ADVOCACY
More Than Birdwatching
HUB 3 - Tourism for Environmental Protection (SDG#13)
Project Leader: Dr. Kalpana Das A/P Sawdesh Ranjan Das
An introductory overview of birdwatching as a hobby career in conservation, the importance of birds as a biodiversity index, and the importance of ecosystem and bird conservation. The main aim of this talk was advocacy to improve the education of learning outcomes of modules and to increase awareness with the improvement of student knowledge, attitude, and practices for environmental conservation among Taylor’s College and Taylor’s University student participation in various eco-tourism sites and events. Advocacy is pivotal to instilling connectedness to the intrinsic value of our natural heritage, which would lead to a change in human values, attitudes, and behavior to reduce activities that accelerate climate change and increase participation in activities that advocates mindfulness with nature in society.
Impact and Outcome of this activity:
65 students, mainly from Taylor’s College and 7 students from Taylor’s University, attended the talk by Mr. Mark Ng, President of Wild Bird Club, Malaysia, at LT14 on the 21st of February between 10 am to 12 pm. Participants learned about some methods of identification of birds such as patterns, colors or plumage, the shape of the beak, colors on the throat, beak shape, and wingspan. Careers as a bird-watching guide to tourists posed as an attractive alternative career to some participants, with a fee of USD 1000 a day fetched or quoted by bird watching nature guides. Participants learned about the various native bird species as well as some exotic or introduced birds due to human activities, and climate change may
Part 1
More Than Birdwatching
HUB 3 - Tourism for Environmental Protection (SDG#13)
Project Leader: Dr. Kalpana Das A/P Sawdesh Ranjan Das
Date: 21st February 2023
An introductory overview of birdwatching as a hobby career in conservation, the importance of birds as a biodiversity index, and the importance of ecosystem and bird conservation. The main aim of this talk was advocacy to improve the education of learning outcomes of modules and to increase awareness with the improvement of student knowledge, attitude, and practices for environmental conservation among Taylor’s College and Taylor’s University student participation in various eco-tourism sites and events. Advocacy is pivotal to instilling connectedness to the intrinsic value of our natural heritage, which would lead to a change in human values, attitudes, and behavior to reduce activities that accelerate climate change and increase participation in activities that advocates mindfulness with nature in society.
Impact and Outcome of this activity:
65 students, mainly from Taylor’s College and 7 students from Taylor’s University, attended the talk by Mr. Mark Ng, President of Wild Bird Club, Malaysia, at LT14 on the 21st of February between 10 am to 12 pm. Participants learned about some methods of identification of birds such as patterns, colors or plumage, the shape of the beak, colors on the throat, beak shape, and wingspan. Careers as a bird-watching guide to tourists posed as an attractive alternative career to some participants, with a fee of USD 1000 a day fetched or quoted by bird watching nature guides. Participants learned about the various native bird species as well as some exotic or introduced birds due to human activities, and climate change may
Part 2
Raptor Watch 2023
HUB 3 - Tourism for Environmental Protection (SDG#13)
Project Leader: Dr. Kalpana Das A/P Sawdesh Ranjan Das
Date: 11th March 2023
The main aim of Raptor Watch was to raise public awareness about the conservation of raptors and their habitats. The event was a tremendous success, featuring a variety of activities such as guided tours, arts and crafts, and games for attendees to enjoy. Raptor Watch, now Malaysia's biggest and best eco-tourism event, serves as a signature event for the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS). The primary attraction was the magnificent raptors soaring around the iconic Cape Rachado lighthouse atop the hill. Raptor Watch allowed both students and the general public a unique opportunity to witness one of nature's most awe-inspiring spectacles. What began as a gathering of passionate individuals has now evolved into Malaysia's largest environmental event. Additional activities, including a beach cleanup and a mangrove tree planting initiative at Pantai Cermin, further contributed to the event's positive impact.
Impact and Outcome of this activity:
Taylor’s College (TC) A-levels and SACEi students are able to demonstrate environmental citizenship and add the values of volunteerism to character building and their personal statements for university application. Taylor’s College students can have more impactful learning outcomes in understanding the abiotic and biotic components of three different ecosystems, namely forest, mangrove, and coastal, at Tanjong Tuan, Melaka.