Festival of Biodiversity 2024

This year’s Festival of Biodiversity (FoB), held on May 25th and 26th at One Punggol, was a resounding success, drawing over 16,000 nature enthusiasts of all ages to celebrate Singapore’s rich and diverse flora and fauna. The festival, held annually in honour of the International Day of Biodiversity and organised in collaboration with the Biodiversity Roundtable, is the biggest biodiversity festival in Singapore. The Guest of Honour was President Tharman, and it was hosted by Minister Desmond Lee.

President Tharman giving his opening address at this year’s Festival of Biodiversity.

FoB cultivated a sense of community and collaboration. The event brought together a diverse group of people united by a common passion for nature and a commitment to conservation, with over 20 nature groups, offering fun, interactive booths, workshops, and spotlight talks to educate and inspire attendees about the importance of biodiversity conservation. Volunteers from various nature groups, schools, and communities worked tirelessly to ensure the festival’s success, demonstrating the power of collective action in biodiversity conservation.

Visitors were able to make pledges for biodiversity, joining a growing community committed to protecting nature!

The Festival grounds were bustling with activity as members of the public explored numerous booths hosted by all the prominent nature groups in Singapore. These booths showcased the remarkable biodiversity of Singapore, highlighting everything from native plants and animals to ongoing conservation projects. Informative displays, hands-on exhibits, and knowledgeable representatives were on hand to engage with visitors, answer questions, and provide insights into the vital work being done to protect our natural heritage.

An NParks Conservation Division manager sharing the agency’s work to conserve native biodiversity with members of the public.

FoB also featured a series of workshops and spotlight talks that delved deeper into various aspects of biodiversity and conservation.

The workshops, organised by the many nature groups, covered a range of topics, from Sharks and the ocean, to Wildcats in our forests. These workshops incorporated hands-on activities, such as clay-making, mask-making and storytelling to share more about biodiversity and encourage young participants to take an active role in conservation efforts within their own communities. 

Children attending Singapore Wildcat Action Group's storytelling session, one of the many captivating stage workshops at this year's FoB!

The Spotlight Talks were a highlight of the festival, drawing hundreds who were eager to hear from prominent figures in the conservation world. Speakers included renowned biologists, ecologists, and conservationists who shared their experiences, research findings, and personal stories of working in the field. These talks were both educational and inspirational, shining a spotlight on the incredible work being done to protect Singapore’s biodiversity and motivating attendees to get involved. 

FoB is more than just an event; It is a testament to Singapore’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and a celebration of the incredible natural heritage we are fortunate to have. Mark your calendars for the next FoB, and join us in celebrating the beauty and diversity of Flora and Fauna in Singapore!

Thank you to everyone who came down to support this year’s Festival!

Storytelling Workshop by Singapore Wildcats Action Group (SWAG)

Visitors participating in a game station at the Festival

Earthlink NTU shares more about the work they do to visitors at the Festival

Workshop by Just Keep Thinking