By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, July 15: Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh has proposed a follow-up system to monitor the implementation of conservation conference resolutions, allowing their progress to be tracked and reviewed ahead of future conferences.
According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), he said such a mechanism would enable the progress of each resolution to be evaluated, reported and improved ahead of future conferences, helping ensure scientific discussions translate into tangible conservation outcomes.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Malaysia Conservation Conference (MCC) 2.0 here today, he said the success of a conference should not be judged by the number of research papers presented or discussions held, but by its ability to influence policy, strengthen strategic partnerships and deliver measurable results.
“You can talk about anything you want for as long as you want, but if it is not translated into policy and approved through the proper processes, whether by the Cabinet, the State Legislative Assembly or Parliament, it remains an academic exercise.
“Therefore, you need to convince policymakers that your ideas are practical, implementable and sustainable,” he said.
Len Talif expressed hope that the conference would produce scientific resolutions and comprehensive policy recommendations that could serve as a long-term roadmap for biodiversity conservation rather than ending as conference proceedings.
He also stressed that conservation issues may originate locally, but their impact extends globally, making it crucial for scientific research to inform public policy and sustainable development.
The deputy minister further acknowledged the role of indigenous peoples and local communities, saying their traditional knowledge and stewardship of forests, rivers and ecosystems continue to complement modern conservation efforts. — DayakDaily
