3rd International Symposium
on Conservation and Management of Wetlands 2018
25th - 26th September 2018
Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia
Theme
Integrated Conservation and Management of Urban Wetlands
Aim
The 3rd International Symposium on the Conservation and Management of Urban Wetlands is to recognize the importance of wetlands, address the threats and evaluate the best practices for urban wetlands
Organizing Committee
Datuk Zainie Abdul Aucasa
Advisor
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Dr. Rahimatsah Amat
Main Organising Chairperson
Dr. John Tay
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Scientific Committee Chairperson
Dr. Susan Pudin
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Scientific Committee Member
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Dr. Berhaman Ahmad
Scientific Committee Member
Dr. John Madin
Scientific Committee Member
Dr. Waidi Sinun
Scientific Committee Member
Dr. Patricia Natin
Scientific Committee Member
Mr. Alex Yong Su Fen
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Logistic Committee Chairperson
Mr. Black Ting Hua Seng
Logistic Committee Member
Mr. Mohammad Nazri Bin Ali
Logistic Committee Member
Ms. Nuramirah Binti Abdullah
Logistic Committee Member
Mr. Mohd Nurazmeel
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Scientific Committee
Secretariat
Ms. Rita Ignatius
Main Organising Secretariat
Ms. Recheal Jane Ronnie
Logistic Committee Secretariat
Symposium Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Professor Norman Duke
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Senior Research Scientist of TropWATER, James Cook University and Mangrove Watch, Australia
Professor Dr. Wan Ruslan
Universiti Sains Malaysia with specialization in Geography
Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Zaki Zainuddin
Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia with specialization in Water Quality Characterization
Dr. Susan Pudin
Environment Protection Department, Sabah. Head of Studies and Information Management Division
Dr. Matt Fortman
Research Fellow, University of Exeter, United Kingdom
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Programme
Day 1: 25th September 2018 (Tuesday)
0730
Registration
0900
Arrival of Deputy Chief Minister cum Minister of Tourism Culture & Environment Sabah, Yang Berhormat Puan Christina Liew
0950
Welcoming speech by the President of Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society, Yang Berbahagia Datuk Haji Zainie Abdul Aucasa
Speech by the Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah cum Minister of Tourism Culture & Environment Sabah, Yang Berhormat Puan Christina Liew
Presentation of memento
1005
Keynote We are Losing Mangrove Tidal Wetlands - So What is Being Done About it! by Professor Norman Duke, Senior Research Scientist of TropWATER, James Cook University and Mangrove Watch, Australia
1030
Group Photo, Tour of Exhibition, Press Conference & Refreshment
SESSION 1: Issues & Challenges
Chair: Dr. Waidi Sinun
1130
Nutrient Load Control and Management for Wetlands Preservation by Ir .Dr. Zaki Zainuddin, Department of Biotechnology Engineering, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia
1200
Wetlands Issues and Challenges: Focusing on the Management in Building Resilience of Urban Wetlands by Professor Dr. Wan Ruslan Ismail, Universiti Sains Malaysia
1230
Issues, Challenges and Opportunities of Designing Sustainable Financing for Natural Environment and Ecosystem by Professor Dr. Mohd Shahwahid Othman, Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Putra Malaysia
1300
Lunch
1400
Sabah Coastal Wetland: Issues and Challenges under Climate Change Scenario by Associate Professor Dr. Justin Sentian, Senior Lecturer at Faculty of Science and Natural Resources Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
SESSION 2: Utilisations & Benefits
Chair: Dr. Behaman Ahmad
1430
Malaysia's Coastal Urban Dilemma: Reviving the Loss of Mangroves and their Services by Dr. A. Aldrie Amir, Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), with specialization in Mangrove Ecology, Management and Conservation
1500
Gender and Ecosystem Services: A Blind Spot by Dr. Matt Fortman, University of Exeter, United Kingdom
1530
Benefits and Value of Wetlands in Ecotourism by Professor Dr. Jennifer Chan, Professor at University Malaysia Sabah, Director of Borneo Tourism Reseach Centre, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
1600
Refreshment
End of Day 1
Day 2: 26th September 2018 (Wednesday)
SESSION 3: Stewardship & Governance
Chair: Dr. Patricia Natin
0830
Integrated Conservation & Management of Urban Peatlands in Klias Peninsula: Stewardship & Governance - Focusing on Education & Monitoring by Mr. Chris Matunjau, Sabah Forestry Department
0900
Engaging Communities through Environmental Education by Dr. Susan Pudin, Environment Protection Department Sabah. Head of Studies and Information Management Division
0930
Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society (SWCS) Approach Towards Wetlands Conservation in Sabah, Malaysia by Recheal Jane Ronnie, Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society (SWCS), Environmental Education Officer
1000
Citizen Science and Natural Resource Governance: Assessment of Sungai Sugut Riparian Health and The Way Forward by Dr. Elia Godoong, Institute Tropical Biology and Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
1030
Refreshment
1100
Resolution Panel
Moderator : Dr. Rahimatsah Amat, Deputy President of SWCS
Panelist:
1) YBhg. Datuk Yeo Boon Hai, Mayor of Kota Kinabalu City
3) Professor Norman Duke, Senior Research Scientist at TropWATER, Australia
3) Ir. Charles Yeo, Department of Irrigation and Drainage
4) Mr. S.M Muthu, Malaysian Nature Society
1200
Closing speech by YBhg. Datuk Haji Zainie Abdul Aucasa, President of Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society
1300
Lunch
1400
Field Excursion
1630
End of Day 2
Publications
Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society (SWCS) Approach Towards Wetlands Conservation in Sabah, Malaysia