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The Johor State Government will be holding an environmental exhibition in conjunction with Earth Hour. Members of the public are invited to view an exhibition with talks and a bio-composting demonstration from 11:00am to 6:00pm on 26th March 2011. The count down to switching off the lights will be followed by a cultural performance and an unplugged performance by Aizat Amdan from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. The event will be graced by the Chief Minister of Johor and the Mayor of Johor Bahru.
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=12380
"Dance in the dark" for Earth Hour 2011
Date : 26th March 2011 Time : 8.30pm Venue : Sunway Pyramid Rehearsal : 16th, 23rd and 25th March 2011 at Sunway University (6.00pm - 8.30pm) To register, email your name, IC and contact details to contactus@wwf.org.my ENJOY!!!
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WWF-Malaysia Photo Contest 2009
CATEGORIES:
Mammals in the Wild — Malaysian wildlife in their natural surroundings.
Animals in Flight — can be flying foxes, bats, insects and more that uses flight for travel or feeding.
Water for Life —can be reptiles, amphibians, insects, spiders and more that rely on water as their source of nourishment or as their home
Judges:
Dato’ Dr. Dionysius S.K. Sharma, Executive Director/CEO, WWF-Malaysia
Steven Hogg, Multimedia and Image Bank Manager, WWF-Malaysia (Head Judge)
Suan Tan, Marketing Communications Manager, WWF-Malaysia
Guest Judge from Foto Data
PRIZES*:
1st Prize
Photo will be published on the cover of WWF-Malaysia’s 2010 Green Heart Issue 3 which is due for publication in September 2010.
Photo will be featured in WWF-Malaysia’s 2011 calendar.
Canon Powershot A480.
WWF-Malaysia Gift Pack worth RM 300.
Picnic Backpack Set
2nd Prize
Photo will be featured in WWF-Malaysia’s 2011 calendar.
4GB CF Memory Card
WWF-Malaysia Gift Pack worth RM 200
Picnic Backpack Set
Woven Suit Jacket
3rd Prize
Photo will be featured in WWF-Malaysia’s 2011 calendar.
WWF-Malaysia Gift Pack worth RM 100
Woven Suit Jacket
*WWF-Malaysia reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event the offered prize is unavailable. No substitution or transfer of prizes permitted except as provided herein.
Various finalists as determined by WWF-Malaysia may also appear on WWF-Malaysia’s website at www.wwf.org.my.
All finalists will be featured in WWF-Malaysia’s 2011 calendar in which finalist will receive a complimentary copy. The retail value of the calendar is RM 69.90*.
*WWF-Malaysia reserves the right to change the retail value of WWF-Malaysia 2011 calendar.
Winners may be viewed late April 2009 at www.wwf.org.my.
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=9540
The Hills are Alive…... With the Sound of Music The Birds of Fraser’s Hill are beckoning!
For 24 hours, from Saturday 20 June 2009 to Sunday 21 June 2009, SPOT, IDENTIFY and RECORD as many species of birds (NOT the number of birds) and win yourself fabulous recognition and prizes!!
Sign-up in teams of 3 for a weekend of fun-filled birdwatching (spotting…and identifying…and recording). Registration opens at 9.00 am in the morning of Saturday 20 June 2009 where you can sign the official form and collect your log-book.
Confirm your participation to the organizer, Fraser’s Hill Development Corporation (FHDC) at telephone no: 09-5171623 / 5171624 or, just e-mail pkbf@tm.net.my . For more information, log on to http://www.pkbf.org.my.
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=8540
A series of conservation maps produced by WWF reveal for the first time the secret life of endangered turtles in the world’s most diverse marine region – the Coral Triangle.
The maps are the first to bring together the different life cycle movements, migration routes, foraging grounds, and nesting sites of green, hawksbill and leatherback turtles.
The maps were produced with the help of satellite tracking, and allow the identification and targeting of areas in urgent need of protection. They also highlight the inter-connectedness of marine habitats making a strong case for co-operation among Coral Triangle countries for the protection of shared marine resources in the region.
“We now have a better picture and more comprehensive understanding of where marine turtles feed, breed, and nest around the waters of the Coral Triangle,” said Matheus Halim, WWF Coral Triangle Turtle Strategy Leader.
Marine turtles play a crucial role in the delicate web of ocean life by maintaining the health of seagrass beds and coral reefs, which are home to other marine species such as shrimp, lobster, sharks, dugongs and innumerable reef fish.
The maps serve as a guideline for where to establish Marine Protected Areas. “The maps clearly identify which areas in this region need protection”, said Halim. “WWF is calling for the establishment of a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that encompass these locations as part of the new six nations Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) and for turtles to be made a priority under The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN).”
Apart from showing life cycle movements, the maps also indicate locations with high incidence of turtle bycatch in the region, value for identifying where fishing methods require modification.
The Coral Triangle, home to six of the seven known species of marine turtles in the world, stretches across six countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, covering the seas of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor Leste.
Marine turtles are listed on the World Conservation Union’s Red List of Threatened Species as either ‘Endangered’ or ‘Critically Endangered.’ This means they are among the most threatened animals on the planet and face the real risk of extinction.
The loss of nesting beaches and feeding habitats due to pollution and coastal development, the illegal trade and consumption of turtle eggs, meat, and other derivatives for commercial purposes, and the accidental catch (or ‘bycatch’) of turtles in fishing gears are just some of the many threats facing marine turtles.
Marine habitats in the Coral Triangle important to commercially-valuable fish species are being lost or degraded at an unprecedented rate. The last decade alone has seen a drastic decline in fish stocks due to inadequate fisheries management and widespread overuse of marine and coastal resources.
Establishing a network of MPAs can help alleviate the stress on marine and coastal resources and help build the marine environment’s resilience against other threats such as coral bleaching, caused by climate change.
“MPAs offer a range of benefits for fisheries, people, and the marine environment by providing safe havens for endangered species to thrive and for depleted fish stocks to recover,” says Dr Lida Pet-Soede, WWF Coral Triangle Programme Leader. “MPAs provide services to local communities who depend on the sea and its resources. Protecting these critical marine habitats means protecting the food and livelihood of millions people in the Coral Triangle region and beyond.”
The maps were produced by WWF in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry, Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation and other regional partners.
ENDS
-----------------
Editors note:
• The Coral Triangle is the most diverse marine region on the planet, matched in its importance to life on Earth only by the Amazon rainforest and the Congo basin. Defined by marine areas containing more than 500 species of reef-building coral, it covers around 6 million square kilometres of ocean across six countries in the Indo-Pacific – Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste.
• The Coral Triangle also directly sustains the lives of more than 120 million people and contains key spawning and nursery grounds for tuna, while healthy reef and coastal systems underpin a growing tourism sector. WWF is working with other NGOs, multilateral agencies and governments around the world to support conservation efforts in the Coral Triangle for the benefit of all.
• The Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food is a new six-nation initiative to secure the future of marine resources in the region. See www.cti-secretariat.net for more information.
• The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN) coordinates the regional response to illegal trade in protected species, which threatens biodiversity, endangers public health, and undermines economic wellbeing. See www.asean-wen.org for more information.
• For information on Coral Triangle go to: www.panda.org/coraltriangle
For further information:
Matheus Halim, WWF Coral Triangle Programme Turtle Strategy Leader, Tel: +62 21 576 1070 Email: mhalim@wwf.or.id
Lida Pet Soede, Leader, WWF Coral Triangle Programme Tel. +62 812 381 8742 Email: lpet@wallacea.wwf.or.id
Paolo P. Mangahas, Communications Manager, Tel: +60 3 7803 3772 Email: pmangahas@ywwf.org.my
DOWNLOAD MAPS & PICTURES
Maps can be downloaded from the WWF website here www.panda.org/coraltriangle/turtles
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=9000
Selangor, 18th June 2009 – The book, “Journeys Taken, Lessons Learnt: Malaysian Initiatives in the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources” was launched today at University Malaya with guest of honour Minister Of Natural Resources and Environment YB Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas.
This publication captures the experiences of Malaysian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community-based organisations in empowering people, so that people - especially local communities - can use, enjoy and benefit from Nature's wonderful gifts; today and in the long term.
Inspired by the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio in 1992, Denmark in 1994 initiated a programme of environmental assistance to Malaysia with a view of addressing the causes of environmental degradation in the country. The programme focused on strengthening the capacity of the Malaysian government with regard to policy formulation and strategy development. In recognizing the importance of indigenous peoples and gender equality in sustainable development policies, natural resource management and biodiversity conservation, the Danish support was extended to civil society groups and especially Malaysian Environmental NGOs (MENGO).
