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Youth & Young Professionals
This conservation congress provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for student members and early career professionals to attend and even discuss their work.
The programme for the 2nd Asia Parks Congress is filled with high-quality programming designed to help youth & young professionals to learn about the newest conservation issues, approaches, and accomplishments while also expanding the professional network. The majority of the congress sessions, including the free excursions, will be open to youth and young professionals.
The committee has established a separate price for youth and young professionals. Please complete the registration form here.
Excursions
All registered attendees will be able to participate in the excursions. Please see the following list:
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Kinabalu Park - UNESCO World Heritage Site
KINABALU PARK
- Depart from your hotel to Kundasang.
- Enjoy scenic view of the quaint countryside, the majestic Mount Kinabalu, dreamy valleys and colorful roadside farmer markets as you drive along the Crocker Range.
- Short stop at Nabalu Market for photo opportunity and to explore the local marketplace.
- Visit Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia’s first World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO in December 2000 for its outstanding universal values and its role as one of the most important biological sites in the world. The park’s six vegetation zones are home to a rich assemblage of plants and animal species including 1,000 orchid species, 78 species of Ficus, 60 species of ferns, 90 species of lowland mammal, 22 mammal species in the montane zone and 326 bird species. Many of these animal species are threatened and vulnerable.
- You will visit the Mountain Garden on a guided walk to see the collection of rare mountain plants and flowers.
- Return to Kota Kinabalu
- What to wear/bring :
- Hiking shoes
- Insect repellent
- Long pants
- Short/long sleeve cotton T-shirt
- Sun block
- Includes :
- Bottled drinking water
- Conservation fees
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Transportation
- Exclusions :
- Beverages
- Items not stated in the inclusions
- Personal expenses
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Babagon Tagal System
Inobong Substation
BABAGON TAGAL SYSTEM (TAGAL TINOPIKON)
- Tagal Tinopikon Park brings you to experience nature and authentic village life with its friendly native Kadazandusun host.
- Enjoy the serene surrounding and the relaxing sound of Moyog river as you cross the suspension bridge to enter the village.
- Tour around village houses to see variety of local fruit trees & plants.
- Trek to a small waterfall through nature trail to be rewarded with refreshing spring water.
- Learn about the Tagal Initiative, a stakeholder-driven system of rehabilitation, protection, and conservation of the river environments and the fisheries resources for its sustainable development. You will see river teeming with Pelian fishes also known as the Gem of the river.
- If you are adventurous enough, you may choose to try a fish foot massage or swim in the river with the fishes!
- End your tour with as scrumptious authentic Kadazandusun tribe’s meal, cooked by the park mothers in an open air kitchen using firewoods. This traditional way of cooking brings up the aroma and flavour of the food and before you know it you will be going back for seconds and thirds! Watch and join the traditional dance performance by the tribe’s elders.
- What to wear/bring :
- Hiking shoes
- Insect repellent
- Long pants
- Short/long sleeve cotton/quick-dry T-shirt
- Sun block
- Includes :
- Bottled drinking water
- English Speaking Guide
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Exclusions :
- Beverages
- Items not stated in the inclusions
- Personal expenses
BABAGON TAGAL SYSTEM & INOBONG SUB STATION
- Tagal Tinopikon Park brings you to experience nature and authentic village life with its friendly native Kadazandusun host.
- Enjoy the serene surrounding and the relaxing sound of Moyog river as you cross the suspension bridge to enter the village.
- Tour around village houses to see variety of local fruit trees & plants.
- Trek to a small waterfall through nature trail to be rewarded with refreshing spring water.
- Learn about the Tagal Initiative, a stakeholder-driven system of rehabilitation, protection, and conservation of the river environments and the fisheries resources for its sustainable development. You will see river teeming with Pelian fishes also known as the Gem of the river. If you are adventurous enough, you may choose to try a fish foot massage or swim in the river with the fishes!
- End your tour with as scrumptious authentic Kadazandusun tribe’s meal, cooked by the park mothers in an open air kitchen using firewoods. This traditional way of cooking brings up the aroma and flavour of the food and before you know it you will be going back for seconds and thirds! Watch and join the traditional dance performance by the tribe’s elders.
- After lunch proceed to Inobong Substation. A substation acts as control post, visitor information centre and research centre to a large protected forest managed by Sabah Parks. Inobong Substation is one of the substation for the Crocker Range Park and is the gateway to the historic Salt Trail. The Salt Trail was, and still is a trade route used by the villagers from the remote villages in the forest accessible only by foot to travel out to towns. The 35.8KM Salt Trail requires at least 3-4 days of jungle trekking.
- Explore the highlights of Inobong Substations. Experience trekking in the lowland rainforest through the Waterfall Trail to the Kibambangan Waterfall.
*Remarks : This tour will use tour vans, estimated 6 unit of 10 seater vans with 3 accompanying Tour Guide- What to wear/bring :
- Hiking shoes
- Insect repellent
- Long pants
- Short/long sleeve cotton/quick-dry T-shirt
- Sun block
- Includes :
- Bottled drinking water
- English Speaking Guide
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Exclusions :
- Beverages
- Items not stated in the inclusions
- Personal expenses
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN PARK (MANUKAN ISLAND)
- Depart from your hotel to the jetty for a boat ride to the idyllic Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park cluster of tropical islands. Geologically, the islands are part of the Crocker Range but became isolated from the massif when sea levels rose after the last ice age.
- Expect an amazing cavalcade of colour, shape, and sizes of corals, fishes and other marine life as you snorkel the azure water. You may also encounter some of the islands amazing wildlife, birds and insects including the white bellied sea eagle and pied hornbill, a varieties of butterflies, long-tailed macaques, monitor lizards and pangolins.
- After tour boat transfer to KK and transfer to your hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
- What to wear/bring :
- Beach wear & flip flops
- Cap
- Drinking water
- Insect repellent
- Personal items
- Plastic bags for wet items
- Sunblock
- Swimwear
- Toiletries
- Towel
- Includes :
- Bottled drinking water
- Conservation fees
- English-speaking Tour Guide
- Jetty Fee
- Life jacket
- Return boat transfer
- Snorkeling gears (Only normal mask and snorkel are provided. Clients need to bring their own prescription mask.)
- Transportation
- Exclusions :
- Beverages
- Items not stated in the inclusions
- Personal expenses
- Sea sports
KOTA KINABALU WETLANDS CENTRE
- Transfer to the Kota Kinabalu Wetland, a 24 hectares mangrove swamp located in the heart of Kota Kinabalu City. Designated the second Urban Ramsar Site in the world (mangrove type), this site is of cultural heritage significance being the last remaining patch of mangrove forest, an example of Kota Kinabalu’s once extensive mangrove forests that fringed the intertidal mudflats and coastlines.
- This reserve acts as a green lung and flood retention buffer zone for the city and plays important roles as a breeding and feeding ground, nutrient retention and groundwater replenishment to removes toxicants and sediments.
- A network of boardwalks (1.5KM) dotted with information board strategically placed wind through the mangrove forest for you to explore the unique biodiversity and intricate web of life found in a mangrove ecosystem.
- This wetland supports over 30 mangrove species and associated plants, 90 species of resident and migratory birds, five species of reptile and 21 species of fish and is a nursery ground for many juvenile fish and aquatic species including crustaceans, molluscs, horseshoe crabs and jellyfish.
- Keep an eye out for the brilliant collared kingfishers, white egrets combing the lagoon for food and spot the elusive herons on the treetops.
- Hide in the Bird Hide for a chance to see rare and elusive birds and climb up the Observation Tower for a bird-eyes view of the whole mangrove forest.
