Ecoregions

09 Apr 2007
Marine Conservation Awareness
Langkawi received over 2 million visitors in 2005. During recent development dialogues, the local government acknowledged the necessity of responsible tourism to ensure sustainability. More importantly, authorities recognized that nature is the draw for tourism in Langkawi.
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09 Apr 2007
Collaborative fisheries management
One of our efforts in Langkawi is a pilot project to test the potential for decentralised fisheries management.  The collaborative management project in Kubang Badak, a fishing community in Langkawi’s northwest was the first of its kind in Malaysia.  Kubang Badak has the second largest mangrove area in Langkawi. » Read more

07 Feb 2007
Studies confirm rich array of marine life
WWF’s conservation work in Langkawi began in 2000, with a series of baseline studies on tourism, socio-economic conditions, and coral diversity and health. The biodiversity and socio-economic assessments proved that Langkawi houses a rich array of life, from corals to mangroves, and from whale sharks to dolphins. » Read more

07 Feb 2007
Protection, standardised trade and sustainable practice key to management
WWF-Malaysia is working with the Department of Fisheries Sabah to improve the management of the live reef fishery and trade in Sabah.  Studies conducted in Semporna and Kudat determined the main players, locations and species traded to better understand the issues. » Read more

07 Feb 2007
Technology and alternative income to aid conservation
In late 2006, schools on Pulau Selakan and Pulau Mabul received laptop computers, solar panels to power them and “IT corners” designed to emphasise marine conservation.  The IT corners were funded by UNDP’s GEF Small Grant Programme. » Read more

07 Feb 2007
Community survey and consultation
The Communication, Education, Participation and Awareness (CEPA) Strategy was accepted by Sabah Parks, the mandated managing authority for the proposed Tun Mustapha Park (TMP) which assigned two staff to implement CEPA together with WWF-Malaysia. » Read more

01 Jun 2006
Physical presence in the Kudat-Banggi Priority Conservation Area established
In April 2006, the Kudat Team working to build stakeholders’ support for the proposed Tun Mustapha Park (TMP), moved into their office in the town of Kudat. It is located within the Kudat District; the largest of three districts that make-up the proposed TMP.
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