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Guslia Lahasing, . and Rita Ignatius, . and Ann Anton, . (2016) Kota Kinabalu wetlands: towards its Ramsar status. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Kota Kinabalu Wetlands KKW a 24 hectare mangrove area located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu city is managed by the Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society SWCS a Not-for Profit Organisation. KKW is governed by a Management Committee consisting of elected members and ex-officio from relevant government agencies and WWF-Malaysia. This unique collaborative partnership provides diverse expertise needed for achieving its aims. Since its official opening to the public in March 2000 until 2014 more than 150 000 local and international visitors have visited KKW and more than 30 000 students have participated in its Environmental Education Programme. Acting as a biodiversity reservoir KKW supports more than 92 species of resident and migratory birds various reptilian species 12 species of mangrove trees and other marine life-forms. KKW was nominated as a Ramsar site in 2013 and is currently pursuing Ramsar status as Wetlands of International Importance. This paper describes the crucial timeline of Kota Kinabalu Wetlands the introduction of SWCS Management efforts for biodiversity conservation environmental education activities as well as the achievements and challenges encountered over the past 15 years.
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Abstract
Kota Kinabalu Wetlands KKW a 24 hectare mangrove area located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu city is managed by the Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society SWCS a Not-for Profit Organisation. KKW is governed by a Management Committee consisting of elected members and ex-officio from relevant government agencies and WWF-Malaysia. This unique collaborative partnership provides diverse expertise needed for achieving its aims. Since its official opening to the public in March 2000 until 2014 more than 150 000 local and international visitors have visited KKW and more than 30 000 students have participated in its Environmental Education Programme. Acting as a biodiversity reservoir KKW supports more than 92 species of resident and migratory birds various reptilian species 12 species of mangrove trees and other marine life-forms. KKW was nominated as a Ramsar site in 2013 and is currently pursuing Ramsar status as Wetlands of International Importance. This paper describes the crucial timeline of Kota Kinabalu Wetlands the introduction of SWCS Management efforts for biodiversity conservation environmental education activities as well as the achievements and challenges encountered over the past 15 years.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
|---|---|
| AGROVOC Term: | Mangroves |
| AGROVOC Term: | Wetlands |
| AGROVOC Term: | Biological diversity conservation |
| AGROVOC Term: | Biodiversity |
| AGROVOC Term: | Species diversity |
| AGROVOC Term: | Flora |
| AGROVOC Term: | Fauna |
| AGROVOC Term: | Nature conservation |
| AGROVOC Term: | Education |
| AGROVOC Term: | Tourism |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:16 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13784 |
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