters, in particular, are important components of the biosphere that sustain life and ecosystem services. Even though they contribute inconsiderable portion out of the total water globally, it is irrefutable that this ecosystem caters extensive ranges of goods and services. They are home to rich aquatic biodiversity that interacts with both abiotic and biotic components, making them important players in ecological processes and functions. Moreover, they provide huge cultural value to humanity. On the other hand, the explosion of human population and rapid economic growth, which drive the indispensable utilization of inland water resources, have resulted in the degradation of inland water ecosystems. These have adversely affected water quality, productivity, biodiversity, and the hydrologic cycle, which could severely impact their ability to support life and other functions. The urgent need to revive damaged ecosystems prompted the United Nations to declare the years 2021 to 2030 as the Decade for Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. These measures can help to end poverty, combat climate change and prevent a mass extinction. The key message is: The healthier our ecosystems are, the healthier the planet – and its people. The success lies on everyone’s participation.

This joint International Conference is one of the international forums that aims to bridge multi-sectoral parties and communities from different backgrounds to share knowledge and experience and in support of sustainable water resources management. Additionally, the potential benefit from tropical inland waters has not yet been fully explored and used in a sustainable manner.  Therefore, a particular forum for promoting tropical limnology is necessary to obtain more global recognition. Thus, this event is organized by the Indonesian Society of Limnology (MLI) – Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), the Southeast Asian Limnological Network (SEALNet), the National University of Laos (NUoL), and the Research Centre for Limnology and Water Resources – National Research and Innovation Agency of Indonesia (RCLWR-BRIN), in collaboration with the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the International Lake Environment Committee Foundation (ILEC) and the International Society of Limnology (SIL) – Asian Tropical Inland Waters Working Group.  The joint committees are the reflection of our collaborative efforts to contribute to the sustainable management of tropical inland waters and their related systems.

The further information related to this event could be seen in several links (in Bahasa) as below:

https://www.brin.go.id/news/117079/brin-soroti-urgensi-restorasi-ekosistem-perairan-darat

https://www.brin.go.id/press-release/116990/pentingnya-pengelolaan-perairan-darat-untuk-mendukung-keberlanjutan-ekosistem-perairan

https://www.medcom.id/pendidikan/news-pendidikan/Wb7R2rMN-penting-buat-perairan-pengelolaan-danau-berkelanjutan-mesti-terus-didorong

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Training and Improvement in the Use of Sampling Equipment for Water and Sediment Quality

Faculty of Earth Science and Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology (FITB – ITB) through the 2023 Independent Campus Competition Program (PKKM) Oceanography with the Indonesian Society of Limnology (MLI) which was held at the Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center (MTCRC), ITB Watubelah Campus during 12 – 13 December 2023 conducted “Training and Improvement in the Use of Sampling Equipment for Water and Sediment Quality’.

This program also is a part of the Agreement Cooperation between the Faculty of Earth Science and Technology, Bandung Institute of Technology, and the Indonesian Society of Limnology which was signed in this month (December 2023).

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The 2nd Keynote Lecture of Sustainable Water Science Frontiers 2023 and Visiting Chang’an University

Global climate change has led to extreme drought and heavy rainfall events, and ecosystems in dry areas have become particularly vulnerable. Meanwhile, flooding has become more frequent in northern cities. In order to promote international academic exchanges on development strategies for sustainable use of water resources, ecological environment protection and flood control, promote the development of sustainable water environment and urban road flood warning system based on big data. Sustainable water Environment simulation and management team decided to invite foreign well-known experts and scholars for academic discussion on August 5,2023.

Meeting agenda

1. Conference theme : ‘ Qiaozhihui ‘ Exchange Seminar
2. Meeting time : August 8,2023
3. Conference venue : 21 conference room, Beichen Building, North Campus, Chang ‘an University
4. Conference host : Chen Huaxin, Chairman of the Association of Overseas Chinese of Chang ‘an University
5. Participants :

Besides the conference, visiting to the local government related to the landslide and erosion site was conducted.

Please check this video

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Workshop of the Indonesian Society of Limnology in Supporting the World Fish Migration Day – Sukabumi, May 31, 2023

World Fish Migration Day (WFMD) is a biennial event which conducts in May as a global celebration to raise awareness of the importance of migratory fish and flowing rivers as their ecosystem. This international day is coordinated by the World Fish Migration Foundation (www.worldfishmigrationday.com). On this day, organizations from around the world are coordinating their own events with the big theme: CONNECTING FISH, RIVERS AND PEOPLE. This activity can provide great benefits for the preservation of migratory fish such as eels. The community will be directly involved in events organized by local governments, research institutes, universities, and scientific professional associations, or collaborations held by these organizations.

The waters area of Sukabumi Regency is the eel distribution area in Southern Java Island. Sukabumi Regency is known as a center for catching glass eel seeds. Some locations of the glass eel capture are at the estuary of the Cimandiri River, Cikaso River, and Cibuni River (Triyanto et al. 2021). The mid and upper rivers in the Sukabumi Regency area are the habitat for young eels (yellow eels) and adult eels (silver eels). Eel resource in Sukabumi is very potential considering its location in the distribution area of eels in Indonesia, namely on Southern Java Island. Some studies stated that there are three types of eels found in the Cimandiri River, namely Anguilla bicolor bicolor , A. marmorata and A. nebulosa nebulosa, but the most dominant type is A. bicolor bicolor (Sriati, 1998; Setiawan et al., 2003; Fahmi and Himawati, 2010, Hakim et al., 2015).

The Indonesian Limnology Society or Masyarakat Limnologi Indonesia, MLI (www.masyarakatlimnologi.org) is a professional organization of observers in the field of inland waters (limnology). In 2023, MLI will be hosted a few events on the road to Annual Scientific Conference or Pertemuan Ilmiah Tahunan (PIT-MLI), it will begin with the event of Fish Migration Day. The Fish Migration Day can be an event that involves communities, government, academics, and researchers in succeeding in the fish migration. Promoting the World Fish Migration Day is expected to improve the efforts in eel management in Indonesia. Collaboration and support of the I-FISH of FAO, KKP, and the local government of Sukabumi Regency are the essential points in promoting the World Fish Migration Day at Sukabumi Regency area and others locations onwards.

News coverage from BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency) can be accessed here in Bahasa and BRINTV.

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The floodplain ecosystem of a tropical lake, West Kalimantan

Survey at Lake Keliling and Lake Baru as Oxbow lakes in Kapuas upstream Watershed, the floodplain ecosystem has been conducted during February 8 – 17, 2023. This survey was collaborated among Research Center for Limnology and Water Resources – BRIN, Hokkaido University, Center for Ecological Research (CER), Kyoto University, Department of Fisheries Kapuas Hulu District West Kalimantan, The office of National Park for Betung Kerihun dan Lake Sentarum, Tembang Village and Nangga Embaloh Village.

Some preparation meetings with the full team also were conducted virtually. Then the activities in the field could be check in this Link

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