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By Munzir FauziTan Sri Zakri bin Abdul Hamid (born 23 June 1948) has had a distinguished career in science as a researcher, educator, administrator and diplomat.Awarded the federal honorific title “Tan Sri” by Malaysia’s head of state in 2014, he served until 2016 as the founding Chair at the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES),[1] as the Science Advisor to Malaysia’s Prime Minister,[2] and was one of 26 members of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board.Among other positions, Zakri Co-Chairs the Secretariat of Malaysia’s Global Science and Innovation Advisory Council (GSIAC),[3] and Chairs the National Professors Council, the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BIOTECHCORP),[4]  the National Foresight Institute and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT).Earlier positions included Co-Chair of the Board at the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment from July 2000 to 2005, Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) of the United Nations University (UNU) from 2001 to 2008, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the National University of Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) from 1992 to 2000.[5]Table of ContentsEarly life and education[edit]Personal life[edit]Honors and awards[edit]Appointments[edit]Education[edit]Academic appointments[edit]Selected boards and committees[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]Early life and education[edit]Zakri earned a diploma from the College of Agriculture, Malaya in Serdang, Malaysia, in 1969, followed by a bachelor’s degree in crop science from Louisiana State University, USA (1972), and Master\u2019s (1974) and Doctorate (1976) degrees in plant breeding from Michigan State University.He began lecturing at the National University of Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) in the late 1970s, rising quickly through the ranks to Head of the Department of Genetics (1978\u20131981), Associate Professor (1980), full Professor (1986), Dean of the Life Sciences Faculty (1987\u20131992), and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the university (1992 to 2000), in which capacity he managed 1,500 academic staff across several faculties in one of Malaysia\u2019s largest public universities, with 20,000 undergraduate and post-graduate students.Highlights:1981\u20131989: Secretary-General of the Society for the Advancement of Breeding Research in Asia and Oceania, 1994\u20131998: Chair of a task force to prepare the National Policy on Biological Diversity, 1994-2000: Founding President of the Genetics Society of Malaysia, and 1996-2000: Founding Chair of the National Genetic Modification Advisory Committee.1990\u20131992: Senior Malaysian delegate during negotiation of the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), later heading his country\u2019s delegation to treaty\u2019s Conference of the Parties (1993\u20132000). He also led Malaysia\u2019s delegation in the early days of intergovernmental negotiations (1995\u20132000) of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.2000: Appointed Director of the United Nations University\u2019s Yokohama Japan-based Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS), one of the UN\u2019s largest research and training centers. During an eight-year tenure, he transformed UNU-IAS into an internationally respected institution active in a wide range of areas such as genetic bioprospecting, bio-diplomacy, governance, urban management, science policy for sustainable development, the protection of traditional knowledge and education for sustainable development.2000: Elected Co-Chair of the Board of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA), one of the world\u2019s largest-ever scientific collaborations. Over five years, the MA involved the combined efforts of more than 2,000 experts from 95 countries in an integrated scientific assessment of the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being and of actions needed to address these threats. Represented on the multi-stakeholder Board: U.N. bodies, governments, NGOs, academia, business and indigenous peoples. Then-UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, in his “Millennium Report” hailed the MA as \u201can outstanding example of the sort of international scientific and political cooperation that is needed to further the cause of sustainable development.\u201d[6]2009: Named the Tuanku Chancellor Chair at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) . That same year he founded USM\u2019s Centre for Global Sustainability Studies, a post-graduate think-tank on the challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, urban sprawl and other dimensions of global change.2010: Appointed Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia.