PROJECT TEAM 1. Dr. Rahmah Elfithri (Project Leader)

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1 ESTABLISHMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE DEMONSTRATION SITE ON WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION LINKED WITH ECOTOURISM IN LANGKAWI GEOPARK Prof. Dato Dr. Mazlin bin Mokhtar Principal Fellow Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) & Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM)

2 PROJECT TEAM 1. Dr. Rahmah Elfithri (Project Leader) LESTARI, UKM 2. Prof. Dato' Dr. Mazlin bin Mokhtar LESTARI, UKM 3. Prof. Dr. Mohd Raihan Taha LESTARI, UKM 4. Prof. Dr. Md Pauzi Abdullah Faculty of Science & Technology, UKM 5. Prof. Dr. Mohd Ekhwan Toriman Faculty of Science, UKM 6. Prof. Dr. Ruhizan Md Yasin Faculty of Education, UKM 7. Dato Shaharuddin Mohamad Ismail LESTARI, UKM 8. Dr. Ahmad Aldrie Amir LESTARI, UKM 9. Dr. Tanot Unjah LESTARI, UKM 10. Dr. Sharina Abdul Halim LESTARI, UKM 11. Mr. Nik Mohd Noor Faizul Md Saad LESTARI, UKM 12. Ms. Ku Adriani Ku Ayob LESTARI, UKM 13. Mr. Nazren Leman LESTARI, UKM 14. Mr. Norazmi Abdul Kadir LESTARI, UKM

3 Sustainability Science Demonstration Site Project Implementation UNESCO MFIT SHARP LESTARI UKM Local Stakeholders WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION LINKED WITH ECOTOURISM IN LANGKAWI GEOPARK Project Funder/Initiator Project Implementer Project Demonstration Site

4 Establishment of Sustainability Science Demonstration Site at Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark (LUGG) Langkawi Islands has been recognized as the Langkawi Geopark by UNESCO on 1 st June 2007, the first UNESCO Geopark in Southeast Asia. Langkawi Geopark has been identified as a pilot demonstration site to apply sustainability science for resolving water and environmental issues in the area through education and ecotourism, linking with local stakeholders. It promotes best environmental management principles and practices with a clear pathway to regional science policy interface.

5 Establishment of Sustainability Science Demonstration Site on Water and Environmental Sustainability Education The Langkawi Geopark is continuously facing environmental and water resources vulnerability in spite ecotourism activities adopted. The ecological strategies which have been implemented through planning and development program imply the drawbacks in existing governance Sustainable development is the best alternative practice in the development of ecotourism Education plays important role for resolving issues related to water and environmental sustainability as a tool for conservation Establishment of of LUGG as a demonstration site will contribute to the reduction of present environmental, social and economic issues and problems with the projection of availability of resources for the future generations in a renewable mood.

6 Establishment Of Sustainability Demonstrations Site On Water And Environmental Sustainability Education Linked With Ecotourism In Langkawi Geopark Objectives: 1. To design a sustainability science demonstration site on water and environmental sustainability education linked with ecotourism in Langkawi Geopark. 2. To establish a learning alliances and community practices with sustainability focus through Langkawi Research Centre of UKM which can act as a learning alliance for promoting sustainability aspects of water and environment in Langkawi Geopark. 3. To raise awareness and impart skills related to water and environmental sustainability in Langkawi Geoparks through series of capacity building and education programmes on sustainability frameworks to move to a sustainable and resilient future. 4. To develop an integrated framework, strategies, information and communication system for water and environmental sustainability in Langkawi Geopark.

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10 RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

11 The main objectives of this workshop were to discuss a sustainability science framework and demonstration sites establishment related to water and environmental sustainability; to engage community and stakeholders who can be involved in the establishment site in Langkawi Geopark; to identify sustainable management plans and policies to harmonize conservation and tourism development in Langkawi Geopark; to propose learning alliances for promoting sustainability aspects of water and environment in Langkawi Geopark and to design a sustainability science demonstration site on water and environmental sustainability linked with ecotourism in Langkawi Geopark. Workshop on Sustainability Science Demonstration Site: Framework for Action Water and Environmental Sustainability in Langkawi, November 2015, The Frangipani Langkawi Resort and Spa, Langkawi, Malaysia.

