Liew placing the Sabah Parks flag and a booklet on the 60-year history of the Parks Sabah into the Sabah Parks Centennial Time Capsule which will be opened 100 years from now.
KOTA KINABALU (Jan 18): Sabah Parks remains steadfast in its mission to preserve the state’s extraordinary natural treasures for the next 1,000 years, said Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew.
Liew said that through fostering local community partnerships, advancing green technology, and strengthening international collaborations, Sabah continues to lead the way in sustainable conservation, ensuring harmony between its people and nature for generations to come.
Speaking at Sabah Parks Diamond Jubilee celebration today, Liew said that it has achieved numerous milestones that cement its place as a leader in environmental conservation.
The Key Achievements in Conservation and Global Recognition included Bilateral Cooperation for Turtle Conservation, Crocker Range Biosphere Reserve recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on June 12, 2014, hosting the 2nd IUCN Asia Parks Congress
In 2022, UNESCO Global Geopark Status for Kinabalu Geopark in 2023 marking Sabah’s third UNESCO recognition.
This accolade established Sabah as one of only three locations worldwide to achieve the “UNESCO Triple Crown” status, symbolizing its commitment to conserving natural heritage for future generations.
On December 7, 2024, Sabah Parks received the Chief Minister’s Special Award, recognizing its role as a global leader in conservation, sustainability, and community development, Liew added.
“As Sabah Parks celebrates 60 years of dedicated service, it oversees nine state parks featuring 24 recreational zones and nine control posts. Looking ahead, four areas are proposed for gazettement namely Darvel Bay, Lahad Datu, Mengalum Island, Kota Kinabalu, Mantanani Waters, Kota Belud and the Mamut Former Mining Area, Ranau,” she disclosed.
These initiatives align with Malaysia’s commitment to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), particularly the 30×30 target to protect 30% of the nation’s biodiversity areas by 2030.
Present at the event were chairman of Sabah Parks, Peter Lintar, director of Sabah Parks, Dr Maklarin Lakim, Ranau District Officer Tinus Manggam, and Sabapak Eco Sdn Bhd CEO Remysta Taylor.
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