Tuesday, January 26, 2010

IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group International Workshop 2010



IUCN-SSC Crocodile Specialist Group International Workshop On Human-Crocodile Conflict (HCC)


09th – 11th June 2010

Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort Hotel

Tuaran, Sabah, Malaysia

“CROCODILE CONSERVATION THROUGH SUSTAINABLE USE”
 
 
“IUCN-Crocodile Specialist Group (CSG), Sabah Wildlife Department and University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) ” are organizing International Workshop on Human-Crocodile Conflict (HCC) to be held on 09th-11th June 2010 in Tuaran, Sabah, Malaysia, with the theme “Crocodile Conservation Through Sustainable Use”. Issues to be addressed during this workshop would be on conservation, management of Crocodile porosus in Pan Borneo Region. This workshop also aims at learning experiences of international participants in achieving conservation and management of Crocodylus porosus at local, regional and global level.


In the session 4 (Working Group Discussions), the group will be divided into 4 groups which will discuss different topics as below:

Group 1 : Population monitoring programs for Crocodylus porosus

Group 2 : Sustainable use program (farming, ranching and related Industry development)

Group 3 : Public education and awareness program on Crocodylus porosus

Group 4 : Land use planning to reduce Human-Crocodile Conflict

OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP:


• To develop an integrated and practical approach to crocodile management that incorporates better solutions to Human-Crocodile Conflict problems in the Pan Borneo Region

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME
Venue: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort Hotel, Tuaran
 
Day One – 09th June 2010 (Wednesday)
 
08:30 – 09:00 Session 1


Opening ceremony

09.00 – 09.30 Keynote Address

09:30 – 10:00 Tea Break

10:00 – 12:00 Session 2

Presentations

12:30 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 15.30 Presentations

15.30 – 16:00 Q & A

16:00 – 16:30 Tea break / End of Day 1

18.30 – 23.00 Welcoming Dinner Hosted by Minister of Tourism, Culture &
Environment

Day Two – 10th June 2010 (Thursday)
 
08:30 – 10:00 Session 3


Presentations

10:00 – 10:30 Tea Break

10:30 – 12:20 Presentations

12:20 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 15:00 Session 4

Working Group Discussions

15:00 – 15.30 Tea break

15.30 – 16.30 Working group come out with 4 recommendations each

16.30 End of Day 2

Day Three – 11th June 2010 (Friday)


08.00 – 10.00 Session 5

Recommendation(s) and Resolution

10.00 – 10.30 Tea break

10.30 – 11.00 Closing Remarks

14.00 – 16.00 Post Excursion

- Tuaran Crocodile Farm



ORGANIZERS


• Sabah Wildlife Department

• IUCN-Crocodile Specialist Group (CSG)

• University Malaysia Sabah (UMS)



Invitations for Co-sponsorships

The organizers welcome co-sponsorships from local and international bodies to support any expenses of conference cost such as travel expenses for speakers, refreshment, dinner, etc.



Benefit to Co-sponsors:

• Logo will appear in banner, announcements, backdrop, programmed book and proceeding.

This workshop is open to all and for those who would like to attend please submit your registration form before 30th April 2010 ( limited for 100 participants only – registration fee is USD200 those come outside from Malaysia ).


(Inclusive of lunches, refreshment, conference kit and free post conference excursion cost).

Hotel Accommodation


Accommodation for participants is available at various hotels in Kota Kinabalu. The organizers will ensure reservation for speakers and invited-resource persons only. Other participants are advised to contact the hotel directly. For further hotel information, participant can visit google website and search “List of Hotel in Kota Kinabalu and Tuaran, Sabah, Malaysia“.



For Further Information and Registration Plus Hotel Reservation Forms and Details:
 
CONTACT:


Mr. SILVESTER SAIMIN

Ms. SITI NUR’AIN AMPUAN ACHEH

Sabah Willdlife Department
5th Floor, Block B
Wisma Muis, 88100
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
MALAYSIA

Tel: +60-88-215330 / 213502 / 215353 (SWD)
Fax: +60-88-240309 / 222476 (SWD)

Email: Silvester.Saimin@sabah.gov.my  or slyluki@hotmail.com
nefertina80@yahoo.com.my


IUCN-SSC CROCODILE SPECIALIST GROUP INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON HUMAN-CROCODILE CONFLICT

“CONSERVATION CROCODILE THROUGH SUSTAINABLE USE”

9th – 11th June 2010, Tuaran, Sabah, Malaysia

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