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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