KUCHING: The Sarawak Delta UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) Recognition Certificate was presented to Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg in a brief ceremony held at the Satria Pertiwi Complex, on Thursday.

The certificate was presented by Sarawak Deputy Premier and Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development as well as Sarawak Delta UGGp Advisor, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

Also present were Sarawak Deputy Premiers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian, Ministers and Sarawak Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki.

A geopark refers to an area that has geological sites and landscapes of international or national importance and is managed holistically based on elements of conservation, education and sustainable development.

The Sarawak Delta UNESCO Global Geopark, which covers an area of ​​approximately 3,112 square kilometres, features unique geology, special biodiversity including orangutan habitat, as well as the cultural heritage of indigenous communities that has the potential to be highlighted as a tourism product.

The recognition also marks a historic moment for Sarawak after 17 years of continuous efforts by various parties led by the Ministry for Natural Resources and Urban Development in realising the international-class recognition.

It thus strengthens Sarawak's position at the international level in terms of the conservation of natural treasures and cultural heritage.

Earlier, a Sarawak Delta delegation led by Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh received the certificate of recognition from UNESCO in Paris on 27 April 2026. -UKASnews