MENGO is a coalition of 20 organisations formed in November 2001 whose members are non profit in their operations and are dedicated to the protection and conservation of the environment. MENGO provides regular input into Government: national planning exercises, policy formulation and review as well as many important international debates on Multilateral Environmental Agreements like the Convention on Biological Diversity, Kyoto Protocol, Persistent Organic Pollutants, Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and the Basel Convention on Hazardous Waste.
This book showcases 16 projects which relate to the co-management, sustainable use and conservation of natural resources and biological diversity. Valuable lessons can be learnt from these experiences and the best practices within them. Many if not most of the projects highlighted here were implemented by members of MENGO and their respective partner organizations and associates.
This publication is prepared with the objective of improving coordination and knowledge management, mainly among indigenous people, women and environmental NGOs related to good practices for natural resource management and biodiversity conservation. Documenting good practices of natural resource consumption is an important contribution to sustainable development, and distributing these lessons learnt to a wide audience forms a basis for sharing information and experiences. This book captures good practices – and also which practices to avoid – in the use of natural resources, and will be useful to both NGOs, Community Based Organisations, Local Communities as well as government, donor and aid agencies as a guideline in the field of environmental conservation in local societies.
*End
For media enquiries and further information, please contact MENGO Support Unit at 03-61575708 or mengo@tm.net.my.
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=8800
Honda Malaysia held an educational Rhino Discovery Roadshow in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia at the Ikano Power Centre from 28 May - 1 June and Sunway Pyramid from 6 - 8 June, in conjunction with World Environment Day. The objective of the roadshow was to create greater awareness and understanding among the public on the plight of Sumatran rhinos in Malaysia and the need to care for the environment.
Fun-filled and educational activities for kids were conducted - they had the chance not only to express their creativity but also learn more about rhinos and the environment. These included sand art play time, colouring sessions with famous Japanese cartoonist, Ms. Tamami Akiba and a special celebrity guest appearance from Zainal Abidin.
The event also served as a prize-giving ceremony to the 14 winners of the "Environment and I" essay and photo contest, which was conducted throughout April, with WWF-Malaysia taking part in the judging process. Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Atsushi Fujimoto was happy to share the main purpose of this contest, which was “to encourage our future generations to care for the environment and at the same time to increase awareness and build understanding on environmental conservation and extinction especially amongst primary school students."
Honda Malaysia’s “Save our Sumatran Rhino” project in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia is now in its third year.
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=6760
CHEVENING ALUMNI OF MALAYSIA & WWF- Malaysia
Invite you to a Public Forum on
Protecting Biodiversity: Malaysia’s Natural Wealth & Heritage
Malaysia being recognised as one of the 12 mega biologically diverse countries in the world and in conjunction with 2010 being declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Biodiversity, the Chevening Alumni of Malaysia and WWF-Malaysia are pleased to organise this forum.
Details are as follows:
Date: 27th of July 2010 (Tuesday)
Time: 8.00pm-10.00pm (dinner will be served from 7pm)
Venue: Auditorium (2nd Floor) Bangunan Getah Asli
148, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
(Opposite KLCC, 5 minutes walk from KLCC LRT Station)
Admission: FREE
Main Speaker:
*Representative, Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment
“Common Vision on Biodiversity- An Overview of the Government’s Efforts to Protect the Nation’s Heritage”
Fellow Speakers:
*Professor Gurdial Singh Nijar, Faculty of Law- University of Malaya
“Creating Value from Biodiversity- Access to Biological Resources & Benefit Sharing”
*Dato’ Dr. Dionysius S.K Sharma, Executive Director/CEO, WWF-Malaysia
“Saving Our Turtles- Federalising Their Protection & Conservation”
*Dr. E. Sivananthan, Director- Department of Wildlife & National Parks
“Securing Malaysia’s Tiger Heritage- Operationalising the National Tiger Action Plan”
We welcome you to turn up and benefit from the topical discussions concerning biodiversity. Confirm your attendance by registering at info@cheveningalumni.org.my before the 23rd of July 2010. Feel free to circulate this notice.
We look forward to welcoming you to this timely forum.
Nithi Nesadurai (President Chevening Alumni & Dato’ Dr. Dionysius S.K. Sharma (Executive Director/CEO, WWF-Malaysia )
• The Chevening Alumni of Malaysia is an association of recipients of the Chevening Scholarship awarded by the British Government for study in the United Kingdom. It launched its public forum series in 2007 to raise awareness on topical issues.
• WWF-Malaysia (World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia), the national conservation trust, currently runs more than 75 projects covering a diverse range of environmental protection work aimed at conserving our natural resources to secure our good quality of life and our children’s bright future.
Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by:
- Conserving the world’s biological diversity
- Ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable
- Promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful production
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=11160
The Honda ‘Saving Nature’ Roadshow is here!
Time: 10am to 10pm
Date: 4 – 7 December 2008
Venue: East Coast Mall, Kuantan
Time: 10am to 10pm
Date: 12 – 14 December 2008
Venue: JB City Square, Johor Bahru
Fun-filled activities await your family! Learn more about the Sumatran rhino and what we can do to help to keep this animal from being extinct! Take part in the Eco Art Workshop, where you can learn how to make art pieces out of everyday recyclable materials! Set your imagination free in the ‘Sand Art Play Time’! Take the chance to make a pledge for what you would do to conserve the environment!
Don’t miss out! Log on to http://www.honda.com.my/rhino to find out more about the ‘Saving Nature’ Roadshow and take part in the ‘Nature Quest’ online game contest!
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=7580
A series of conservation maps produced by WWF reveal for the first time the secret life of endangered turtles in the world’s most diverse marine region – the Coral Triangle.
The maps are the first to bring together the different life cycle movements, migration routes, foraging grounds, and nesting sites of green, hawksbill and leatherback turtles.
The maps were produced with the help of satellite tracking, and allow the identification and targeting of areas in urgent need of protection. They also highlight the inter-connectedness of marine habitats making a strong case for co-operation among Coral Triangle countries for the protection of shared marine resources in the region.
“We now have a better picture and more comprehensive understanding of where marine turtles feed, breed, and nest around the waters of the Coral Triangle,” said Matheus Halim, WWF Coral Triangle Turtle Strategy Leader.
Marine turtles play a crucial role in the delicate web of ocean life by maintaining the health of seagrass beds and coral reefs, which are home to other marine species such as shrimp, lobster, sharks, dugongs and innumerable reef fish.
The maps serve as a guideline for where to establish Marine Protected Areas. “The maps clearly identify which areas in this region need protection”, said Halim. “WWF is calling for the establishment of a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that encompass these locations as part of the new six nations Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) and for turtles to be made a priority under The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN).”
Apart from showing life cycle movements, the maps also indicate locations with high incidence of turtle bycatch in the region, value for identifying where fishing methods require modification.
The Coral Triangle, home to six of the seven known species of marine turtles in the world, stretches across six countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, covering the seas of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor Leste.
Marine turtles are listed on the World Conservation Union’s Red List of Threatened Species as either ‘Endangered’ or ‘Critically Endangered.’ This means they are among the most threatened animals on the planet and face the real risk of extinction.
The loss of nesting beaches and feeding habitats due to pollution and coastal development, the illegal trade and consumption of turtle eggs, meat, and other derivatives for commercial purposes, and the accidental catch (or ‘bycatch’) of turtles in fishing gears are just some of the many threats facing marine turtles.
Marine habitats in the Coral Triangle important to commercially-valuable fish species are being lost or degraded at an unprecedented rate. The last decade alone has seen a drastic decline in fish stocks due to inadequate fisheries management and widespread overuse of marine and coastal resources.
Establishing a network of MPAs can help alleviate the stress on marine and coastal resources and help build the marine environment’s resilience against other threats such as coral bleaching, caused by climate change.
“MPAs offer a range of benefits for fisheries, people, and the marine environment by providing safe havens for endangered species to thrive and for depleted fish stocks to recover,” says Dr Lida Pet-Soede, WWF Coral Triangle Programme Leader. “MPAs provide services to local communities who depend on the sea and its resources. Protecting these critical marine habitats means protecting the food and livelihood of millions people in the Coral Triangle region and beyond.”
The maps were produced by WWF in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry, Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation and other regional partners.
ENDS
-----------------
Editors note:
• The Coral Triangle is the most diverse marine region on the planet, matched in its importance to life on Earth only by the Amazon rainforest and the Congo basin. Defined by marine areas containing more than 500 species of reef-building coral, it covers around 6 million square kilometres of ocean across six countries in the Indo-Pacific – Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste.
• The Coral Triangle also directly sustains the lives of more than 120 million people and contains key spawning and nursery grounds for tuna, while healthy reef and coastal systems underpin a growing tourism sector. WWF is working with other NGOs, multilateral agencies and governments around the world to support conservation efforts in the Coral Triangle for the benefit of all.
