Silam Coast Conservation Area (SCCA) Scientific Expedition (Social Environment Research)
About the research
Social Environment Study focused on demographic and socio-economic profiling of coastal communities at SCCA. It entails the sub-division of topics from respective subgroups or individuals;
- Population, resources and economic livelihood
- Immigrant workers and occupation
- Indigenous knowledge, culture and sustainability
- Medical anthropology
- Development Program and sustainability
- Eco-tourism and outreach program
Organizer, Research Partners/Collaboration & Funds
- Conservation & Management Division, Sabah Foundation
- Institute Borneo Studies (IBS)
- Institute for Development Studies Sabah (IDS)
- Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Date of research
May – December 2015
