Geotalk : Langkawi Geopark More to Discover : Roles, Challenges and Awareness

Event Type : Online Webinar

Organizer : UITM Puncak Alam

Venue : Zoom Webinar

Target Group : Student, Researcher, Tourist, Community & Public

Marine Ecosystem : Save Our Coral Reef : Dangli Coral Rescue Project 

Program : Coral reefs are one of the earth’s most valuable ecosystems. Coral reefs are not only essential for Malaysian’s fisheries industry, but also contribute greatly to the nation’s economy through recreation and tourism.

To date, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA)  together with UiTM Marine Research Station (MARES) initiated Save Our Coral Reef 2023 project where we construct and deploy of a unique artificial coral reef technology known as REEFS DOME. It is felt that the implementation of this project will not only help to strengthen ties between the groups and the local community, but also to increase and protect the marine resources of the Dangli Archipelago.

Event Type : Diving

Venue : Dangli Archipelago.

Target Group : UiTM Researcher and LADA’s Divers

26 Mac 2023 | Earth Hour

Program Earth Hour telah menyatukan penduduk daripada lebih 190 negara dalam menunjukkan kebersamaan dalam agenda kesedaran kemusnahan alam dan perubahan iklim sejagat. Uniknya pada tahun ini, sambutan Langkawi Earth Hour akan dimeriahkan dengan penganjuran acara kayuhan waktu malam di sekitar Pekan Kuah, Langkawi. 

Earth Hour engages millions of people in more than 190 countries and territories, switching off their lights to show support for our planet, raising awareness of nature loss and climate change. Langkawi Earth Hour goes far beyond the symbolic action of switching off by organizing night fun ride in Kuah town.

Event Type : Educational Activity

Venue : Langkawi

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public

25 April 2023 | Earth Day

Earth Day diadakan untuk meningkatkan kesedaran dan penghargaan kepada alam sekitar. Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark telah mengambil inisiatif menganjurkan Geotalk mengenai alam sekitar yang turut menampilkan pakar-pakar akademik tempatan dan terkemuka dalam mengupas isu-isu yang berkaitan.

The Earth Day celebration is held to create the awareness on the importance of conserving nature. Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark has taken the initiatives to organize a GeoTalk to discuss about the environment. Several experts and academician were invited to elaborate on the highlights issue.

Event Type : Educational Activity

Venue : Langkawi

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public

18 May 2023 | International Museum Day  

Museums are key contributors to the well-being and to the sustainable development of our communities. As trusted institutions and important threads in our shared social fabric, they are uniquely placed to create a cascading effect to foster positive change. There are many ways in which museums can contribute to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals: from supporting climate action and fostering inclusivity, to tackling social isolation and improving mental health.

All museums have a role to play in shaping and creating sustainable futures, and they can do this through educational programmes, exhibitions, community outreach and research.

Event Type : 360º Virtual Tour, Educational Activity

Venue : Geopark Discovery Center & Langkawi Research Center

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public

Month of June | The 16^th Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark Anniversary

Yearly celebration for Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark. Many conservation activities will be held. Come and celebrate Langkawi’s history and the global success of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark with us!

Event Type : Festival

Venue : Langkawi Island

Target Group : Tourist, Community & Public

8 June 2023 | World Oceans Day 

The ocean connects, sustains, and supports us all. Yet its health is at a tipping point and so is the well-being of all that depends on it. As the past years have shown us, we need to work together to create a new balance with the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life

Show your support for World Oceans Day through participating in the coral propagation activities that will bring together the communities, ideas, and solutions that are working to protect and revitalize the ocean and everything it sustains. be leads by marine research experts to explore the diversity of Langkawi marine life

Event Type : Festival

Venue : Langkawi Island

Target Group : Tourist, Community & Public

Month of July | Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?

Event Type : Educational Activity

Venue : Langkawi Island

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public

26 July 2023 | International Day for The Conservation of The Mangrove EcoSystem  

The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, aims to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystem as “a unique, special and vulnerable ecosystem” and to promote solutions for their sustainable management, conservation and uses.

Event Type : Mangrove Planting

Venue : Kilim Karst Geoforest Park

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public

12 August 2023 | World Youth Day

Youth is a priority group for UNESCO. Recognizing their creativity, innovation and capacity to make change happen in the world, we firmly believe that young people are crucial actors, leaders, and partners. UNESCO is committed to accompany them in fighting inequality, contributing to sustainable development and building peace. 

Young people embody hope for better, innovative, and more effective solutions to the world’s challenges! UNESCO is working actively to ensure that their voices are heard because they matter.

Event Type : GeoCamp

Venue : Kilim Karst Geoforest Park

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public age 18-24 years old

5-10 September 2023 | 10th  International Conference on UNESCO Global Geopark, Morocco 

The International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks is the most important event of our network. UNESCO Global Geoparks International Conference is the most important gathering of geoparks to share their experience and knowledge

Event Type : International Conference

Venue : Morocco

September 2023 | World Cleanup Day

World Cleanup Day unites millions of volunteers, governments and organisations to tackle the global waste problem and build up the new and sustainable world.

Event Type : Idaman Geosite Cleanup

Venue : Langkawi Island

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public

27 September 2023 | World Tourism Day  

World Tourism Day 2023 is one of the initiative to promote Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark as sustainable GeoTourism destination. Such programs will be attended by all stakeholders from various segment and tourism categories.

Event Type : Media Event

Venue : Parkroyal Hotel

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public

6 October 2023 | International Geodiversity Day 

Geological diversity refers to the natural portion of the planet that is not alive, both at the surface and in the planet’s interior. By geodiversity, we mean the Earth’s minerals, rocks, fossils, soils, sediments, landforms, topography and hydrological features such as rivers and lakes. The term ‘geodiversity’ also spans the processes that create and modify these features. Exceptional examples of geodiversity are preserved in UNESCO Global Geoparks around the world.

Event Type : Educational Activity

Venue : Conservation Area

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public

13 October 2023 | International Disaster Risk Reduction

Disasters induced by natural and technological hazards affect millions of people every year worldwide, but much of their impact can be reduced through pro-active measures and planning. The International Day for Disaster Reduction, held each year on 13 October, celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters.

UNESCO is engaged in the conceptual shift in thinking away from post-disaster reaction and towards pre-disaster action and helps countries build their capacities in managing disaster and climate risk.

Event Type : Seminar & Workshop at Site

Venue : Telaga Tujuh & Gunung Raya Granite

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public

21-25 October 2023 | Regional Course on UNESCO Global Geopark & National Forum 

Supported by Global Geoparks Network (GGN) and UNESCO regional offices, we will be hosting the 6^th regional course on UNESCO Global Geopark to increase the sustainability of our Geopark. The workshop will focus on geosite developments and geotourism, delivered exclusively by GGN and local experts.

Event Type : Seminar, Workshop and Field Visit

Venue : Langkawi Island

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public

11 December 2023 | International Mountain Day  

Mountains are home to 15% of the world’s population and host about half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. They provide freshwater for everyday life to half of humanity. Their conservation is a key factor for sustainable development and is part of Goal 15 of the SDGs.

Unfortunately, mountains are under threat from climate change and over exploitation. As the global climate continues to warm, mountain people — some of the world’s poorest — face even greater struggles to survive. The rising temperatures also mean that mountain glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates, affecting freshwater supplies downstream for millions of people.

This problem affects us all. We must reduce our carbon footprint and take care of these natural treasures.

Event Type : Educational Activity

Venue : 3 Geoforest Park

Target Group : Student, Tourist, Community & Public age 18-24 years old