• The Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food is a new six-nation initiative to secure the future of marine resources in the region. See www.cti-secretariat.net for more information.
• The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN) coordinates the regional response to illegal trade in protected species, which threatens biodiversity, endangers public health, and undermines economic wellbeing. See www.asean-wen.org for more information.
• For information on Coral Triangle go to: www.panda.org/coraltriangle
For further information:
Matheus Halim, WWF Coral Triangle Programme Turtle Strategy Leader, Tel: +62 21 576 1070 Email: mhalim@wwf.or.id
Lida Pet Soede, Leader, WWF Coral Triangle Programme Tel. +62 812 381 8742 Email: lpet@wallacea.wwf.or.id
Paolo P. Mangahas, Communications Manager, Tel: +60 3 7803 3772 Email: pmangahas@ywwf.org.my
DOWNLOAD MAPS & PICTURES
Maps can be downloaded from the WWF website here www.panda.org/coraltriangle/turtles
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=9000
Members of the local community of Fraser’s Hills from different walks of life recently took part in a nature guide course titled Latihan Asas Pemandu Pelancong Alam Semulajadi (LAPPAS) organised by the Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang (the Pahang State Tourism Action Council under the Ministry of Tourism) with the co-operation of WWF-Malaysia.
Shahzan Inn in Fraser’s Hill, the venue of the course, was a hive of activity over five days between the 11th and 20th August 2009. The ultimate objective of the training was to create a cohort of nature guides who are knowledgeable, responsible and environmentally-conscious who will contribute towards the development and progress of eco-tourism and the conservation of Fraser’s Hill.
There were a total of 18 participants in all with 7 trainers. The modules covered included introduction to basic guiding, communication skills, montane forests, Fraser Hill’s tourism products, bird watching, the flora and fauna of Fraser’s Hills, risk management and safety as well as environmental legislations, issues and conservation concepts. There were both theoretical and practical sessions involved. Participants were exposed to a side of Fraser’s Hill they might have not encountered before.
Much alike high school, participants took assignments home too. Group work and presentations gave everyone a chance to speak up and ideas seemed to come from all corners of the room. There were daily review tests that gave participants a forum to discuss their answers and expand on them. The final assessment involved both an oral and written assignment. The written one covered all nine modules of the training whereas the oral test was situational. Participants were asked to explain or act out how they would react should they be in a certain situation.
Anandha Prabu a/l Kumarasamy, a hotel management student who was a participant of the course, enthused, “I gained confidence in public speaking. The course is also very relevant to us because it equips us with a lot more knowledge of Fraser's Hill and thus, makes it easier to talk to tourists about Fraser's Hill”. He also mentioned that the trainers are great and friendly.
“The training gave me the opportunity to learn new things and make new friends. I hope that this training can be conducted more in the future so that we will not forget what we have learned”, said Afiq bin Amin, a handicraft maker. He also hoped that future training will contain more outdoor sessions as it makes the learning process easier for him.
Nalini, Sales Manager of Shahzan Inn, commented that “The course is very good, the assignments are heavy but I understand that it is necessary. I also like the practical sessions better including the group work - presentation, role play, etc as it is easier to understand the material. I hope that in the near future that there would be refresher courses in the form of hikes through the trails, for instance, lead by experienced guides so that I would not forget what I have learned”.
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About WWF-Malaysia:
WWF-Malaysia (World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia), the national conservation trust, currently runs more than 75 projects covering a diverse range of environmental protection work. Since 1972, WWF-Malaysia has worked on important conservation projects, from saving endangered species such as tigers and turtles, to protecting our highland forests, rivers and seas. We also undertake environmental education and advocacy work to achieve conservation goals. By conserving our natural resources, WWF-Malaysia is helping to protect our livelihoods,
food and water supply, thus securing our good quality of life and our children’s bright future. We thank our supporters whose donations are our lifeblood. If you would like to donate to WWF-Malaysia or learn more about our projects, please call: +603-78033772 or visit our website at: wwf.org.my.
For media queries: Please contact Suba, Media & Public Affairs Senior Executive, at tel: +603-78033772 ext 6306 or e-mail: SBahsu@wwf.org.my
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=9300
Selangor, 18th June 2009 – The book, “Journeys Taken, Lessons Learnt: Malaysian Initiatives in the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources” was launched today at University Malaya with guest of honour Minister Of Natural Resources and Environment YB Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas.
This publication captures the experiences of Malaysian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community-based organisations in empowering people, so that people - especially local communities - can use, enjoy and benefit from Nature's wonderful gifts; today and in the long term.
Inspired by the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio in 1992, Denmark in 1994 initiated a programme of environmental assistance to Malaysia with a view of addressing the causes of environmental degradation in the country. The programme focused on strengthening the capacity of the Malaysian government with regard to policy formulation and strategy development. In recognizing the importance of indigenous peoples and gender equality in sustainable development policies, natural resource management and biodiversity conservation, the Danish support was extended to civil society groups and especially Malaysian Environmental NGOs (MENGO).
MENGO is a coalition of 20 organisations formed in November 2001 whose members are non profit in their operations and are dedicated to the protection and conservation of the environment. MENGO provides regular input into Government: national planning exercises, policy formulation and review as well as many important international debates on Multilateral Environmental Agreements like the Convention on Biological Diversity, Kyoto Protocol, Persistent Organic Pollutants, Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and the Basel Convention on Hazardous Waste.
This book showcases 16 projects which relate to the co-management, sustainable use and conservation of natural resources and biological diversity. Valuable lessons can be learnt from these experiences and the best practices within them. Many if not most of the projects highlighted here were implemented by members of MENGO and their respective partner organizations and associates.
This publication is prepared with the objective of improving coordination and knowledge management, mainly among indigenous people, women and environmental NGOs related to good practices for natural resource management and biodiversity conservation. Documenting good practices of natural resource consumption is an important contribution to sustainable development, and distributing these lessons learnt to a wide audience forms a basis for sharing information and experiences. This book captures good practices – and also which practices to avoid – in the use of natural resources, and will be useful to both NGOs, Community Based Organisations, Local Communities as well as government, donor and aid agencies as a guideline in the field of environmental conservation in local societies.
*End
For media enquiries and further information, please contact MENGO Support Unit at 03-61575708 or mengo@tm.net.my.
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=8800
The SOS team will be at Gurney Plaza, Penang from 4 – 5 Dec 2010 as part of the sustainable seafood road show in collaboration with Golden Fresh (brand owner of Pacific West seafood products). There will be games and activities for children, while the adults can enjoy some food samples from the cooking demonstration. The SOS team will also be giving 2 talk sessions: 1-2pm and 6-7pm.
Hint: Listen to our talks carefully & answer some questions - we’ll be giving away exclusive & limited edition SOS t-shirts and reusable shopping bags!
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=11940
The ‘Save the Rhino’s Home’ contest is here! Get your kids to join in the fun, learn about deforestation and how they can contribute towards saving the environment. There are also cool prizes waiting to be won such as a HP Mini notebook, Sony Cyber-shot digital camera or PSP!
Just log on to honda.com.my/rhino for more details! Get your contest forms now by downloading it from the Honda website or get them from any Honda dealer showroom. Photocopies of contest forms are accepted and more than 1 entry can be submitted. Contest begins 1 – 31 July 2009.
Terms and conditions apply.
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=8780
CHEVENING ALUMNI OF MALAYSIA & WWF- Malaysia
Invite you to a Public Forum on
Protecting Biodiversity: Malaysia’s Natural Wealth & Heritage
Malaysia being recognised as one of the 12 mega biologically diverse countries in the world and in conjunction with 2010 being declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Biodiversity, the Chevening Alumni of Malaysia and WWF-Malaysia are pleased to organise this forum.
Details are as follows:
Date: 27th of July 2010 (Tuesday)
Time: 8.00pm-10.00pm (dinner will be served from 7pm)
Venue: Auditorium (2nd Floor) Bangunan Getah Asli
148, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
(Opposite KLCC, 5 minutes walk from KLCC LRT Station)
Admission: FREE
Main Speaker:
*Representative, Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment
“Common Vision on Biodiversity- An Overview of the Government’s Efforts to Protect the Nation’s Heritage”
Fellow Speakers:
*Professor Gurdial Singh Nijar, Faculty of Law- University of Malaya
“Creating Value from Biodiversity- Access to Biological Resources & Benefit Sharing”
*Dato’ Dr. Dionysius S.K Sharma, Executive Director/CEO, WWF-Malaysia
“Saving Our Turtles- Federalising Their Protection & Conservation”
*Dr. E. Sivananthan, Director- Department of Wildlife & National Parks
“Securing Malaysia’s Tiger Heritage- Operationalising the National Tiger Action Plan”
We welcome you to turn up and benefit from the topical discussions concerning biodiversity. Confirm your attendance by registering at info@cheveningalumni.org.my before the 23rd of July 2010. Feel free to circulate this notice.
