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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.
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 Re-source Management
√ Ecotourism Development
√ Capacity Building
Objectives The specific objectives are:-
√ 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.
Tentative Programme and Sub Themes
Day One (15th November 2011)
am
Registration of Participants
Opening Ceremony by Guest of Honour
Keynote Address
pm
Session 1: The Concept and Mechanics of Green Economy
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
pm Session 4: Business for Environment Forum: Way Forward
Conference Resolutions and Closing
Day Three (17th November 2011)
am-pm Field Excursion
Time : 0830 – 1700 on both days
Conference VenueConference Venue
The Magellan Sutera HarbourThe Magellan Sutera Harbour No 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard No 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard 88100 KOTA KINABALU88100 KOTA KINABALU
Sabah, MalaysiaSabah, Malaysia
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“Sabah Heart of Borneo (HoB) Green Economy & Development: “Sabah Heart of Borneo (HoB) Green Economy & Development:
Engaging Business for Environment”Engaging Business for Environment”
The Magellan Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MalaysiaThe Magellan Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia 1515thth –– 1616thth November 2011November 2011
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.
The closing date for registration is on 3rd 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)
Exhibition An exhibition will be set up during the Conference to showcase Green
Economy Initiatives from various parties from around the region as well as within the HoB landscape.
Transportation Transportation to and from the airport and the
Conference venue will be provided upon request.
Field Excursions Field excursions to interesting sites around Kota Kinabalu can be
arranged with a fee.
Accommodation Participants are kindly advised to make their own
accommodation arrangements. The suggested list of hotels and their contacts are as follows:
Hotel Address
The Magellan Sutera Resort
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard Sutera Harbour 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Tel: +6088-318 888 Fax: +6088-317 777 Website: www.suteraharbour.com
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 Fax Email
Flight Details (ETA/ETD)
Accommodation
*Closing date for submission is 3rd October 2011
