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FLAG – FRIENDS OF LANGKAWI GEOPARK
A Community Initiative in Popularising the Geopark Concept in Langkawi Geopark
Kamarulzaman Abdul Ghani, Mohd Shafeea Leman, Ibrahim Komoo
Regional Geoheritage Conference2-5 Nov 2015
https://www.facebook.com/flagfriendoflangkawigeopark
Outline
What is a Geopark?
Why FLAG was Formed
FLAG’s Objectives; Profile
FLAG’s Activities and achievements
FLAG’s Activity Video
Conclusion
GEOPARK definition…An area with outstanding geology with focus on natural heritage conservation, education and sustainable development
WHY FLAG WAS FORMED…
Global Geoparks are revalidated every 4 years by the GGN,
UNESCO.
Revalidation in 2011 revealed 27 weaknesses.
Main concerns were:
• the profile and identity of the Geopark was not prominent in Malaysia
and Langkawi
• Awareness about the Geopark is low
• No commitment on the part of the government agencies to glorify
Langkawi Geopark
• Not many Geopark related activities were undertaken
• Benefits of the Geopark not transmitted to the community
FLAG was established in December 2013.
• Initially it carried a battle cry: “Save LangkawiGeopark under UNESCO”
• Approved by the Registrar of SocietiesMalaysia in Jan 2014
• Instil team work within Langkawi Global Geopark• Aspire to make Langkawi Geopark the best in the world• Promote volunteerism for the advancement of Langkawi Global
Geopark• Assist in the implementation of Geopark related programs and
activities• Provide suggestions for the improvement of Langkawi Global
Geopark• FLAG members to be ambassadors of Langkawi Global Geopark
OBJECTIVES
Love langkawi geopark
“We Assist Not Resist”
SLOGAN
Membership and Profile
Fees: RM50+RM20 (entrance); RM50 (Renewal)
Number of members: 102Scientists 10
Professionals 56
Business Operators 30
Others 6
Scientists
Professionals
Business Operators
Others
Our Patron
FIRST LINE OF ACTION BY FLAG…
A letter dated 3 Jan 2014 sent to various authorities, expressed the
following:
need to improve the identity and profile of our global Geopark by:
o every ‘naturally Langkawi’ promotion materials must carry the
Geopark and GGN logo
o erect 10 Langkawi Globla Geopark billboards in Langkawi
o Geopark Carnival in June annually in conjunction with Langkawi
Geopark anniversary
FIRST LINE OF ACTION BY FLAG…
Geopark Community Dialouge 2014:-
o “How to make Langkawi The World’s Best Geopark Destination”
o A 9-point resolutions was sent out to relavant ministries and
agencies.
FIRST LINE OF ACTION BY FLAG…FACEBOOK PAGE
1810 Likes
Geopark Talk – Ocean Residence, Kasbah, RTM
Geopark Awareness
Environmental education UKM-Yayasan Bank Rakyat-FLAG
Geopark AwarenessGeopark Awareness
Geopark awareness events – Landy de Langkawi Geopark…
Geopark AwarenessGeopark Awareness
Langkawi Global Geopark beyond borders…
Mercy mission gua musang…
Geopark AwarenessGeopark Awareness
CLEAN-UP PROGRAMS
PROGRAM KESEDARAN
Community Partners…
SHORT TERM
• GEF- SGP – UNDP community capacity building in pulau tuba
– Environmental program + socio-economic projects
LONG TERM
• Plastic-free Langkawi Geopark
– Collaborating with Local Council, SW Corp. LADA
UPCOMING PROJECTS
Plastic-free LangkawiGeopark (single-use plastics)
LONG TERM PROJECT
Community Products…
• Langkawi Global Geopark the best Geopark in the world
• We assist to popularise the Geopark concept in Malaysia
Our aspirations
Our Proposal
A workshop: “How to be the world’s best Global Geopark”
In Conclusion…why FLAG?
We are community-based…
The community needs to be aware and
understand the Geopark and how it can
improve their socio-economy.
The success of a Geopark is driven by its
people.
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