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Outline of the Project

Project Name

Programme for Bornean Biodiversity and Ecosystems Conservation II

Country

Malaysia

Project Site

Whole Sabah state with emphasis on Crocker Range Park, river basin of Kinabatangan and Segama rivers

Date R/D signed

September, 9, 2007

Term of Cooperation

From October 2007 To September 2012

Implementing Organization

Sabah Biodiversity Council/Centre and other agencies, including Sabah state agencies, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and other related organizations, and the people of Sabah

Project Background

The Technical Cooperation Programme for the Bornean Biodiversity and Ecosystems Conservation in the State of Sabah (hereinafter referred to as "the Programme" or "BBEC") has been implemented since 1st February 2002, based on the Record of Discussions (hereinafter referred to as "the R/D") signed on 19th October 2001.

The duration of the Programme is from February 2002 to January 2007, a period of five years. The Programme is operated based on the framework and programme design agreed in October 2001. These are the result of 16 workshops and over 20 meetings conducted in seven places in Sabah State and participated by over 300 people during the preparatory period of one year and a half year.

The Programme consists of four components, (1) Research and Education Component, (2) Park Management Component, (3) Habitat Management Component and (4) Public Awareness Component. Accordingly, the Programme has a Programme Design Matrix and Project Design Matrix for the four components.

Overall Goal

Biodiversity and ecosystem conservation in Sabah is strengthened and internationally recognised.

Programme Purpose

A system for biodiversity and ecosystem conservation in Sabah is strengthened and Sabah state becomes capable of extending knowledge and skills on biodiversity conservation to other states of Malaysia and foreign countries.

Outputs

Output 1

The capacity of the Sabah State to plan, coordinates, and promote biodiversity and ecosystem conservation activities is strengthened.

Output 2

The capacity of Sabah state agencies and UMS to implement biodiversity and ecosystem conservation activities for protected areas such as state parks, wildlife conservation areas, and forest reserves is enhanced.

2-1The capacity of the Sabah Parks and relevant parties to implement biodiversity and ecosystem conservation activities for state parks is enhanced through managing the Crocker Range Park.
2-2The capacity of the Sabah Wildlife Department and relevant parties to implement biodiversity and ecosystem conservation activities for wildlife conservation areas is further enhanced through managing the Lower Segama Wildlife Conservation Area.
2-3The capacity of the Sabah Forestry Department and relevant parties to implement biodiversity and ecosystem conservation activities for forest reserves is further enhanced through managing the River basin of Kinabatangan and Segama Rivers.

Output 3

The capacity of Sabah state agencies and UMS to provide training on biodiversity and ecosystem conservation is enhanced.

Activities:

Output 1

1-1Enhance understanding of the Sabah Biodiversity Council members on biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.
1-2Recommend the institutional arrangement of the Sabah Biodiversity Centre (SaBC) including proposals for staffing, location of the office, finance, internal rules and regulations, and etc.
1-3Conduct capacity building activities for SaBC.
1-4Prepare a strategic plan for activities of SaBC.
1-5Select the purposes of SaBC to be assisted by BBEC II.
1-6Prepare an action plan for the Centre based on the priority purposes chosen in the above.
1-7Implement the action plan.
1-8Prepare and publish annual report of SaBC.
1-9Facilitate the approval of the Sabah Environmental Education Policy (EE policy).
1-10Prepare an implementation plan for the EE policy on biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.
1-11Establish a monitoring and evaluation mechanism of the environmental education activities.
1-12Publish and release information on biodiversity and ecosystem conservation in Sabah including BBEC activities through various media such as newspapers, TV, radio and web-site.
1-13Document the achievements of Output 1 to be used in the updating of the Sabah Conservation Strategy.
1-14Coordinate updating of the Sabah Conservation Strategy.

Sub-output2-1

2-1-1Manage the Crocker Range Park focusing on Community Use Zone (CUZ).
2-1-2Promote introduction of CUZ to other protected areas.
2-1-3Conduct research directly applicable to biodiversity and ecosystems conservation.
2-1-4Implement environmental education activities based on the EE policy.
2-1-5Document the achievements of Sub-output 2-1 to be used in the updating of the Sabah Conservation Strategy.

Sub-output2-2

2-2-1Manage the Lower Segama Wildlife Conservation Area (focusing on participatory conservation activities and community-based ecotourism).
2-2-2Implement environmental education activities based on the EE policy.
2-2-3Document the achievements of Sub-output 2-2 to be used in the updating of the Sabah Conservation Strategy.

Sub-output2-3

2-3-1Manage the river basin of Kinabatangan and Segama rivers.
2-3-2Conduct research directly applicable to biodiversity and ecosystems conservation.
2-3-3Implement environmental education activities based on the EE policy.
2-3-4Document the achievements of Sub-output 2-3 to be used in the updating of the Sabah Conservation Strategy.

Output 3

3-1Compile and analyse biodiversity and ecosystem conservation activities conducted by the private sector, and NGOs in Malaysia.
3-2Collect information on local training needs, formulate training programmes and conduct trainings to relevant parties of Sabah.
3-3Collect information on training needs in Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and foreign countries.
3-4Identify knowledge and experience of Sabah, which may be applicable to Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and foreign countries.
3-5Formulate training programmes and conduct trainings to personnel and institutions in Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and foreign countries.
3-6Evaluate the trainings and improve the training programmes.

Inputs

1) By Japanese Side:

Personnel

  • Long-term experts
    • Chief advisor (five years)
    • Programme coordinator (five years)
    • Integrated protected area management (two to three years)
    • Institutional capacity building (two to three years)
  • Short-term experts
    • Experts in specific fields upon mutual agreement

Machinery and Equipment

  • Equipment necessary upon mutual agreement

Training

  • Two to four personnel per year in specific fields in Japan and/or third countries
  • Partial cost for conducting training in Sabah

2) By Malaysian side

Personnel

  • Programme director
  • Vice programme director
  • Programme manager
  • Counterpart personnel for Japanese experts
  • Administrative personnel
  • Supporting staff

Land, Building and Facilities

  • Necessary facilities for the Programme (building, room, equipment, telephone line etc.)

Operation costs

  • Cost for the Programme activities
  • Cost of maintenance of equipment
  • Partial cost for conducting training in Sabah, etc.

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