We look forward to welcoming you to this timely forum.
Nithi Nesadurai (President Chevening Alumni & Dato’ Dr. Dionysius S.K. Sharma (Executive Director/CEO, WWF-Malaysia )
• The Chevening Alumni of Malaysia is an association of recipients of the Chevening Scholarship awarded by the British Government for study in the United Kingdom. It launched its public forum series in 2007 to raise awareness on topical issues.
• WWF-Malaysia (World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia), the national conservation trust, currently runs more than 75 projects covering a diverse range of environmental protection work aimed at conserving our natural resources to secure our good quality of life and our children’s bright future.
Our mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by:
- Conserving the world’s biological diversity
- Ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable
- Promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful production
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=11160
Our annual charity art exhibition is back! Showcasing works by Malaysian and international artists, Art for Nature 2010 examines the “survival of the fittest” concept and addresses questions related to mankind’s need to evolve.
Sponsored by Hijjas Kasturi Associates, the proceeds of Art for Nature would support artists and WWF-Malaysia’s nature conservation efforts.
Programme
Sunday, 25 July – 8 August
Weekends, 10am – 4pm
Weekdays, by appointment
Art for Nature 2010: Survival exhibition
Saturday, 31 July, 3pm
Curator’s talk
Sunday, 1 August, 9am
Tour of Rimbun Dahan’s grounds and garden by Angela Hijjas
Saturday, 7 August, 3pm – 7pm
Sunday, 8 August, 3pm - 7pm
Dancing in Place: X-Pollination
A site-specific dance performance
Venue
Rimbun Dahan, Km. 27, Jln Kuang, Kuang, Selangor [map]
About the exhibition theme
Mention evolution and Charles Darwin comes to mind immediately. Even though he did not form the concept of evolution, his theory of adaptation through natural selection left a lasting legacy. Alfred Russel Wallace is less well known, but his work in our own region was instrumental in getting Darwin to publish.
Despite Darwin’s and Wallace’s voluminous works on evolutionary biology, we know so little about the interaction of species, interdependencies and the consequences of change. Yet we engage change without a second thought. We continually adapt ourselves and our belongings to shifting circumstances. Question is, to ensure our continued survival what is the price we are willing to pay? Does living in a world devoid of forests, mountains, rivers, oceans, animals and fresh air mean mankind has won the survival of the fittest race? Or does it mean we have lost sight of the important things in life?
For more information about the events please visit Rimbun Dahan.
For questions about the event please email Sujatha Krishnan.
For media queries please email Subashni Bahsu.
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=11120
The Honda ‘Saving Nature’ Roadshow is here!
Time: 10am to 10pm
Date: 4 – 7 December 2008
Venue: East Coast Mall, Kuantan
Time: 10am to 10pm
Date: 12 – 14 December 2008
Venue: JB City Square, Johor Bahru
Fun-filled activities await your family! Learn more about the Sumatran rhino and what we can do to help to keep this animal from being extinct! Take part in the Eco Art Workshop, where you can learn how to make art pieces out of everyday recyclable materials! Set your imagination free in the ‘Sand Art Play Time’! Take the chance to make a pledge for what you would do to conserve the environment!
Don’t miss out! Log on to http://www.honda.com.my/rhino to find out more about the ‘Saving Nature’ Roadshow and take part in the ‘Nature Quest’ online game contest!
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KUCHING,15th September, 2009 - Lucky trio Knot Atok, Julia Intan and Nor Fadzilla binti Amin were selected to pursue Masters Degrees at UNIMAS with partial financial support through the Oliver Hardiment scholarships worth RM30,000.
The Oliver Hardiment Scholarship is awarded to Malaysians who have great passion for conservation and intend to make a career in environmental protection within the Heart of Borneo (HoB).
Applicants to this scholarship have to ensure that their degrees are in line with conservation, WWF-Malaysia’s mission and the HoB vision while their field research areas should lie within the HoB in Sabah and/or Sarawak. In addition to that, their research has to be related to biodiversity, socio-economic, community or sustainable development issues.
The three recipients selected by UNIMAS will receive partial scholarships worth RM10,000 each for the duration of their two-year study, disbursed according to their semester tuition fees, theses preparation and printing.
WWF-Malaysia recently signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNIMAS. The basis for this MoU arises from the legacy bequeathed to WWF-Malaysia by the late Mr. Oliver Hardiment who had a keen interest in WWF-Malaysia’s HoB work.
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About WWF-Malaysia:
WWF-Malaysia (World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia), the national conservation trust, currently runs more than 75 projects covering a diverse range of environmental protection work. Since 1972, WWF-Malaysia has worked on important conservation projects, from saving endangered species such as tigers and turtles, to protecting our highland forests, rivers and seas. We also undertake environmental education and advocacy work to achieve conservation goals. By conserving our natural resources, WWF-Malaysia is helping to protect our livelihoods, food and water supply, thus securing our good quality of life and our children’s bright future. We thank our supporters whose donations are our lifeblood. If you would like to donate to WWF-Malaysia or learn more about our projects, please call: +603-78033772 or visit our website at: wwf.org.my.
For media queries, please contact Suba, Media & Public Affairs Senior Executive, at tel: +603-78033772 ext 6306 or e-mail: SBahsu@wwf.org.my
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=9360
Members of the local community of Fraser’s Hills from different walks of life recently took part in a nature guide course titled Latihan Asas Pemandu Pelancong Alam Semulajadi (LAPPAS) organised by the Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang (the Pahang State Tourism Action Council under the Ministry of Tourism) with the co-operation of WWF-Malaysia.
Shahzan Inn in Fraser’s Hill, the venue of the course, was a hive of activity over five days between the 11th and 20th August 2009. The ultimate objective of the training was to create a cohort of nature guides who are knowledgeable, responsible and environmentally-conscious who will contribute towards the development and progress of eco-tourism and the conservation of Fraser’s Hill.
There were a total of 18 participants in all with 7 trainers. The modules covered included introduction to basic guiding, communication skills, montane forests, Fraser Hill’s tourism products, bird watching, the flora and fauna of Fraser’s Hills, risk management and safety as well as environmental legislations, issues and conservation concepts. There were both theoretical and practical sessions involved. Participants were exposed to a side of Fraser’s Hill they might have not encountered before.
Much alike high school, participants took assignments home too. Group work and presentations gave everyone a chance to speak up and ideas seemed to come from all corners of the room. There were daily review tests that gave participants a forum to discuss their answers and expand on them. The final assessment involved both an oral and written assignment. The written one covered all nine modules of the training whereas the oral test was situational. Participants were asked to explain or act out how they would react should they be in a certain situation.
Anandha Prabu a/l Kumarasamy, a hotel management student who was a participant of the course, enthused, “I gained confidence in public speaking. The course is also very relevant to us because it equips us with a lot more knowledge of Fraser's Hill and thus, makes it easier to talk to tourists about Fraser's Hill”. He also mentioned that the trainers are great and friendly.
“The training gave me the opportunity to learn new things and make new friends. I hope that this training can be conducted more in the future so that we will not forget what we have learned”, said Afiq bin Amin, a handicraft maker. He also hoped that future training will contain more outdoor sessions as it makes the learning process easier for him.
Nalini, Sales Manager of Shahzan Inn, commented that “The course is very good, the assignments are heavy but I understand that it is necessary. I also like the practical sessions better including the group work - presentation, role play, etc as it is easier to understand the material. I hope that in the near future that there would be refresher courses in the form of hikes through the trails, for instance, lead by experienced guides so that I would not forget what I have learned”.
-END -
About WWF-Malaysia:
WWF-Malaysia (World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia), the national conservation trust, currently runs more than 75 projects covering a diverse range of environmental protection work. Since 1972, WWF-Malaysia has worked on important conservation projects, from saving endangered species such as tigers and turtles, to protecting our highland forests, rivers and seas. We also undertake environmental education and advocacy work to achieve conservation goals. By conserving our natural resources, WWF-Malaysia is helping to protect our livelihoods,
food and water supply, thus securing our good quality of life and our children’s bright future. We thank our supporters whose donations are our lifeblood. If you would like to donate to WWF-Malaysia or learn more about our projects, please call: +603-78033772 or visit our website at: wwf.org.my.
For media queries: Please contact Suba, Media & Public Affairs Senior Executive, at tel: +603-78033772 ext 6306 or e-mail: SBahsu@wwf.org.my
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=9300
Date: 5 March 2009, Thursday
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Annexe Gallery, Central Market
Free admission
Enjoy an exciting peek into the "wild" world of WWF-Malaysia’s field biologist Lee Shan Khee and her team, who strive to conserve the iconic orang-utan and its forest home. The talk is held in conjunction with Lisa Roet’s “In Sight” exhibition, which addresses the decline of wild orang-utan populations in Borneo.
