Sabah hosts the 14th Southeast Asia Biosphere Reserves Community Program assembly

KOTA KINABALU: A collaborative initiative has been launched to protect cultural heritage and the setting in Sabah and different Southeast Asian nations.

Sabah Tourism, Tradition and Setting Minister Datuk Christina Liew (pic) mentioned the “Southeast Asia Biosphere Reserves Community Program”, or SeaBRnet, is an initiative that safeguards widespread heritage.

She mentioned amongst them is the conservation of designated biosphere reserves.

“We’re dedicated to preserving the stability between human improvement and nature in these invaluable areas,” she mentioned on Monday (Nov 13) when she officiated the 14th SeaBRnet assembly.

Liew mentioned SeaBRnet needs to advertise cultural alternate amongst Southeast Asian nations by understanding and appreciating one another’s traditions. This can permit member international locations to safeguard their cultural heritages and promote concord and mutual respect.

“Accountable tourism is one other core ingredient of SeaBRnet. We are going to encourage tourism practices that respect the setting and the cultures of our host communities,” she mentioned, including that this method protects pure wonders and advantages native economies.

Liew mentioned collaboration can be the muse of their efforts to deal with environmental and cultural challenges within the area.

She mentioned that SeaBRnet recognises the position of youth and native communities in conservation and cultural preservation actions, and it encourages their participation.

“The success of SeaBRnet is dependent upon the collective efforts of all individuals. Our shared targets are to protect our surroundings, foster cultural understanding, and promote sustainable regional improvement,” mentioned Liew.

“Collectively, now we have the ability to guard and have a good time Southeast Asia’s splendour for generations to come back. Allow us to work hand in hand towards a future the place our biosphere reserves stand as beacons of sustainability and cultural richness,” she mentioned.

Like every other creating area, conservation always clashes with socio-economic improvement.

“Like many different areas, we’re persistently attempting our greatest to contribute to the worldwide motion to realize 30% of terrestrial and 30% of marine areas conserved by 2030,” she added.