[2]2011: Appointed Joint Co-Chair of the Secretariat of Malaysia’s Global Science and Innovation Advisory Council (GSIAC),[3]  a unique assembly of an all-star international and national experts and leaders created to support sustainable development for Malaysia, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.2011: Named Joint Chair for the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT). MIGHT is a not-for-profit company under the purview of the Prime Minister of Malaysia building partnerships between industry, government and academia in support of the nation’s drive to advance high technology competency.2012: Co-chaired the High-Level International Advisory Committee of the World Conference on Justice, Governance and Law on Environmental Sustainability,[7]  held in conjunction with the UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio+20). Also appointed to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity\u2019s High-level Panel on Global Assessment of Resources for implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020.[8]On 27 January 2013, at the first plenary meeting of 105 Member States, elected founding Chair of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, a new intergovernmental body dedicated to curbing an accelerating worldwide loss of biodiversity and degradation of ecosystem services.[1] Often likened to an IPCC-like body for biodiversity, the IPBES will bridge the gap between scientists and policy makers, providing up to date, accurate, impartial data and scientific information to enable the formulation of better policy response in managing biodiversity.October, 2013, one of 26 scientists named to the UN Secretary-General Scientific Advisory Board, which convened for its inaugural meeting in Berlin on January 30, 2014.In September 2018, he was installed as the Pro Chancellor of Multimedia University, Malaysia.Personal life[edit]Zakri was born on 23 June 1948 in Pahang, Malaysia. He is married and has five children.Honors and awards[edit]  The Fulbright-Hays Malaysian Lecturer Award by the Malaysian-America Commission on Educational Exchange (1981)The title “Dato” by the Sultan of Pahang (1991)The Kestria Mangku Negara (KMN) by the Malaysian King (1993)Foundation Fellow, Academy of Sciences of Malaysia (1995)Fellow, Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) (1996)The Excellent Service Award from the Academic Association of UKM (1997)The Langkawi Award for outstanding contribution in the field of the environment (1998)The Rotary Research Foundation Gold Medal (Agricultural and Biological Sciences) (1999)Fellow, World Academy of Art and Science (2003)Fellow, Islamic World Academy of Sciences (2006)PGM (Genetics Society of Malaysia) Excellence Award (2011)The title “Dato\u2019 Sri,” conferred by the Sultan of Pahang (2012)The federal title “Tan Sri,” conferred by Malaysia’s supreme head of state (2014)[9]MIDORI Prize (2018)[10]Three species have been named after him: a beetle (Paleosepharia zakrii), a cicada (Pomponia zakrii) and a pitcher plant (Nepenthes zakriana).[11]Appointments[edit]Chair, National Science and Research CouncilCouncil Chair, National Professors CouncilChair, Malaysian Biotechnology CorporationChair, National Foresight InstituteCo-Chair, Malaysian Industry-Government Group on High Technology (MIGHT)Co-Chair, Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre (AMIC)Chair, Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA), Convention on Biological Diversity (1997-1999)Co-Chair, Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2000\u20132005)Co-chair (2012) of the High-Level International Advisory Committee of the World Conference on Justice, Governance and Law on Environmental Sustainability, held in conjunction with the UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio+20).UN Convention on Biological Diversity High-level Panel on Global Assessment of Resources for implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011\u20132020.Past Vice-President, Academy of Sciences of the Developing World (TWAS) Executive Board of the International Council for Science (ICSU)Science Council, Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Senior Advisory Group on Technical Assistance and CooperationU.N. Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) Expert Panel of Advisors on Evaluation of Corporate StrategyAcademic Advisory Committee of the Distinguished Scholar Award of the Arab Fund Fellowship Program (Kuwait)Board of Trustees, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (Japan)International Advisory Board for the \u201cPlanet under Pressure\u201d conference (London, 2012) New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) President\u2019s CouncilAcademy of Sciences Malaysia World Academy of Art and Science Islamic World Academy of SciencesPro Chancellor of Multimedia University, Malaysia (2018 – now)Education[edit]1966\u20131969\tCollege of Agriculture, Malaya, Malaysia\tDiploma1970\u20131972\tLouisiana State University, USA\t\tBachelor of Science1972\u20131974\tMichigan State University, USA\t\t\tMaster of Science1974\u20131976\tMichigan State University, USA\t\t\tPhDAcademic appointments[edit]1976\u20131979\tLecturer, Department of Biology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia1978\u20131981\tHead, Department of Genetics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia1980\u20131986\tAssociate Professor, Department of Genetics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia1983\u20131987\tDeputy Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia1987\u20131992\tDean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia1986\u20132000\tProfessor, Department