[Held on 4/24] Malaysian Hornbill Researcher and Photographer Visit Japan! Hornbill Conservation Project Report Meeting to be Held in Osaka
Dr. Ravinder Kaur, a hornbill researcher from the University of Malaya, and photographer Sanjitpaal Singh will visit Japan for a report meeting in Osaka on April 24, 2026. The event, organized by Borneo Conservation Trust Japan, will focus on hornbill conservation, their ecological importance, and the role of photography in wildlife protection, addressing declining populations due to habitat loss and poaching.
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■What is the Hornbill Conservation Project?
Borneo Conservation Trust Japan has been conducting a project to research hornbill ecology and create breeding environments tailored to their ecology since April 2018, with assistance from the Public Trust Fund Suntory World Bird Fund.
We are working on hornbill conservation through activities to promote hornbill breeding by installing artificial nests along the Kinabatangan River and conducting ecological surveys.
■ Event Outline
Dr. Ravinder Kaur (Hornbill Researcher) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, and photographer Sanjitpaal Singh will visit Japan to speak about the ecology and importance of conserving endangered hornbills, and the role photography plays in conservation activities.
Hornbills, often called symbols of the rainforest, play a crucial role as seed dispersers in forest ecosystems, but their populations are declining due to habitat loss and poaching.
At this report meeting, you can learn about the latest research findings, the current state of conservation activities, and the importance of photographic documentation in nature conservation.
Date and Time: Friday, April 24, 2026, 18:00 Doors Open / 19:00 Start / 21:00 End (scheduled)
Venue: Osaka Metro Honmachi Building 4F
(3-6-4 Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City *This is the building with a hotel directly connected to Honmachi Station)
Organizer: Certified NPO Borneo Conservation Trust Japan
Speakers: Dr. Ravinder Kaur (University of Malaya, Hornbill Researcher)
Sanjitpaal Singh (Photographer)
Dr. Ravinder Kaur
Obtained a PhD in Ecology from the University of Malaya. Researched the breeding behavior of endangered hornbills in Kinabatangan, Borneo for over 6 years. Established the social enterprise "Gaia" in 2015, promoting innovative conservation activities such as the development of artificial nest boxes and habitat restoration. Received the Future Conservationist Award from the UK Conservation Leadership Programme in 2017.
Sanjitpaal Singh
Born in Kuala Lumpur, he is a leading Malaysian nature photographer with over 19 years of experience. A semi-finalist in the 2020 Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He spends 2-3 weeks every month in the jungle, dedicated to photographing endangered species. He continues to communicate the importance of nature conservation to the world through his photography.
■ Applications and Inquiries
Phone: 080-3031-4872
Email: nobuo5002@peach.ocn.ne.jp
Website: https://www.bctj.jp
If you wish to participate, please apply using the contact information above or the QR code.