KUALA LUMPUR: Lenggong Geopark in Perak is set to make history as one of 12 new Unesco Global Geoparks (UGGp) to be recognised this year.
Lenggong member of parliament Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the recognition was conveyed through the International Geoscience and Geoparks Programme (IGGP), with the official announcement by Unesco's Executive Board scheduled for April 23.
The Unesco Global Geoparks certificate presentation ceremony will be held on April 27 at Unesco headquarters in Paris.
Shamsul Anuar, who is also the Deputy Home Minister, said the achievement was a proud milestone and marked an important step in elevating Lenggong's brand to the international stage.
He said the success was the result of collaboration among various parties, including the Perak government, the Lenggong Geopark Management Body, federal agencies and the local community.
"This achievement will certainly strengthen our efforts towards
the conservation of natural heritage as well as the sustainable management of
areas with international value.
"The recognition we are set to receive also proves that Lenggong possesses highly valuable treasures of international standing that are important and must be preserved," he said in a Facebook post.
Lenggong was previously gazetted as a National Geopark on Dec 16,
2021, making it the second geopark in Perak.
-nst online.
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