TALK ON GEOLOGY, GEOHERITAGE, GEOCONSERVATION AND GEOTOURISM

Dear members and friends,

You are invited to a talk on GEOLOGY, GEOHERITAGE, GEOCONSERVATION AND GEOTOURISM 

 Speaker:  Dana Anak Badang

 Date:       Sunday 28 January 2018

 Time:       7.30pm 

 Venue:    Islamic Information Centre (Lower Baruk)

                Jalan Ong Tiang Swee (behind Swinburne University)

 Registration: MNSKB Members, please register with Secretariat at: 

                      mnskuching@gmail.com

​Photo 1   Unconformity Structure Contact 23Ma Between Pedawan Formation 145Ma Kayan Sandstone Formation 65Ma

About The Speaker

·       Dana Badang is a Geoscientist.

·       He  holds  a Masters Degree in  Science in Environmental Conservation.

·       In 2017, he obtained his Doctorate in Philosophy in Environmental and Development in 

·       Geoheritage, Geoconservation & Geotourism.

·       Dana coordinated  the geoheritage for geopark’s development in Sarawak in the Sarawak River Delta

         in Kuching from 2013-2017.

·       His other past experiences included heading the Hidro-geology Activity, Minerals & Geosciences Department in Sabah in 2013.

·       He was in charge of  the  Geological Heritage Inventory in Minerals and Geosciences Department Malaysia, Sarawak, from 2000-2013.

 

Photo 2  Bako Seastack Formed By Plateau Sandstone Formation

Description of talk:

Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, including the materials that it is made of, the physical and chemical processes that occur on its surface and in its interior, and the history of the planet and its life forms. There are many fields in geology; hence it contributed to the formation of various earth resources.

The geological resources have been playing very important roles in development, economy, social and community well being. The mineral industry derived from one of important geology fields has undoubtedly been a major contributor to the economic, social and industrial development in most countries over the globe. However, despite important roles of geology in many aspects of development, there are neither proper linkages between geology and sustainable development nor its sustainability used and sustainability science until now.

Through the geoheritage concept which involves proper identification, characterization, assessment and rank of significant geoheritage sites based on its scientific, aesthetic, cultural and recreational heritage value now, geology is closer to the public.

​Photo 3  Semi-circular Shape Geological Landscape Formed by Kayan Sandstone Formation 65Ma in Bengoh Highland

Regards,

Cynthia Lobato

MNSKB Committee

MEDIA STATEMENT 26 Dec 2017 /STOP THE WILDLIFE ROADKILLS NOW

An overview of the mammals of Borneo and the specialized ecology of the Bornean Clouded Leopard.

An overview of the mammals of Borneo and the specialized ecology of the Bornean Clouded Leopard.

Talk by Quentin Phillips

Date Thursday 7 Dec 2017

Time: 7.30-9.30 pm

Venue Islamic Information Centre

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A short biography is as follows;

Quentin was born in 1951 in Sandakan, Sabah  where his father  worked in the timber business. Later the family who were all interested in natural history  moved to Kota Kinabalu and Quentin became an avid birdwatcher as well as keeping many different wild mammals as pets.  Quentins' sister Karen is a professional wildlife artist and together they have produced two best selling Field Guides to the birds and mammals of Borneo.

Its foc and open to public. 

Please register before 7 Dec to mnskuching@gmail.com

See you there,

Cynthia Lobato 

MNSKB Committee

Talk on Vulnerability of Beaches in Malaysia

Dear members and friends,

We are happy to announce that the postponed talk will be now on 30 Nov .

Come and listen to this interesting Talk and find out about our marine environment in Lundu, Kuching and Miri - are our coasts are eroding, are corals and reefs dying?

Beaches are at the interface of terrestrial and marine environments, facing threats from both directions. Identifying these threats are priority of the Malaysian National Plan of Action (NPOA) on the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CCF), which is partly to achieve Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) measures. The assessments cconducted by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak students since the year 2011 utilises semi-quantitative scientific benchmarks called the Coastal Integrity Vulnerability Assessment Tool (CIVAT).

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During the Talk, we will highlight the coastal vulnerability of beaches surrounding Lundu, Kuching, Miri and selected turtle nesting beaches in Peninsular Malaysia. We further demonstrate robustness of the tool, and how such important assessments can be done through citizen science by the use of supplementary data such as shoreline tracing, or historical and existing research literature and socio-economic questionnaires. It is a powerful tool enabling education, outreach, and preliminary decision-making.

Until today, there are limited studies of the vulnerability of beaches in Malaysia with the aim of localised solutions for climate change adaptation whilst empowering local communities. It is important to continue such assessments to address sustainable development efforts in the face of current and future pressures.

Topic: Vulnerability of Beaches in Malaysia

By: Dr Aazani Mujahid from Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Date: Thursday 30 Nov 2017
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Islamic Information Centre ( Lower Baruk)
Jalan Ong Tiang Swee, Kuching
Cost: Free of Charge. You may walk in and bring your friends

Registration: MNSKB Members, please register with Secretariat at
mnskuching@gmail.com

Regards,
Cynthia Lobato
MNSKBCommittee

BIRD CONSERVATION COUNCIL (BCC) REPORT for 24th Sept 2017 Council Meeting, Langkawi

Talk on "Illegal Trade of Sun Bears in Malaysia-How To Save Sun Bears From Extinction in Malaysia

Dear Members 

Talk on Illegal Trade of Sun Bears in Malaysia - how to save Sun Bears from extinction in our country.

Dr Wong Siew Te is a Malaysian wildlife biologist and sun bear expert. He holds a Diploma in Animal Science and Veterinary from National Pingtung University of Science and Technology. Pingtung, Taiwan, B. Sc., M. Sc., and Ph. D. majoring in Wildlife Biology at the University of Montana,  USA. 

Dr Wong is the Chief Executive Officer and the founder of the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sabah,  which he founded in 2008. 

Dr. Wong has been recognized and awarded for  his work on sun bears, including being honoured as  a wildlife hero featured in the book, “Wildlife Heroes” in 2012.

He was  conferred “Member-Order of the Defender of State in Penang in 2014, and was   recognized as“My Country Hero” by the Government of Malaysia and awarded  CNN Hero in 2017.

 Registration: MNSKB Members, please register with Secretariat at mnskuching@gmail.com

Date:Thursday 19 October 2017

Time: 7.30-9.30 pm

Venue: Islamic Information Centre (Lower Baruk)

Regards

Cynthia Lobato

Committee Membe