For more details: http://www.annexegallery.com
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=8200
From February 14th to 21st, WWF-Malaysia will be launching our “Tx2” tiger conservation campaign and we invite members of the public to join us for fun activities at FGS Dong Zen Temple. WWF-Malaysia is working with other WWF offices in countries that are home to tigers on this campaign, which aims to double the number of tigers in the world by the next Year of the Tiger, 2022.
Come visit WWF-Malaysia’s booth, as we will be providing educational information about tigers and promoting our “symbolic tiger adoption”. You can purchase a pair of special edition tiger plush toys (the first day of Chinese New Year this year falls on Valentine’s Day) and the proceeds will be channelled to our conservation work.
WWF-Malaysia Booth
When? 14th to 21st February 2010
Where? FGS Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom, Selangor
In addition to visiting our booth, you can also enjoy participating in the following exciting activities at Dong Zen Temple:
Making the tiger mark
Get down and dirty as WWF-Malaysia’s field biologists teach you how to make your own tiger pugmark plaster cast and bring it back as a souvenir!
When? 16th February 2010
Time? First session starts at 11.00am; last session is at 5.00pm
Face-painting:
Be part of history as WWF-Malaysia attempts to paint 1000 faces to symbolise the target of achieving 1000 wild tigers in Malaysia by the next Year of the Tiger in 2022.
When? 20th February 2010
Time? Session 1: 10.00am to 1.30pm
Session 2: 3.00pm to 6.30pm
Tiger trail:
Go on a tiger trail around the temple grounds, earn stamps and bring home a gift.
When? 21st February 2010
To find out more about the tiger-themed event at the temple in Jenjarom, Selangor, log on to: www.fgs.org.my
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=10320
Voice of the Orang Utan
Asia’s only great ape. The ‘Man of the Forest’. These short but powerful phrases are names given to one very lovable and endearing creature – the orang-utan. An icon of Malaysia, the orang-utan has captured hearts across the globe. They can be seen in movies, documentaries, advertisements and posters. They may seem to be ubiquitous but in reality, the orang-utans are at risk of losing their homes, and eventually their being.
The orang-utans face the real threat of extinction mainly due to deforestation and have been classified as an endangered species. The truth is that humans are the greatest threat to the orang-utans, yet we are also their greatest HOPE. It is time to turn the tables around and mitigate the damage done.
Renewed HOPE comes in the form of New Hope for Orang-utans School Programme, a youth programme for conservation education. Initiated by BOH, WWF-Malaysia and TV9, the New Hope for Orang-utan School Programme is a contest aimed at empowering youths with a ‘voice’ for orang-utan conservation.
Its purpose is simple: Create awareness on orang-utan conservation among youths and to empower them to play a role in spreading the message of conservation.
The contest requires students to - create an awareness campaign, organise activities with their target group, garner ground-level support, document all aspects through a blog.
We are calling out to all school youths to embrace this challenge and be instruments in making a difference. Be a part of this important change creation and give HOPE to our beloved orang-utans. Your efforts will be duly rewarded with interesting prizes.
Visit www.orangutan.com.my or www.tv9.com.my to learn how you can play a role in helping these lovable creatures continue to roam our forest.
Make a difference, act now, give HOPE! Join the New Hope for Orang-utan School Programme aka contest.
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=8860
Date: 5 March 2009, Thursday
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Annexe Gallery, Central Market
Free admission
Enjoy an exciting peek into the "wild" world of WWF-Malaysia’s field biologist Lee Shan Khee and her team, who strive to conserve the iconic orang-utan and its forest home. The talk is held in conjunction with Lisa Roet’s “In Sight” exhibition, which addresses the decline of wild orang-utan populations in Borneo.
For more details: http://www.annexegallery.com
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=8200
Our annual charity art exhibition is back! Showcasing works by Malaysian and international artists, Art for Nature 2010 examines the “survival of the fittest” concept and addresses questions related to mankind’s need to evolve.
Sponsored by Hijjas Kasturi Associates, the proceeds of Art for Nature would support artists and WWF-Malaysia’s nature conservation efforts.
Programme
Sunday, 25 July – 8 August
Weekends, 10am – 4pm
Weekdays, by appointment
Art for Nature 2010: Survival exhibition
Saturday, 31 July, 3pm
Curator’s talk
Sunday, 1 August, 9am
Tour of Rimbun Dahan’s grounds and garden by Angela Hijjas
Saturday, 7 August, 3pm – 7pm
Sunday, 8 August, 3pm - 7pm
Dancing in Place: X-Pollination
A site-specific dance performance
Venue
Rimbun Dahan, Km. 27, Jln Kuang, Kuang, Selangor [map]
About the exhibition theme
Mention evolution and Charles Darwin comes to mind immediately. Even though he did not form the concept of evolution, his theory of adaptation through natural selection left a lasting legacy. Alfred Russel Wallace is less well known, but his work in our own region was instrumental in getting Darwin to publish.
Despite Darwin’s and Wallace’s voluminous works on evolutionary biology, we know so little about the interaction of species, interdependencies and the consequences of change. Yet we engage change without a second thought. We continually adapt ourselves and our belongings to shifting circumstances. Question is, to ensure our continued survival what is the price we are willing to pay? Does living in a world devoid of forests, mountains, rivers, oceans, animals and fresh air mean mankind has won the survival of the fittest race? Or does it mean we have lost sight of the important things in life?
For more information about the events please visit Rimbun Dahan.
For questions about the event please email Sujatha Krishnan.
For media queries please email Subashni Bahsu.
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=11120
A series of conservation maps produced by WWF reveal for the first time the secret life of endangered turtles in the world’s most diverse marine region – the Coral Triangle.
The maps are the first to bring together the different life cycle movements, migration routes, foraging grounds, and nesting sites of green, hawksbill and leatherback turtles.
The maps were produced with the help of satellite tracking, and allow the identification and targeting of areas in urgent need of protection. They also highlight the inter-connectedness of marine habitats making a strong case for co-operation among Coral Triangle countries for the protection of shared marine resources in the region.
“We now have a better picture and more comprehensive understanding of where marine turtles feed, breed, and nest around the waters of the Coral Triangle,” said Matheus Halim, WWF Coral Triangle Turtle Strategy Leader.
Marine turtles play a crucial role in the delicate web of ocean life by maintaining the health of seagrass beds and coral reefs, which are home to other marine species such as shrimp, lobster, sharks, dugongs and innumerable reef fish.
The maps serve as a guideline for where to establish Marine Protected Areas. “The maps clearly identify which areas in this region need protection”, said Halim. “WWF is calling for the establishment of a network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that encompass these locations as part of the new six nations Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) and for turtles to be made a priority under The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN).”
Apart from showing life cycle movements, the maps also indicate locations with high incidence of turtle bycatch in the region, value for identifying where fishing methods require modification.
The Coral Triangle, home to six of the seven known species of marine turtles in the world, stretches across six countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific, covering the seas of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor Leste.
Marine turtles are listed on the World Conservation Union’s Red List of Threatened Species as either ‘Endangered’ or ‘Critically Endangered.’ This means they are among the most threatened animals on the planet and face the real risk of extinction.
The loss of nesting beaches and feeding habitats due to pollution and coastal development, the illegal trade and consumption of turtle eggs, meat, and other derivatives for commercial purposes, and the accidental catch (or ‘bycatch’) of turtles in fishing gears are just some of the many threats facing marine turtles.
Marine habitats in the Coral Triangle important to commercially-valuable fish species are being lost or degraded at an unprecedented rate. The last decade alone has seen a drastic decline in fish stocks due to inadequate fisheries management and widespread overuse of marine and coastal resources.
Establishing a network of MPAs can help alleviate the stress on marine and coastal resources and help build the marine environment’s resilience against other threats such as coral bleaching, caused by climate change.
“MPAs offer a range of benefits for fisheries, people, and the marine environment by providing safe havens for endangered species to thrive and for depleted fish stocks to recover,” says Dr Lida Pet-Soede, WWF Coral Triangle Programme Leader. “MPAs provide services to local communities who depend on the sea and its resources. Protecting these critical marine habitats means protecting the food and livelihood of millions people in the Coral Triangle region and beyond.”
The maps were produced by WWF in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry, Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation and other regional partners.
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Editors note:
• The Coral Triangle is the most diverse marine region on the planet, matched in its importance to life on Earth only by the Amazon rainforest and the Congo basin. Defined by marine areas containing more than 500 species of reef-building coral, it covers around 6 million square kilometres of ocean across six countries in the Indo-Pacific – Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste.
