Background 背景

Background

With the adverse effects of climate warming, environmental pollution, resource shortage, food crisis, disease threat and extreme disparity between the rich and the poor, it is a moral obligation for everyone to save the earth and ensure human sustainability.

Fortunately, there are two flourishing crops found in the vast  and fertile land of Southeast Asia, namely, the cassava and oil palm, which will probably alleviate the above global crises. Big data analytics has showed that cassava and oil palm seed produce the highest yield of starch and lipid per unit acreage, respectively, compared to all other crops. They are the most ideal source of carbon-based biomass resource  for renewable biotech industry. Meanwhile, scientists and engineers have discovered ways to make effective use of these natural plants through the technology of monomer separation and bio-synthesis, leading to the innovation of a series of eco-friendly and healthy products at affordable price. With minimal energy consumption and reduction in toxic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, a biotech industry is being created in the post-industrial era. Eventually, the road to reducing human impact on the environment will be in place.

From social progress and economic growth perspective, large-scale Sustainable Agriculture will provide income to the poor peasants. The setting up of biotech industry will speed up the economic growth in developing countries. Standard of living will also be raised as eco-friendly and healthy products will enhance the consumer satisfaction. In view of this, the integration of the above activities involved in the process of poverty eradication, industrialization, material satisfaction and environmental protection will constitute a complete supply chain. The ultimate aim is to contribute towards inclusive and sustainable industrial development (Cited from Lima Declaration, UN).