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SDG17
PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GOALS
17.4  Education for the SDGs
17.4.3  Education for SDGs in the wider community

Have dedicated outreach educational activities for the wider community, which could include alumni, local residents, displaced people
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Description
Evidence
1.
eBKF is an annual event by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, designed to foster sustainable development through collaborative knowledge exchange. The eBKF represents an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between stakeholders and communities to promote understanding and cooperation among agencies,  indigenous and non-indigenous peoples especially in addressing deforestation, climate change and pollution. 
In Sarawak, WWF-Malaysia works closely with indigenous communities, with the aim to empower them to make decisions independently, implement sustainable livelihood initiatives and co-manage their natural resources.
2.
As the main research Institute on the island, Institute of Biodiversity & Environmental Conservation (IBEC) UNIMAS conducts myriad of research on its flora and fauna. Understanding the need to educate the public on environmental conservation and protection, IBEC are committed in encouraging science outreach to rural areas and schools.

The team consists of Researchers, Administrative Staff and Postgraduates. Most of the activities during our outreach includes informative talks on flora and fauna for adults and children, followed by gamification for kids while applying basic conservation knowledge and community cooperation work with adults at a specifically targeted population.