• The Coral Triangle also directly sustains the lives of more than 120 million people and contains key spawning and nursery grounds for tuna, while healthy reef and coastal systems underpin a growing tourism sector. WWF is working with other NGOs, multilateral agencies and governments around the world to support conservation efforts in the Coral Triangle for the benefit of all.
• The Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food is a new six-nation initiative to secure the future of marine resources in the region. See www.cti-secretariat.net for more information.
• The Association of Southeast Asian Nations Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN) coordinates the regional response to illegal trade in protected species, which threatens biodiversity, endangers public health, and undermines economic wellbeing. See www.asean-wen.org for more information.
• For information on Coral Triangle go to: www.panda.org/coraltriangle
For further information:
Matheus Halim, WWF Coral Triangle Programme Turtle Strategy Leader, Tel: +62 21 576 1070 Email: mhalim@wwf.or.id
Lida Pet Soede, Leader, WWF Coral Triangle Programme Tel. +62 812 381 8742 Email: lpet@wallacea.wwf.or.id
Paolo P. Mangahas, Communications Manager, Tel: +60 3 7803 3772 Email: pmangahas@ywwf.org.my
DOWNLOAD MAPS & PICTURES
Maps can be downloaded from the WWF website here www.panda.org/coraltriangle/turtles
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Members of the local community of Fraser’s Hills from different walks of life recently took part in a nature guide course titled Latihan Asas Pemandu Pelancong Alam Semulajadi (LAPPAS) organised by the Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang (the Pahang State Tourism Action Council under the Ministry of Tourism) with the co-operation of WWF-Malaysia.
Shahzan Inn in Fraser’s Hill, the venue of the course, was a hive of activity over five days between the 11th and 20th August 2009. The ultimate objective of the training was to create a cohort of nature guides who are knowledgeable, responsible and environmentally-conscious who will contribute towards the development and progress of eco-tourism and the conservation of Fraser’s Hill.
There were a total of 18 participants in all with 7 trainers. The modules covered included introduction to basic guiding, communication skills, montane forests, Fraser Hill’s tourism products, bird watching, the flora and fauna of Fraser’s Hills, risk management and safety as well as environmental legislations, issues and conservation concepts. There were both theoretical and practical sessions involved. Participants were exposed to a side of Fraser’s Hill they might have not encountered before.
Much alike high school, participants took assignments home too. Group work and presentations gave everyone a chance to speak up and ideas seemed to come from all corners of the room. There were daily review tests that gave participants a forum to discuss their answers and expand on them. The final assessment involved both an oral and written assignment. The written one covered all nine modules of the training whereas the oral test was situational. Participants were asked to explain or act out how they would react should they be in a certain situation.
Anandha Prabu a/l Kumarasamy, a hotel management student who was a participant of the course, enthused, “I gained confidence in public speaking. The course is also very relevant to us because it equips us with a lot more knowledge of Fraser's Hill and thus, makes it easier to talk to tourists about Fraser's Hill”. He also mentioned that the trainers are great and friendly.
“The training gave me the opportunity to learn new things and make new friends. I hope that this training can be conducted more in the future so that we will not forget what we have learned”, said Afiq bin Amin, a handicraft maker. He also hoped that future training will contain more outdoor sessions as it makes the learning process easier for him.
Nalini, Sales Manager of Shahzan Inn, commented that “The course is very good, the assignments are heavy but I understand that it is necessary. I also like the practical sessions better including the group work - presentation, role play, etc as it is easier to understand the material. I hope that in the near future that there would be refresher courses in the form of hikes through the trails, for instance, lead by experienced guides so that I would not forget what I have learned”.
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About WWF-Malaysia:
WWF-Malaysia (World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia), the national conservation trust, currently runs more than 75 projects covering a diverse range of environmental protection work. Since 1972, WWF-Malaysia has worked on important conservation projects, from saving endangered species such as tigers and turtles, to protecting our highland forests, rivers and seas. We also undertake environmental education and advocacy work to achieve conservation goals. By conserving our natural resources, WWF-Malaysia is helping to protect our livelihoods,
food and water supply, thus securing our good quality of life and our children’s bright future. We thank our supporters whose donations are our lifeblood. If you would like to donate to WWF-Malaysia or learn more about our projects, please call: +603-78033772 or visit our website at: wwf.org.my.
For media queries: Please contact Suba, Media & Public Affairs Senior Executive, at tel: +603-78033772 ext 6306 or e-mail: SBahsu@wwf.org.my
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=9300
Each donor who signs up 10 supporters for WWF Egg=Life campaign can redeem 2 free Ice Age 3 movie tickets courtesy of Vista Vision Specialist Sdn. Bhd. Click here to download the Egg=Life signature postcard.
When to redeem your movie tickets?
11th July 2009 (100 tickets to be given away on first come first serve basis).
Where to redeem your tickets:
Vista Vision Speacialist Sdn. Bhd., Unit 228, The Curve, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Movie date: 11th July 2009
Movie time: 7:30pm
Movie venue: Cineleisure, Mutiara Damansara
For further details, you can contact us at: kawan@wwf.org.my or call Vista at 03-77113937
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=8760
From February 14th to 21st, WWF-Malaysia will be launching our “Tx2” tiger conservation campaign and we invite members of the public to join us for fun activities at FGS Dong Zen Temple. WWF-Malaysia is working with other WWF offices in countries that are home to tigers on this campaign, which aims to double the number of tigers in the world by the next Year of the Tiger, 2022.
Come visit WWF-Malaysia’s booth, as we will be providing educational information about tigers and promoting our “symbolic tiger adoption”. You can purchase a pair of special edition tiger plush toys (the first day of Chinese New Year this year falls on Valentine’s Day) and the proceeds will be channelled to our conservation work.
WWF-Malaysia Booth
When? 14th to 21st February 2010
Where? FGS Dong Zen Temple in Jenjarom, Selangor
In addition to visiting our booth, you can also enjoy participating in the following exciting activities at Dong Zen Temple:
Making the tiger mark
Get down and dirty as WWF-Malaysia’s field biologists teach you how to make your own tiger pugmark plaster cast and bring it back as a souvenir!
When? 16th February 2010
Time? First session starts at 11.00am; last session is at 5.00pm
Face-painting:
Be part of history as WWF-Malaysia attempts to paint 1000 faces to symbolise the target of achieving 1000 wild tigers in Malaysia by the next Year of the Tiger in 2022.
When? 20th February 2010
Time? Session 1: 10.00am to 1.30pm
Session 2: 3.00pm to 6.30pm
Tiger trail:
Go on a tiger trail around the temple grounds, earn stamps and bring home a gift.
When? 21st February 2010
To find out more about the tiger-themed event at the temple in Jenjarom, Selangor, log on to: www.fgs.org.my
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=10320
In conjunction with the release of 2012 on 12th November 2009, WWF-Malaysia is working with Columbia TriStar Films to raise awareness about climate change by providing educational leaflets to schools and running this contest for visitors to www.wwf.org.my and recipients of WWF’s e-newsletter.
Twelve lucky winners will receive these prizes:
• Three winners will receive a Limited Edition 2012 Watch worth RM 180 each
• Three winners will receive a Limited Edition 2012 Inflatable Lifebelt worth RM 100 each
• Three winners will receive a Limited Edition 2012 Lenticular Notebook worth RM 100 each
• Three winners will receive a Limited Edition 2012 Solar-Powered Keychain worth RM 50 and a Limited Edition 2012 Pen worth RM 5 each
Stand a chance to win these great prizes courtesy of Columbia TriStar Films by e-mailing your answers to the following two questions, followed by your name and mobile phone number, to contactus@wwf.org.my before 20th November 2009.
1. Name one effect of climate change on our planet.
2. Name one actor starring in 2012.
Catch the thrilling 2012 by Director Roland Emmerich (Independence Day & The Day After Tomorrow) when it opens in cinemas on 12th November 2009!
Synopsis: In 2009 a highly regarded team of scientists confirm to the global heads of state that the world as we know it, will soon come to an end…By 2012, a plan has been devised by world leaders to save as much of mankind as possible, but unfortunately not every man can be saved. When Jackson Curtis and his two kids go on a family trip to Yellowstone, they stumble upon a massive research facility in a dried up lake bed and uncover the secret of the impending apocalypse the government has been hiding. Jackson must take matters into his own hands as he embarks on a desperate race to save both his family and himself while witnessing earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and whatever other natural disasters the earth has in store for humanity.