12 Site Observation, Identification and Verification, November 2015-April 2016 at Kilim Geoforest Park, Kisap River, Landfill area, Incinerator, Taman Nilam, Bukit Malut, Kuah Town, Mahsuri s Tomb and Cultural Center in Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia.

13 Questionnaires Distribution on Stakeholder and Community Perspective on Water and Environmental Sustainability Issues in Langkawi Geopark, February- April 2016 in Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia. The questionnaire has been distributed to the communities at six territorial division of Langkawi Geopark: Kuah, Kedawang, Ulu Melaka, Bohor, Padang Matsirat and Ayer Hangat Involving total 34 government agencies and community. A total of 591 questionnaires passed to respondents, however returned questionaires from the stakeholders were only received from 326 respondents. And only 150 questionaires were analysed due to incomplete answer provided.

14 : Sampling Stations in Langkawi Geopark Station Code Latitude (E) Longitude (E) Kubang Badak River S Kelubi River S Tok Puteri River S Tok Peteri River S Korok River S Batu Asah River S Kuah River S Padang Gaong River S Kisap River (Intake 1) S Kisap River (Intake 2) S Kilim River S Tanah Liat Hitam River S Melaka River S Ulu Melaka River S Perangin River S Water Quality Study and Sampling, at 15 selected rivers and tributaries in Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia.

15 Dialogue with Stakeholders and Discussion/Interview Session with selected local agencies/stakeholders and communities in Langkawi, in Langkawi Geopark, Malaysia.

16 RESULT

17 Framework Development The sustainability science framework for action has developed during stakeholder consultation workshop focusing on five (5) ways feasibility and has applied for Langkawi Geopark.

18 Key Water and Environmental Issues at Langkawi Geopark

19 As a result of the water sample analysis, below showed table of water quality index and classification based on DOE-WQI guideline. All stations were categorized under class I or II, with varied WQI value from 84 to 97 Classification based on National Water Quality Standard indicates that present freshwater resource is remaining clean, can be utilized with required minimal treatment. It is important to maintain the present status of water quality and any development in Langkawi Islands must implement with good sustainability concept. * The result for Kuah River, Kisap River (Intake 1& 2) as well Kilim River is corrupted due to mix of brackish water. Water Quality and Environmental Sustainability Issues in Langkawi Geopark.

20 Pathway towards Sustainability to Promote Sustainability Science Practices in Langkawi Geopark

21 CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION

22 There are some sustainability practices and work plan that have already implemented in Langkawi, however more effort and improvement need to be done in the future in order to sustain Langkawi as one of the UNESCO Global Geopark and UNESCO Demonstration Site for Sustainability Science. There is a need for strategic management and development in Langkawi Geopark focusing Water and Environmental Sustainability linked with ecotourism management in the context of holistic approach with all stakeholders in Langkawi. The ecotourism activities and planning need to be in line with the sustainability framework for Langkawi Geopark.

23 Acknowledgement Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) UNESCO Office Jakarta Malaysian Funds-in-Trust (MFIT) Langkawi Research Centre of UKM Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) Friends of Langkawi Geopark (FLAG) the Frangipani Langkawi Resort and Spa All agencies/stakeholders that were involved in and contributed to the workshop, questionnaire and interview session under this project such as Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Langkawi, Department of Environment (DOE) Langkawi, Department of Forestry Langkawi, Department of Statistic, Land and District Office Langkawi, Taliworks (Langkawi) Sdn. Bhd, Syarikat Air Darul Aman (SADA), SWCorp Langkawi, Environment Idaman (Eidaman) Langkawi, Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) Langkawi; Langkawi Tourist Guide Association (LTGA), Boatman Community at Kilim Geoforest Park as well as local community in Langkawi Geopark.

24 For Further Info please contact: Dr. Rahmah Elfithri Senior Lecturer/Research Fellow Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia