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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
“Sabah Heart of Borneo (HoB) Green Economy Development:
Engaging Business for Environment”
The Magellan Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
15th – 16th November 2011
Introduction
In 2007, the three governments of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to
the vision for conservation and sustainable development of the Heart of Borneo (HoB)
Initiative. The three governments also launched the HoB’s sustainable
financial report at the UNCBD COP10 Nagoya in October 2010. In
addition to the identification of various sources of funding to be
explored to increase conservation efforts and green investments, the
report also highlights that financial sustainability of the HoB landscape
will only happen when the natural capital is valued and main-streamed
in economic planning and decision making i.e. internalising externalities. This calls for intervention that is not
business as usual. Any development plan, programme and or business proposition, must internalise natural capital
such as; clean water, production of oxygen, carbon emission reduction, and other ecosystem services provided by
forests. The ultimate aim is a Green Economy that pushes for development that encompasses sustainable and
inclusive development which are beneficial to both the people’s well being and the environment.
The Strategic Plan of Action (SPA) for
Sabah HoB initiative is supposedly moving
towards this endeavour whereby a number
of priority actions were identified for
implementation under the nine (9) sectors,
and were grouped following the five (5)
core programmes under the agreed joint
Tri-National SPA. In retrospect, how much
have these efforts prepare the state for the
Green Economy pathway in the HoB
landscape? This will be the question to be
addressed in this 2-day Conference.
Objectives
The specific objectives are:√
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To gain a common understanding on the real meaning of
Green Economy as against business as usual;
To better understand the economic contribution of HoB’s
natural capital to the State Development agenda;
To share knowledge on the Green Economy initiatives and
the requirements (e.g. policy, mechanism, incentives or
disincentives etc.); and
To map out strategy or road map for a consolidated front
towards realising a Green Economy in the HoB landscape.
Speakers and Call for Papers
Key speakers from around the region, practitioners and the business
communities would be invited to enlighten the conference on their
perspectives on the concept of Green Economy and initiatives as
well as opportunities for engaging business for the environment.
Anyone interested to contribute papers relevant to the sub themes
is most welcome. Date for submission of abstracts is on 31st July
2011. The Organising Committee however, shall reserve the right to
shortlist successful papers for presentation.
9 General Sectors for
Sabah HoB Priorities
√ Protected Areas
√ Biological Resources
√ Natural Resources
√ Forestry
√ Plantations
√ Agriculture
√ Tourism
√ Infrastructure
√ Capacity Building
5 Core Programmes of HoB
Tri-National SPA
√ Transboundary Management
√ Protected Areas
√ Sustainable Natural Resource Management
√ Ecotourism Development
√ Capacity Building
Tentative Programme and Sub Themes
Time : 0830 – 1700 on both days
Day One (15th November 2011)
am
Registration of Participants
Opening Ceremony by Guest of Honour
Keynote Address
Session 1: The Concept and Mechanics of Green Economy
pm
Session 2: Economic Contribution of HoB’s Natural Capital
Welcoming Dinner hosted by the Sabah State Government
Day Two (16th November 2011)
am
Session 3: Green Economy Initiatives
Session 4: Business for Environment Forum: Way Forward
pm
Conference Resolutions and Closing
Day Three (17th November 2011)
am-pm
Field Excursion
Conference Venue
The Magellan Sutera Harbour
No 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard
88100 KOTA KINABALU
Sabah, Malaysia
Exhibition
An exhibition will be set up during the Conference to showcase Green
Transportation
Transportation to and from the airport and the
Economy Initiatives from various parties from around the region as well
as within the HoB landscape.
Conference venue will be provided upon request.
Field Excursions
Field excursions to interesting sites around Kota Kinabalu can be
arranged with a fee.
Who Should Participate?
This Conference is open to all policy and decision makers, planners,
managers, relevant Government Agencies and relevant stakeholders such
as Non-Governmental Organisations, private sector, Forest Management
Unit (FMU) Holders, Oil Palm Companies, Financing Institutions and
Universities.
For those interested, kindly please submit your application form to the
secretariat through any of the followings:
√ Email to [email protected]; or
√ Fax to:
The Secretariat
Sabah Forestry Department
Locked Bag 68
90009 Sandakan
Sabah, Malaysia.
Fax: +6089-672 085/ +6089-669 396/ +6089-671680
Participation is ‘FREE’ and subject to ‘First Come First Serve’ basis.
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The closing date for registration is on 3 October 2011. Registration
after this date will be subjected to a fee. For further enquiries, please
contact the following officials:
√ Frederick Kugan: +089-242 777 (O) or
[email protected] (E)
√ Robert M. Mijol: +6089-242 785 (O) or
[email protected] (E)
√ Rita Garcia: +6089-242 788 (O) or
[email protected] (E)
Accommodation
Participants are kindly advised to make their own
accommodation arrangements. The suggested list of hotels
and their contacts are as follows:
Hotel
The Magellan Sutera
Resort
The Pacific Sutera
Hotel
Promenade Hotel
Kota Kinabalu
Promenade Hotel Sdn Bhd
No.4, Lorong Api-Api, Api-Api Centre
88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tel: +6088-265 555
Fax: +6088-246 666
Website: www.promenade.com.my
Hyatt Regency
Kinabalu
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong
88991 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tel: +6088-221 234
Fax: +6088-225 972
Website: www.hyatt.com
Le Meridien Kota
Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran
88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tel: +6088-322 222
Fax: +6088-322 223
Website: www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien
Shangri’La’s Tanjung
Aru Resort & Spa
20 Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru
88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tel: +6088-327 888
Fax: +6088-327 878
Website: www.shangri-la.com/en/property/
kotakinabalu/tanjungaruresort
Registration Form
Full Name (Datuk/Datin/Prof/Dr/Mr/Ms*)
Position/Profession
Organisation
Address
City, State
Work Phone
Hand Phone
Flight Details (ETA/ETD)
Accommodation
*Closing date for submission is 3rd October 2011
Fax
Address
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard
Sutera Harbour
88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Tel: +6088-318 888
Fax: +6088-317 777
Website: www.suteraharbour.com
Email