{"id":7551,"date":"2026-08-12T15:15:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/cncs\/?page_id=7551"},"modified":"2026-08-12T15:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:15:12","slug":"conservation-hopes-dtbb","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/cncs\/conservation-hopes-dtbb\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservation Hopes: Doi Tung"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tConservation Hopes: First Expedition to Doi Tung in Collaboration with Mae Fah Luang Foundation and Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum\t<\/h1>\n\t<h4><em>Conservation Hopes is a\u00a0campaign centred around\u00a0Southeast Asia\u00a0scientific research expeditions,\u00a0with aspirations to shepherd\u00a0regional stakeholders on board our journey to a hopeful, sustainable future through conservation\u00a0and the empowerment of conservation.<\/em><\/h4>\n\t<figure id=\"attachment_7575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7575\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/cncs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_1375-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Light traps were employed to survey nocturnal insects like moths. (Photo credit: Toh Ying Ying)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Conservation Hopes,\u00a0is a multi-year campaign powered by cross-border scientific expeditions. It brings practitioners and researchers together to document biodiversity and exchange knowledge that informs conservation strategies and solutions across Southeast Asia. Together,\u00a0we&#8217;re working to protect one of Earth&#8217;s most biodiverse-yet most threatened-regions.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7576\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/cncs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dtbb-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Researchers carried out sample processing at the field site. (Photo credit: Law Ingg Thong)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The Conservation Hopes campaign was officially launched with its first project, the\u00a0<strong><em>Doi<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u00a0Tung Bioblitz<\/em><\/strong>, held on 11 &#8211; 18 October 2025,\u00a0which centred\u00a0on\u00a0a collaboration\u00a0between\u00a0the Mae Fah Luang Foundation\u00a0and\u00a0NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions (CNCS). This partnership\u00a0emerged\u00a0through a series of progressively deepening engagements that began with an introductory meeting at CNCS in August 2024, where both teams\u00a0identified\u00a0a strong alignment in nature-based solutions, biodiversity monitoring, and forest restoration. CNCS was invited to visit the Doi Tung Development Project in February 2025 to explore joint research on biodiversity and carbon integrity in restored landscapes, leading to the co-creation of the Doi Tung Bioblitz\u00a0(DTBB).<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7579\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/cncs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC06536-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A traditional fishing method was used to examine freshwater biodiversity. (Photo credit: Ann Supatchaya Techachoochert)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>The\u00a0DTBB\u00a0combined traditional field surveys with\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0methods such\u00a0as\u00a0environmental DNA (eDNA) and bioacoustics\u00a0to rapidly document biodiversity across reforested and agroforestry landscapes within the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maefahluang.org\/en\/homepage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doi Tung Development Project (DTDP)(opens in new tab)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0adjacent\u00a0watersheds.\u00a0The research team included taxonomic experts from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, NUS postgraduate students, and members of the Herpetological Society of Singapore, working hand in hand with the local Thai field team. This expedition was a major milestone for CNCS, reinforcing an evolving partnership through continued collaboration.\u00a0Our\u00a0work at the DTBB was only possible with\u00a0the\u00a0generous support from Ms.\u00a0Watanan\u00a0Petersik. It enabled us to bring modern conservation technologies and early career researchers from various disciplines to\u00a0participate\u00a0in this expedition, to exchange knowledge and build capacity in the region for a sustainable shared future.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7577\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/cncs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC06246-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Mist nets were set up to catch and study live birds. (Photo credit: Ann Supatchaya Techachoochert)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Ultimately, the\u00a0findings from this Bioblitz established a vital ecological baseline, strengthening the case for its protection.\u00a0The successful transformation of Doi Tung from a history of opium cultivation into a thriving hub\u00a0for\u00a0biodiversity\u00a0has been an inspiration and\u00a0serves as a\u00a0pilot for new potential projects in the region. By combining advanced scientific monitoring with cross-border\u00a0partnership, this initiative has done more than just document rare and potentially new species; it has fostered a shared commitment to nature-based solutions. As we look toward expanded seasonal surveys and deeper taxonomic research, we\u00a0remain dedicated to turning this data into long-term action-ensuring that the restoration of these ecosystems continues to support both a resilient environment and the livelihoods of the communities that call it home.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7578\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7578\" style=\"width: 768px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/cncs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_20251016_170036-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo credit: Ann Supatchaya Techachoochert<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>At a time when conservation needs belief as much as resources, your support helps restore both-turning hope into lasting impact for nature across Asia. Reach us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:cncs@nus.edu.sg\">cncs@nus.edu.sg<\/a>\u00a0if you are keen to collaborate.