- What to wear/bring :
- Hiking shoes
- Insect repellent
- Long pants
- Short/long sleeve cotton/quick-dry T-shirt
- Sun block
- Includes :
- English-speaking Guide
- Transportation
- Exclusions :
- Beverages
- Binoculars
- Birdwatching arrangements at KKWC
- Entrance fee to KKWC
- Items not stated in the inclusions
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Wellington boots rental
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Mari-Mari Cultural Village
Kiulu Tourism
MARI MARI CULTURAL VILLAGE
- Visit the tribal houses in Mari Mari Cultural Village and learn about the rich cultures of Sabah.
- Be prepared to teleport back to the times of ancient Borneo through the display of unique ingenious architecture, simulated lives and ritualistic ceremonies. You will be taken to five show houses representing the five largest ethnic groups in Sabah.
- Watch the demonstration of different activities such as blowpipe making, starting a fire the traditional way and tattoo-making. You may be invited to join some of the activities.
- Watch a traditional cultural dance performance.
- After lunch, return to your hotel.
- What to wear/bring :
- Hiking shoes
- Insect repellent
- Long pants
- Short/long sleeve cotton/quick-dry T-shirt
- Sun block
- Includes :
- Bottled drinking water
- English-speaking Guide
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Exclusions :
- Beverages
- Items not stated in the inclusions
- Personal expenses
TAGAL POTURIDONG ECO-TOURISM, KIULU
- Depart for a journey of approximately 1.5 hours to Tagal Poturidong Eco-Tourism, passing through the scenic countryside of Kiulu.
- Upon arrival, cross a unique suspension bridge over the Kiulu River to the ecotourism site. Suspension bridges provides the only means of connection with the outside world for many rural villages in Borneo.
- Enjoy a warm welcome by your host community as you arrive. Briefing by your local host on the community ecotourism initiatives while you enjoy a traditional morning tea. Learn about the community Tagal Initiative, a stakeholder-driven system of rehabilitation, protection, and conservation of the river environments and the fisheries resources for its sustainable development. You will see river teeming with Pelian fishes also known as the Gem of the river.
- If you are adventurous enough, you may choose to try a fish foot massage! Tour around the scenic village and learn the local’s way of living. Kiulu is populated by predominantly the Dusun ethnic, an indigenous community of Borneo. Kiulu community are skilled artisans, creating beautiful handiwork with the Dalai beads. Popularly known as Job’s Tears, a hard-shelled false fruits of the wild bamboo grass, learn how the local community process the Dalai beads to make variety of beautiful accessories such as necklaces, bracelets, belts and bags.
- You will have the opportunity to make your own handiwork with the Dalai beads.
- Take the opportunity to learn to dance the Botumban, the traditional dance unique to the indigenous Dusun of Kiulu and try your hands at the gong, a traditional musical instruments.
- End your tour with a scrumptious traditional lunch, prepared specially for you, while you enjoy the traditional dances performance of Botumban and Sumazau dance.
- What to wear/bring :
- Hiking shoes
- Insect repellent
- Long pants
- Short/long sleeve cotton/quick-dry T-shirt
- Sun block
- Includes :
- Eco-tourism fee and activities
- English-speaking Guide
- Lunch
- Morning refreshments
- Transportation
- Exclusions :
- Beverages
- Items not stated in the inclusions
- Personal expenses
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC)
Indigenous peoples and local communities have contributed significantly to the conservation and protection of some of the Earth's most vulnerable ecosystems. Many of the same forces that endanger nature now confront them, such as extractive industry pressures and infrastructure development. Climate change and other global trends are likely to hasten the extinction of natural habitats and the resources that rely on them. Conservation strategies developed in collaboration with communities and indigenous peoples can help mitigate negative social impacts while also providing long-term incentives – and benefits – for sustainable natural resource management. There are so many success stories related to indigenous people and local communities and conservation across the Asia region. In Sabah, Community Based Tourism has been initiated to assist the Indigenous peoples and local communities where the initiative has helped them in term of economic wellbeing. Indigenous peoples and local communities will be given a special pavilion where many interesting programmes will be organised, and all interested delegates can submit proposals to present in this programme. Please contact ird@sabahparks.org.my for more information.