Cast: John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton
Website: www.2012.com.my
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=9600
Save our Seafood (S.O.S) campaign booth & talks
Where: The Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) 2010, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), KL
When: 30 July - 1 August 2010
Time: 10am - 7pm
Admission: FREE
WWF-Malaysia booth no: A34
Talks @ MIDE:
a) Save our Seafood campaign by Ms Chitra Devi
Date: 31 July 2010
Time: 12.00pm-12.30pm
b) Semporna - Diving in a biodiversity treasure chest by Mr Ken Kassem
Date: 31 July 2010
Time: 1.30pm-2.00pm
c) Save our Seafood campaign by En Fairul Izmal Jamal Hisne
Date: 1 August 2010
Time: 11.30pm-12.00pm
Private screening of "The End of the Line"
Where: TGV KLCC
When: 5 August 2010
Time: 7.30pm-9.15pm
Admission: By invitation only (Please email jneoh@wwf.org.my for invitation)
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=11242
Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition 2010
Semporna Marine Ecological Expedition (SMEE) 2010 - a three-week scientific expedition to document the biodiversity richness and coral reef health of the Semporna Priority Conservation Area (PCA), Malaysia. It was jointly organized by WWF-Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Universiti Malaya (UM) and the Netherlands Centre for Biodiversity (NCB) Naturalis, together with partners from the Malaysian Government, Univeriti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Univerisiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Old Dominion University (USA) from 29 November to 19 December 2010. The expedition aimed to give a full account of the total species numbers of corals, fish and other taxa plus a snapshot of the reef condition throughout the Semporna PCA.
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Saving the Endangered Species of Borneo (Part 2)
This video documentary is presented by Borneo Species Programme, WWF-Malaysia as part of their education materials. This video is suitable to be used in many education and awareness programme to increase the awareness level of the young generations on the importance of sustainable management of the natural resources, in order to save the endangered species of Borneo.
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Saving the Endangered Species of Borneo (Part 1)
This video documentary is presented by Borneo Species Programme, WWF-Malaysia as part of their education materials. This video is suitable to be used in many education and awareness programme to increase the awareness level of the young generations on the importance of sustainable management of the natural resources, in order to save the endangered species of Borneo.
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MEKAR success story
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Wild dog captured by WWF Malaysia camera
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Careers in conservation in WWF Malaysia.mp4
This video about Careers in conservation in WWF Malaysia was done in 2007
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Freeze Tiger Trade 2nd rehearsal
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Freeze Tiger Trade dance step
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Members of the local community of Fraser’s Hills from different walks of life recently took part in a nature guide course titled Latihan Asas Pemandu Pelancong Alam Semulajadi (LAPPAS) organised by the Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang (the Pahang State Tourism Action Council under the Ministry of Tourism) with the co-operation of WWF-Malaysia.
Shahzan Inn in Fraser’s Hill, the venue of the course, was a hive of activity over five days between the 11th and 20th August 2009. The ultimate objective of the training was to create a cohort of nature guides who are knowledgeable, responsible and environmentally-conscious who will contribute towards the development and progress of eco-tourism and the conservation of Fraser’s Hill.
There were a total of 18 participants in all with 7 trainers. The modules covered included introduction to basic guiding, communication skills, montane forests, Fraser Hill’s tourism products, bird watching, the flora and fauna of Fraser’s Hills, risk management and safety as well as environmental legislations, issues and conservation concepts. There were both theoretical and practical sessions involved. Participants were exposed to a side of Fraser’s Hill they might have not encountered before.
Much alike high school, participants took assignments home too. Group work and presentations gave everyone a chance to speak up and ideas seemed to come from all corners of the room. There were daily review tests that gave participants a forum to discuss their answers and expand on them. The final assessment involved both an oral and written assignment. The written one covered all nine modules of the training whereas the oral test was situational. Participants were asked to explain or act out how they would react should they be in a certain situation.
Anandha Prabu a/l Kumarasamy, a hotel management student who was a participant of the course, enthused, “I gained confidence in public speaking. The course is also very relevant to us because it equips us with a lot more knowledge of Fraser's Hill and thus, makes it easier to talk to tourists about Fraser's Hill”. He also mentioned that the trainers are great and friendly.
“The training gave me the opportunity to learn new things and make new friends. I hope that this training can be conducted more in the future so that we will not forget what we have learned”, said Afiq bin Amin, a handicraft maker. He also hoped that future training will contain more outdoor sessions as it makes the learning process easier for him.
Nalini, Sales Manager of Shahzan Inn, commented that “The course is very good, the assignments are heavy but I understand that it is necessary. I also like the practical sessions better including the group work - presentation, role play, etc as it is easier to understand the material. I hope that in the near future that there would be refresher courses in the form of hikes through the trails, for instance, lead by experienced guides so that I would not forget what I have learned”.
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About WWF-Malaysia:
WWF-Malaysia (World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia), the national conservation trust, currently runs more than 75 projects covering a diverse range of environmental protection work. Since 1972, WWF-Malaysia has worked on important conservation projects, from saving endangered species such as tigers and turtles, to protecting our highland forests, rivers and seas. We also undertake environmental education and advocacy work to achieve conservation goals. By conserving our natural resources, WWF-Malaysia is helping to protect our livelihoods,
food and water supply, thus securing our good quality of life and our children’s bright future. We thank our supporters whose donations are our lifeblood. If you would like to donate to WWF-Malaysia or learn more about our projects, please call: +603-78033772 or visit our website at: wwf.org.my.
For media queries: Please contact Suba, Media & Public Affairs Senior Executive, at tel: +603-78033772 ext 6306 or e-mail: SBahsu@wwf.org.my
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Selangor, 18th June 2009 – The book, “Journeys Taken, Lessons Learnt: Malaysian Initiatives in the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources” was launched today at University Malaya with guest of honour Minister Of Natural Resources and Environment YB Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas.
This publication captures the experiences of Malaysian non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community-based organisations in empowering people, so that people - especially local communities - can use, enjoy and benefit from Nature's wonderful gifts; today and in the long term.
Inspired by the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio in 1992, Denmark in 1994 initiated a programme of environmental assistance to Malaysia with a view of addressing the causes of environmental degradation in the country. The programme focused on strengthening the capacity of the Malaysian government with regard to policy formulation and strategy development. In recognizing the importance of indigenous peoples and gender equality in sustainable development policies, natural resource management and biodiversity conservation, the Danish support was extended to civil society groups and especially Malaysian Environmental NGOs (MENGO).
MENGO is a coalition of 20 organisations formed in November 2001 whose members are non profit in their operations and are dedicated to the protection and conservation of the environment. MENGO provides regular input into Government: national planning exercises, policy formulation and review as well as many important international debates on Multilateral Environmental Agreements like the Convention on Biological Diversity, Kyoto Protocol, Persistent Organic Pollutants, Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and the Basel Convention on Hazardous Waste.
This book showcases 16 projects which relate to the co-management, sustainable use and conservation of natural resources and biological diversity. Valuable lessons can be learnt from these experiences and the best practices within them. Many if not most of the projects highlighted here were implemented by members of MENGO and their respective partner organizations and associates.
This publication is prepared with the objective of improving coordination and knowledge management, mainly among indigenous people, women and environmental NGOs related to good practices for natural resource management and biodiversity conservation. Documenting good practices of natural resource consumption is an important contribution to sustainable development, and distributing these lessons learnt to a wide audience forms a basis for sharing information and experiences. This book captures good practices – and also which practices to avoid – in the use of natural resources, and will be useful to both NGOs, Community Based Organisations, Local Communities as well as government, donor and aid agencies as a guideline in the field of environmental conservation in local societies.
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For media enquiries and further information, please contact MENGO Support Unit at 03-61575708 or mengo@tm.net.my.
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Event: Art for Nature 2008 Shifting BoundariesEvent Duration: 18 May – 1 June 2008Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm on weekends. Weekdays by appointment only.Venue: Rimbun Dahan, Kuang, Selangor (Map to Rimbun Dahan)
Art for Nature is an annual charity art exhibition held in aid of WWF-Malaysia. Generously sponsored by Hijjas Kasturi Associates and Rimbun Dahan, this exhibition is a unique showcase of Malaysian and international artists in support of nature conservation. Proceeds will support artists and WWF-Malaysia’s work in safeguarding our unique natural heritage for all Malaysians. The exhibition is open to the public and admission is free.
Theme:
Art for Nature 2008
Shifting Boundaries
We now exceed the planet's natural capacity to repair the damage we inflict. Our global footprint continues to erode what remains of natural ecosystems. With every forest felled, natural grassland used for crops, sea ice melted by global warming and seas scoured for fish, the natural ecosystems that have supported man's rise to industrialised status are on the verge of collapse.
Tigers eke out their existence on moving forest margins and come into conflict with humans as a result. More than 6,000 less iconic species are facing extinction with our relentless success and population growth. History is full of cultures that failed to redress environmental damage and ultimately declined; the inhabitants of the Easter Islands, ancient Mesopotamia and Khmer all had fertile beginnings that ended in dust. Perhaps they didn't see the writing on the wall as change may have been slow; over a few generations, perhaps no one noticed that game declined, that fresh water was depleting, and soils eroding.
