Dr. Saw Min is an ecologist and environmental scientist with a background in Agricultural and Natural Resource Management in the Tropics and Subtropics and a PhD in Ecology and Environmental Sciences. He is a member of professional ecology and environmental associations, with expertise in environmental sustainability, natural resource management, and ecosystem research. He serves as a Technical Advisor to the Myanmar Rattan and Bamboo Entrepreneurs Association (MRBEA), providing technical guidance on environmental sustainability, policy and legislation, and responsible management of rattan and bamboo resources.

He also leads MRBEA’s Forest Harvest Collective Mark (FHCM) programme, supporting responsible harvesting, sustainable forest-resource management, and improved environmental practices across the rattan and bamboo value chain. Through his work with MRBEA, he promotes the integration of environmental responsibility, sustainable livelihoods, and green enterprise development, helping strengthen the long-term sustainability of Myanmar’s rattan and bamboo sector.