Historical development of geoheritage conservation initiatives in Malaysia

Mohd Shafeea Leman and Ibrahim Komoo and Tanot Unjah. (2009) Historical development of geoheritage conservation initiatives in Malaysia. In: Warisan geologi Malaysia: ke arah memartabatkan sumber geowarisan. Institut Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, pp. 241-256. ISBN 9789675227219

Malaysia has established the Langkawi Archipelago as its first national geopark in May 2006, and barely a year later, the Langkawi Geopark has been inaugurated as the 52ⁿᵈ member of the Global Network of National Geoparks by the UNESCO Division on Ecological and Earth Sciences. This has been realized as a result of concerted group efforts to promote Malaysia's geoheritage resources for conservation. Malaysian Geological Heritage Group (MGHG) formed in 1996 was responsible in making geoheritage conservation one of the current national agenda. MGHG started its effort by linking geology with tourism in order to create interest among stakeholders. This was followed by more campaigns to generate awareness to broader spectrum of stakeholders from policy makers to the general public on the importance of conserving national geoheritage. Comprehensive research framework and development plan were built to assist researchers in building national geoheritage database and proposals for sustainable geoheritage development. is currently assisting the development of National Geopark Unit and providing expertise to inspired local authorities in establishing their national and global geoparks. The group technical Malaysian Geological Heritage Group is also currently hosting the Secretariat for the Asia Pacific Geoheritage and Geoparks Network to provide a platform for networking among geoparks and to assist inspired national and global geoparks in the region.

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Malaysia has established the Langkawi Archipelago as its first national geopark in May 2006, and barely a year later, the Langkawi Geopark has been inaugurated as the 52ⁿᵈ member of the Global Network of National Geoparks by the UNESCO Division on Ecological and Earth Sciences. This has been realized as a result of concerted group efforts to promote Malaysia's geoheritage resources for conservation. Malaysian Geological Heritage Group (MGHG) formed in 1996 was responsible in making geoheritage conservation one of the current national agenda. MGHG started its effort by linking geology with tourism in order to create interest among stakeholders. This was followed by more campaigns to generate awareness to broader spectrum of stakeholders from policy makers to the general public on the importance of conserving national geoheritage. Comprehensive research framework and development plan were built to assist researchers in building national geoheritage database and proposals for sustainable geoheritage development. is currently assisting the development of National Geopark Unit and providing expertise to inspired local authorities in establishing their national and global geoparks. The group technical Malaysian Geological Heritage Group is also currently hosting the Secretariat for the Asia Pacific Geoheritage and Geoparks Network to provide a platform for networking among geoparks and to assist inspired national and global geoparks in the region.

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Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 UPM Serdang, Malaysia. QE299.5 W277 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	historical aspects > historical aspects Prefer using historyhistory
AGROVOC Term:	cultural heritage
AGROVOC Term:	policy innovation
AGROVOC Term:	public education
AGROVOC Term:	research and development > research and development Prefer using researchresearch
AGROVOC Term:	geologists
AGROVOC Term:	government agencies
AGROVOC Term:	social networks
AGROVOC Term:	sustainable agriculture
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	29 Oct 2024 07:06
Last Modified:	29 Oct 2024 07:06
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/757

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