By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, June 27: The Sarawak Delta Geopark is more than just a stunning landscape — it is a living scientific archive and cultural heritage site that tells the story of Sarawak’s geological evolution, rich biodiversity, and its people.
In a TVS news report, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh emphasised that Sarawak’s efforts align with the philosophy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) Global Geoparks — that geological heritage must be protected, understood, and sustainably managed for the benefit of all.
“Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure the Sarawak Delta Geopark is managed in accordance with these principles.
“We have fostered partnerships with academic institutions, invested in geotourism infrastructure, empowered local entrepreneurs, and introduced educational programmes for schools and youth because we understand that the future stewards of this land are the students in classrooms today.
“Just as rocks tell stories through time, we too hope to tell Sarawak’s story — one that is inclusive, diverse, and resilient,” he said during a dinner held on Thursday night (June 26) in conjunction with the Unesco Field Evaluation Mission for the Sarawak Delta Global Geopark.
Len Talif, who also chairs the Sarawak Delta Geopark Steering Committee, described the evaluation as a new beginning.
Regardless of whether the Geopark is awarded Unesco Global Geopark status, he said, the process itself has already brought meaningful change.
“It has deepened our understanding of the land, united stakeholders across sectors, and strengthened our commitment to preserve this unique natural and cultural landscape.
“But of course, we remain hopeful and confident that the Sarawak Delta Geopark will soon join the prestigious network of 229 Unesco Global Geoparks worldwide. We are ready — and we are fully committed,” he added. — DayakDaily
