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:
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
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