1. Hannah Snape2. Inthumalar Vijean3. Jennifer Lardner4. Siti Nurhakimah Binti Mohd Wadzir5. Xiao Yi6. Yap Hock Choon

Group Members

STH4044Sustainable Tropical Heritage

“Education and Public Awareness”

Content

DefinitionLangkawi Geopark

Hutan Simpan UKM

Sabah - DVFCSabah - MICCTasik Chini

Natural History Museum

Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary

DEFINITIONS Sustainability an action that has the minimal impact on the

environment without causing damage to the economy or society.

Tropical Heritagecan be personal or institutional and can be both

tangible and intangiblehigh temperatures, high rainfall and high

humidity. Education

process by which people of all ages can increase their knowledge and awareness

LANGKAWI-GEOPARKSInfo centers/ Info panelsInternshipsSea wildlife first handResearch centerFocus on sustainabilitySolar power boatsGood example of different geological formationsNatural landscape/topografi

Lots of litteringAccessibility of the placeNo enforcements of rulesOveruseUnsafe walkways/lack of awarenessLanguage barrier

More enforcements of rulesCompulsary monetary contribution to park maintenanceMore school programWell-educated staffBilingual Lots of signs (no littering/no food)More information panels

OveruseSea level/climate changeLack of fundsPollutionExploitationLoss of natural habitat

STRENGTHS

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

WEAKNESS

LANGKAWI-CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Great way to abosorb cultureBreakdown cultuural barriersIncrease understanding interaction /communicationExchanging knowledge

Language barrierUnpreparedNo understanding / interaction not enough time

Early notificationSmall books of phrasesProvide clinic regarding craftProvide more information

No interestsmodernizationLack of knowledge

STRENGTHS

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

WEAKNESS

TASIK CHINIWell informed/ educatedHand on activitiesWell rounded sustainability educationExperienced current scientific research methodsFeedback & improvementFun / educationalLiterature availableResearch opportunities

Not well publicizedSize of center very smallSafety issuesInfrastructureSome activities are repetitiveLimited power

Bird watching & observationNight walksMore involvement of the orang asliTour destructed area

Pollution- mining & sewerageLack of support- public/ governmentDegradation of lake & surroundsClimate change

STRENGTHS

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

WEAKNESS

MARINE INVETEBRATE CONSERVATION CENTER

Zero plasticInteractive programsAlternative lifestyle Interesting informationsStaff- well educatedInterships/ researchEncouraging school pragrams

Difficult to accessNot updated informationNo strict rulesLitteringSafety issues

International tourismAgreements with govermentsProvide do’s and don’t’s informationLiterature / leaflets

Loss of habitat- over fishingFish bombersClimate changepollution

STRENGTHS

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

WEAKNESS

DANUM VALLEY FIELD CENTER

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Scientific researchPovide – library numerous information signs computer centerWeather stationHands on experience

STRENGTHS

Conclusion

Roles of individual, society and government

Trips Campaign, activities etc Instill from younger children Cooperation