{"id":246090,"date":"2024-12-19T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=246090"},"modified":"2024-12-19T06:14:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T23:14:12","slug":"stb-and-wwf-malaysia-forge-a-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2024\/12\/stb-and-wwf-malaysia-forge-a-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"STB and WWF-Malaysia forge a partnership\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KUCHING, 19 December 2024: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) and World Wide Fund for Nature – Malaysia signed a memorandum of understanding this week that aims to promote nature-based and ecotourism packages and support the conservation of Sarawak\u2019s vital mangroves and marine mammals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership establishes a collaborative framework for developing and promoting responsible ecotourism. It focuses on WWF-Malaysia\u2019s project areas, particularly the Rajang-Belawai-Paloh delta in Tanjung Manis, a region renowned for its rich biodiversity, including mangrove forests and marine mammal species, particularly the Irrawaddy dolphins. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr Chan and Puan Sharzede at the MoU signing ceremony with WWF-Malaysia Sarawak
Conservation Programme Head Cynthia Chin (left) and Puan Mary Wan Mering, Director – Stakeholder
Relations of STB as witnesses. The event took place at WWF-Malaysia\u2019s Sarawak Office today. \u00a9 Ezen
Chan \/ WWF-Malaysia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

“This partnership with the Sarawak Tourism Board is a wonderful opportunity to connect conservation with sustainable ecotourism,” said WWF-Malaysia Conservation Director Dr Henry Chan. “The Rajang-Belawai-Paloh delta is a unique biodiversity hotspot. Through this collaboration, we hope to foster greater awareness and support sustainable livelihood opportunities that benefit both the environment and the communities who depend on it.”<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr Henry presented a souvenir to Puan Sharzede. \u00a9 Ezen Chan \/ WWF-Malaysia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Key partnership goals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Developing nature-based tourism: Developing and testing ecotourism packages prioritising biodiversity while fostering community involvement and sustainable livelihoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Empowering local communities: Enhancing skills and capacity for ecotourism management, focusing on building community-based enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Promoting collaborative management: Encouraging cooperation among local communities and stakeholders in managing and marketing ecotourism initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Raising awareness: Producing communication materials to showcase conservation efforts and promote responsible tourism to locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership includes joint activities such as professional training, workshops, and seminars. These initiatives aim to equip local communities and stakeholders with the skills needed to manage ecotourism sustainably and responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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