of Genetics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia1992\u20132000\tDeputy Vice Chancellor, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia2003 Emeritus Professor, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia2009\u20132010 Holder of Tuanku Chancellor Chair, Universiti Sains Malaysia2001\u20132008\tDirector, Institute of Advanced Studies, United Nations University2009\u20132010 Founding Director, Centre for Global Sustainability Studies, USMSelected boards and committees[edit]1981\u20131989\tSecretary General, Society for the Advancement of Breeding Research in Asia and Oceania1994\u20131998\tChairman, National Task Force to draft National Policy on Biological Diversity, Malaysia1996\u20132000\tChairman, Genetic Modification Advisory Committee, Malaysia1991\u20131992\tMember, Malaysian delegation to the intergovernmental negotiations on the Convention on Biological Diversity1993\u20132000\tMember, Malaysian delegation to the meetings of the Conference of Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity1995\u20132000\tHead, Malaysian delegation to the intergovernmental negotiations of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety1997\u20131999\tChairman, Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice, Convention on Biological Diversity2001\u20132005\tCo-Chair, Board of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment2001\u20132005\tVice President, Academy of Sciences of the Developing World2007 Member, First External Review of the Harvest Plus Challenge Program, Science Council, Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research2008 Member, FAO Expert Panel of Advisors on Corporate Strategy2008\u20132010 Member, IAEA Senior Advisory Group on Technical Assistance and Cooperation2002\u20132008 Member, Board of Trustees, Institute of Global Environmental Studies, Japan2008\u20132012 Member, International Council of Science (ICSU Executive Board)2010 Member, Inter Academy Council Committee Reviewing the Process and Procedures of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)2010\u20132012 Member, International Advisory Committee, \u201cPlanet under Pressure\u201d London 20122009\u20132012 Chairman, National Professors Council, Malaysia2010 Chairman, National Science and Research Council, Malaysia2011 Co-Chair, Malaysian Industry-Government Group in High Technology (MIGHT)2011\u20132012 Co-Chair, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) High-Level International Advisory Committee on Justice, Governance and Law for Environmental Sustainability, Rio de Janeiro, June 20122012 Member, Convention on Biological Diversity\u2019s High-level Panel on Global Assessment of Resources for implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011\u201320202012 Member, New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) President\u2019s Council2017 – 2019 Chairman, Board of Directors, University of MalayaPlant Breeding and Genetic Engineering (Editor), SABRAO (1988)[12]Genetic Resources of Underutilized Plants in Malaysia (Editor), MNCPGR (1989)Plant Genetic Resources (in Malay), DBP (1993)Prospects in Biodiversity Prospecting (Editor), GSM (1995)Ecosystems and Human Well-being (Synthesis) (member of core writing team), Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, Island Press (2005)[13]Agriculture, Human Security, and Global Peace: A Crossroad in African Development (co-editor with M. Taeb) Purdue University Press (2008)[14]References[edit]^ a b AFP (Jan 26, 2013). “Malaysian is named head of UN biodiversity panel”. AFP. Retrieved 17 March 2013.^ a b The Star (March 8, 2010). “Dr Zakri appointed science adviser to PM, govt”. The Star. Retrieved 17 March 2013.^ a b GSIAC. “PROFESSOR EMERITUS DATO’ SRI DR. ZAKRI ABDUL HAMID”. GSIAC. GSIAC. Retrieved 17 March 2013.^ “BiotechCorp Announces Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid As the New Non-Executive Chairman”. BioTechCorp. BioTechCorp. Retrieved 17 March 2013.^ “Zakri Abdul Hamid – Biography”. UNEP. UNEP. Retrieved 17 March 2013.^ Annan, Kofi. “We the Peoples: The Role of the United Nations in the 21st Century”. Millennium Report of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. UN. Retrieved 19 March 2013.^ UNEP. “Mr. Zakri Bin Abdul Hami Co-chair”. UNEP. UNEP. Retrieved 17 March 2013.^ CBD. “Creation High-level Panel on Global Assessment of Resources for implementing the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020”. CBD. CBD. Retrieved 17 March 2013.^ “Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat”.^ “Midori Prize for Biodiversity”. 28 October 2020.^ InterAcademy Council. “Abdul Hamid Zakri”. InterAcademy Council. InterAcademy Council. Retrieved 19 March 2013.^ Zakri, Abdul Hamid (1988). Plant Breeding and Genetic Engineering. Society for the Advancement of Breeding Researches in Asia and Oceania. ISBN\u00a09789839955002.^ Zakri, Abdul Hamid (2003). Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: A Framework for Assessment. Island Press. ISBN\u00a09781559634038.^ Zakri, Abdul Hamid (2008). Agriculture, Human Security, and Global Peace: A Crossroad in African Development. Purdue University Press. 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