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>For more information on the DTBB, read a feature article by National Geographic Thailand\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ngthai.com\/environment\/80726\/dt-bioblitz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here(opens in new tab)<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7580\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/cncs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_8650-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo credit: Tan Zhi Wan<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conservation Hopes: First Expedition to Doi Tung in Collaboration with Mae Fah Luang Foundation and Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Conservation Hopes is a\u00a0campaign centred around\u00a0Southeast Asia\u00a0scientific research expeditions,\u00a0with aspirations to shepherd\u00a0regional stakeholders on board our journey to a hopeful, sustainable future through conservation\u00a0and the empowerment of conservation. &nbsp; Conservation Hopes,\u00a0is a multi-year campaign powered by cross-border scientific expeditions. It brings practitioners and researchers together to document biodiversity and exchange knowledge that informs conservation strategies and solutions across Southeast Asia. Together,\u00a0we&#8217;re working to protect one of Earth&#8217;s most biodiverse-yet most threatened-regions. &nbsp; &nbsp; The Conservation Hopes campaign was officially launched with its first project, the\u00a0Doi\u00a0Tung Bioblitz, held on 11 &#8211; 18 October 2025,\u00a0which centred\u00a0on\u00a0a collaboration\u00a0between\u00a0the Mae Fah Luang Foundation\u00a0and\u00a0NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions (CNCS). This partnership\u00a0emerged\u00a0through a series of progressively deepening engagements that began with an introductory meeting at CNCS in August 2024, where both teams\u00a0identified\u00a0a strong alignment in nature-based solutions, biodiversity monitoring, and forest restoration. CNCS was invited to visit the Doi Tung Development Project in February 2025 to explore joint research on biodiversity and carbon integrity in restored landscapes, leading to the co-creation of the Doi Tung Bioblitz\u00a0(DTBB). &nbsp; &nbsp; The\u00a0DTBB\u00a0combined traditional field surveys with\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0methods such\u00a0as\u00a0environmental DNA (eDNA) and bioacoustics\u00a0to rapidly document biodiversity across reforested and agroforestry landscapes within the\u00a0Doi Tung Development Project (DTDP)(opens in new tab)\u00a0and\u00a0adjacent\u00a0watersheds.\u00a0The research team included taxonomic experts from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, NUS postgraduate students, and members of the Herpetological Society of Singapore, working hand in hand with the local Thai field team. This expedition was a major milestone for CNCS, reinforcing an evolving partnership through continued collaboration.\u00a0Our\u00a0work at the DTBB was only possible with\u00a0the\u00a0generous support from Ms.\u00a0Watanan\u00a0Petersik. It enabled us to bring modern conservation technologies and early career researchers from various disciplines to\u00a0participate\u00a0in this expedition, to exchange knowledge and build capacity in the region for a sustainable shared future. &nbsp; &nbsp; Ultimately, the\u00a0findings from this Bioblitz established a vital ecological baseline, strengthening the case for its protection.\u00a0The successful transformation of Doi Tung from a history of opium cultivation into a thriving hub\u00a0for\u00a0biodiversity\u00a0has been an inspiration and\u00a0serves as a\u00a0pilot for new potential projects in the region. By combining advanced scientific monitoring with cross-border\u00a0partnership, this initiative has done more than just document rare and potentially new species; it has fostered a shared commitment to nature-based solutions. As we look toward expanded seasonal surveys and deeper taxonomic research, we\u00a0remain dedicated to turning this data into long-term action-ensuring that the restoration of these ecosystems continues to support both a resilient environment and the livelihoods of the communities that call it home. &nbsp; &nbsp; At a time when conservation needs belief as much as resources, your support helps restore both-turning hope into lasting impact for nature across Asia. Reach us at\u00a0cncs@nus.edu.sg\u00a0if you are keen to collaborate. &nbsp; For more information on the DTBB, read a feature article by National Geographic Thailand\u00a0here(opens in new tab). &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7551","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Conservation Hopes: Doi Tung - NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/cncs\/conservation-hopes-dtbb\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Conservation Hopes: Doi Tung - NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Conservation Hopes: First Expedition to Doi Tung in Collaboration with Mae Fah Luang Foundation and Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Conservation Hopes is a\u00a0campaign centred around\u00a0Southeast Asia\u00a0scientific research expeditions,\u00a0with aspirations to shepherd\u00a0regional stakeholders on board our journey to a hopeful, sustainable future through conservation\u00a0and the empowerment of conservation. &nbsp; Conservation Hopes,\u00a0is a multi-year campaign powered by cross-border scientific expeditions. 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CNCS was invited to visit the Doi Tung Development Project in February 2025 to explore joint research on biodiversity and carbon integrity in restored landscapes, leading to the co-creation of the Doi Tung Bioblitz\u00a0(DTBB). &nbsp; &nbsp; The\u00a0DTBB\u00a0combined traditional field surveys with\u00a0cutting-edge\u00a0methods such\u00a0as\u00a0environmental DNA (eDNA) and bioacoustics\u00a0to rapidly document biodiversity across reforested and agroforestry landscapes within the\u00a0Doi Tung Development Project (DTDP)(opens in new tab)\u00a0and\u00a0adjacent\u00a0watersheds.\u00a0The research team included taxonomic experts from the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, NUS postgraduate students, and members of the Herpetological Society of Singapore, working hand in hand with the local Thai field team. 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