Today, we have no excuse for such blindness: if nothing else, climate change is rapidly demonstrating we are not immune to such forces. Change accelerates, and the forces of destruction are invading the margins of our security bubble: a lack of fresh water for billions, storms and tides washing away entire countries, the festering pollution of air, water and soil. Where are we going to draw the line between ecological impact and economic growth?
This year, the Art for Nature exhibition themed “Shifting Boundaries” will delve into how the boundaries that we have extended for short term gain are at the expense not just of other species, but of our own long term survival. How might we reverse this seemingly irresistible force towards our own end? Expect to see amazing works from talented artists such as Abdul Multhalib Musa, Ahmad Shukri Mohamed, Bayu Utomo, Chang Yoong Chia and Chong Siew Ying.
You can also enjoy a curator’s talk at 3pm on Saturday, 24 May 2008 at Rimbun Dahan Gallery. Call us early as seats are limited.
Please call Ms Eza Dzul Karnain at +603-7803 3772 ext 6306 or e-mail edzulkarnain@wwf.org.my for more information on the exhibition, to reserve a seat at the talk and to organise a corporate event at Rimbun Dahan.
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Date: 5 March 2009, Thursday
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Annexe Gallery, Central Market
Free admission
Enjoy an exciting peek into the "wild" world of WWF-Malaysia’s field biologist Lee Shan Khee and her team, who strive to conserve the iconic orang-utan and its forest home. The talk is held in conjunction with Lisa Roet’s “In Sight” exhibition, which addresses the decline of wild orang-utan populations in Borneo.
For more details: http://www.annexegallery.com
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The Honda ‘Saving Nature’ Roadshow is here!
Time: 10am to 10pm
Date: 4 – 7 December 2008
Venue: East Coast Mall, Kuantan
Time: 10am to 10pm
Date: 12 – 14 December 2008
Venue: JB City Square, Johor Bahru
Fun-filled activities await your family! Learn more about the Sumatran rhino and what we can do to help to keep this animal from being extinct! Take part in the Eco Art Workshop, where you can learn how to make art pieces out of everyday recyclable materials! Set your imagination free in the ‘Sand Art Play Time’! Take the chance to make a pledge for what you would do to conserve the environment!
Don’t miss out! Log on to http://www.honda.com.my/rhino to find out more about the ‘Saving Nature’ Roadshow and take part in the ‘Nature Quest’ online game contest!
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For 24 hours, from Saturday, 21 June 2008 to Sunday, 22 June 2008 - SPOT, IDENTIFY and RECORD as many species of birds (and NOT the number of birds) and win yourself fabulous recognition and prizes!!
Sign-up in teams of 3 for a weekend of fun-filled birdwatching (spotting…and identifying…and recording).
Registration opens at 9.00am in the morning on Saturday, 21 June 2008, where you can sign the official form and collect your log-book.
Confirm your participation with the organiser, Fraser’s Hill Development Corporation (FHDC) either by phone at +609 5171 623 / 5171 624 or just e-mail to: pkbf@tm.net.my
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Join us at the Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) 2008! Meet us at our booth - B14 or attend our public talks.
Venue: Seminar room, Putra World Trade Centre
Talk 1: Managing Coral Reefs in Semporna with Fisheries & Tourism
Date/Time: 5 July 2008, 11am – 12pm
Speaker: Daniel Doughty (Team Leader, Semporna Priority Conservation Area Project, Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion Programme)
Talk 2: The Coral Triangle: Climate change, Marine Protected Areas & Tourism
Date/Time: 6 July 2008, 12 – 1 pm
Speaker: Kenneth Kassem (Marine Coordinator)
Malaysia lies within the Coral Triangle, the world's centre of marine life. Our seas support large varieties of reef fish and coral reefs, which in turn support highly valuable industries such as tourism and fisheries. It provides sustenance and livelihoods for millions of local inhabitants, harbor sea turtle nesting beaches that make the area a dream destination for tourists, and a must see for divers and photographers.
However these very seas face massive threats from immediate pressures such as over-fishing and pollution as well as the overarching threat of global warming.
Through our Peninsular Malaysia Seas and Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion programmes, WWF-Malaysia has been working on the frontlines to address the environmental challenges in the Malaysian seas – from research and community-based resource management, collaboration with governments and industry management bodies on policy reform, to promoting best management practices for the private sector, and conducting awareness raising activities.
WWF is committed to dramatically increase efforts to protect the marine environment and believe that the tourism industry is an invaluable ally in this work, particularly in the fight to avoid the impacts of climate change.
Please join our sessions at the dive expo to hear about current examples of tourism industry collaboration, and future opportunities to build a strong and productive relationship with the tourism industry.
For more information, please contact:
Ms Angela Lim
Communications Coordinator, Climate & Tourism Strategy, WWF Coral Triangle Programme
Tel: + 60 88 262 420, Email: alim@wwf.org.my
Ms Marina Aman Sham
Communications Officer, Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion Programme, WWF-Malaysia
Tel: + 60 88 262 420 , Email: msham@wwf.org.my
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Honda Malaysia held an educational Rhino Discovery Roadshow in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia at the Ikano Power Centre from 28 May - 1 June and Sunway Pyramid from 6 - 8 June, in conjunction with World Environment Day. The objective of the roadshow was to create greater awareness and understanding among the public on the plight of Sumatran rhinos in Malaysia and the need to care for the environment.
Fun-filled and educational activities for kids were conducted - they had the chance not only to express their creativity but also learn more about rhinos and the environment. These included sand art play time, colouring sessions with famous Japanese cartoonist, Ms. Tamami Akiba and a special celebrity guest appearance from Zainal Abidin.
The event also served as a prize-giving ceremony to the 14 winners of the "Environment and I" essay and photo contest, which was conducted throughout April, with WWF-Malaysia taking part in the judging process. Honda Malaysia Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Atsushi Fujimoto was happy to share the main purpose of this contest, which was “to encourage our future generations to care for the environment and at the same time to increase awareness and build understanding on environmental conservation and extinction especially amongst primary school students."
Honda Malaysia’s “Save our Sumatran Rhino” project in collaboration with WWF-Malaysia is now in its third year.
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The Honda ‘Saving Nature’ Roadshow is here!
Time: 10am to 10pm
Date: 4 – 7 December 2008
Venue: East Coast Mall, Kuantan
Time: 10am to 10pm
Date: 12 – 14 December 2008
Venue: JB City Square, Johor Bahru
Fun-filled activities await your family! Learn more about the Sumatran rhino and what we can do to help to keep this animal from being extinct! Take part in the Eco Art Workshop, where you can learn how to make art pieces out of everyday recyclable materials! Set your imagination free in the ‘Sand Art Play Time’! Take the chance to make a pledge for what you would do to conserve the environment!
Don’t miss out! Log on to http://www.honda.com.my/rhino to find out more about the ‘Saving Nature’ Roadshow and take part in the ‘Nature Quest’ online game contest!
http://www.wwf.org.my/media_and_information/events_main/?uNewsID=7580
Voice of the Orang Utan
Asia’s only great ape. The ‘Man of the Forest’. These short but powerful phrases are names given to one very lovable and endearing creature – the orang-utan. An icon of Malaysia, the orang-utan has captured hearts across the globe. They can be seen in movies, documentaries, advertisements and posters. They may seem to be ubiquitous but in reality, the orang-utans are at risk of losing their homes, and eventually their being.
The orang-utans face the real threat of extinction mainly due to deforestation and have been classified as an endangered species. The truth is that humans are the greatest threat to the orang-utans, yet we are also their greatest HOPE. It is time to turn the tables around and mitigate the damage done.
Renewed HOPE comes in the form of New Hope for Orang-utans School Programme, a youth programme for conservation education. Initiated by BOH, WWF-Malaysia and TV9, the New Hope for Orang-utan School Programme is a contest aimed at empowering youths with a ‘voice’ for orang-utan conservation.
Its purpose is simple: Create awareness on orang-utan conservation among youths and to empower them to play a role in spreading the message of conservation.
The contest requires students to - create an awareness campaign, organise activities with their target group, garner ground-level support, document all aspects through a blog.
We are calling out to all school youths to embrace this challenge and be instruments in making a difference. Be a part of this important change creation and give HOPE to our beloved orang-utans. Your efforts will be duly rewarded with interesting prizes.
Visit www.orangutan.com.my or www.tv9.com.my to learn how you can play a role in helping these lovable creatures continue to roam our forest.
Make a difference, act now, give HOPE! Join the New Hope for Orang-utan School Programme aka contest.
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