River of Life Public Outreach Programme Dr. K. Kalithasan Coordinator, GEC 21ST November 2017 IAIS CONTENTS GEC Rivers Resources Rivers in Malaysia River Status in Malaysia River of Life (ROL) River of Life Public Outreach Programme (ROLPOP) ROLPOP5 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT CENTRE (GEC) established in 1998 to work on environmental issues of global importance Malaysian Non-profit Organisation & Tax exemption on donations supports information exchange & capacity building as well as undertaking strategic projects particularly in developing countries works in partnership with other like-minded agencies worldwide Mission To support the protection of the environment and sustainable use of natural resources to meet local, regional and global needs, through strategic partnerships with communities and like- minded organizations. Programme Areas FOREST OUTREACH RIVER & PEATLAND & CARE BIODIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP River Care Programme - to promote & support the integrated management of river basins & water resources with particular emphasis on ensuring that biodiversity & wetland conservation & community considerations are incorporated into river basin management 3 RIVER CARE PROGRAMME Mission : Promote the protection, restoration and sustainable use of rivers by enhancing multi-stakeholder participation and knowledge to stimulate local action. Vision to have clean, healthy, living and vibrant rivers for people and the environment Area Protection & Conservation Restoration & Rehabilitation Education & Awareness Assist & support the Promote & support integrated protection & conservation of river basin management & Nurtures caring, leadership any catchment & Clean river biological restoration skills, &critical thinking, & draws people of wide-ranging ethnic groups, cultures, and abilities into efforts to protect our environment. River Monitoring Capacity building Programme Promote localised river Empowering local communities Develop & implementation of monitoring & ownership & other stakeholders to address systematic programme among our communities river 4 CURRENT KEY PROJECTS • River of Life Public Outreach Programme (ROLPOP) & COROL POP • W.A.T.E.R Project • Penchala River Education Program • Kinta River Education Program • National Water Conservation Programme For School (DrH2o) • Solid Waste Management Program In Pangkor Island • Mobile River Care Unit (MRCU) • Citizen Science Leader (CSL) • Environmental Education Programme – RIVER Ranger, SMART Ranger, DRH2O, Island Ranger, FLOOD Ranger WATER RESOURCES IN MALAYSIA MEAN AVERAGE RAINFALL IN MALAYSIA Peninsular Malaysia = 2,400 mm Sabah = 2,360 mm Sarawak = 3,830 mm TOTAL ANNUAL RAINFALL Source : National Water Resources Study conducted by JICA, 1982 990 BILLION m³ This is the source of life to our river systems 6 RIVERS IN MALAYSIA • RIVER means any river, stream, creek or other natural watercourse, and any tributary, distributary or artificial deviation thereof (National Land code) • Locally, besides sungai, there are also many other Sg. Bangang, Terengganu terms referring to river; including alor (Kelantan), carok (Kedah), parit (Johor), batang (Sarawak) and terusan • Rivers have played a major and important role in shaping and influencing the development of the nation and the cultures of its people. Sg. Tekala, Selangor • Most of the world’s major cities were built on or around areas for freshwater • Almost all major towns, businesses and settlements in Malaysia are located beside a river. – Kuala Lumpur was founded on the confluence of the Klang and Gombak Rivers. Sg. Rasau (Blue Lagoon), Selangor RIVERS IN MALAYSIA Rivers are important as they support : Economic development; Social & cultural needs; Religious beliefs; Natural environment Rivers provide water for: Drinking &therefore life (97% of potable water comes from rivers) Agriculture- the rice, fruits and vegetables we eat Industry- the car and computers we use Domestic use - washing and bathing Other services: Breeding areas for fish, birds and mammals Home to many different (diversity & some unique species of) plants or animals & microorganisms. The main mode of transport for many local communities Recreational areas for boating, rafting, picnics, swimming and fishing Hydro power – electricity 8 WATER SOURCE, ABSTRACTION & DISTRIBUTION IN MALAYSIA Main Water Source Potable Water Abstraction (%) • Tap water 2 • Clean drinking water is from tap water. 16 (water treatment plant) Direct from river • Rain Dam Undergroud Water • Neglected water sources that can be 82 used for toilet, laundry, watering, drinking through filtration. • Surface water % Water Withdrawal • Rain or drain water that flow through 17 soil surface is significant component for water cycle. Agriculture use 21 62 Industrial • Ground water Domestic • Can be found between soil particles and fractured rocks beneath the Earth’s surface. Source: SPAN 2014 WATER QUALITY TREND IN MALAYSIA (Note : Number of basin monitored changed on year 1998, 2008 & 2011) Overall WQI for 2015: 276 rivers (58%) – clean , 168 rivers (35%) – moderate & 33 rivers (7%) – polluted [477 rivers (891 stations) were monitored] THE NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES RELATED STUDY River Water Quality Water Catchment Management @ Land Use Flood Flood Drinking Water Supply Drought Institutional Arrangement River Basin Management Water Pollution Wetlands Management Water-Borne Disease Threats from Climate Biological Diversity Change Drought Source: Study on Effective Implementation of IWRM in Malaysia (2008) Source: Study on Effective Implementation of IWRM in Malaysia (2008) Source: Water Resource Governance Final Report (2011) RIVER PROBLEMS Rapid and unsustainable development in river …. disruption of natural basins lead to… hydrological cycles causing .. ….. greater frequency and severity of flooding, water shortage and pollution Underlying Problem River as waste or disposal channel 13 CHALLENGES Rivers are perceived as conduits for water or waste rather than as a living entity The water resources sector in Malaysia is dominated by water supply and flood control engineering Complexity of current policies & legislative Protecting (Gazetting) river reserve Lack of strong partnership among Government, Private Sector and Public (PPP) Proper understanding of Stakeholders concept Enforcement & Monitoring Prevention vs Curative solution Political scenario OVERALL Legislation Financial Enforcementy Restoring the Public Natural RBA Participation Environment River Planning Treatment Prevention (Source: Keizrul, 2000) RIVER CARE River Basin Catchment; Rivers/lakes Drains/ponds RIVER CARE initiatives: 1. Understand Holistic Ecosystem Management 1. Know Your River Address 2. CATCHMENT PROTECTION 3. River management; restoration, rehabilitation 4. Pollution Management 5. RIVER Monitoring 6. Visibility 7. Stakeholder Engagement 1. Community 2. Public outreach programme “GREEN TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT” PEOPLE BACKGROUND The River of Life Project (ROL) was launched by the Prime Minister of Malaysia on July 1st 2011 with the aim to transform the Klang and Gombak River into a vibrant and liveable waterfront with high economic value by year 2020. The project had three (3) main components as its focus areas: River Cleaning, River Master Planning and Commercialisation & Tourism. Under the River Cleaning component, Public Outreach Programme (POP) or better known as ROLPOP among the 13 key initiatives. Since the project started, two (2) ROLPOP phases were successfully carried out focusing and another 3 are on-going KLANG RIVER . Klang River is a river which flows through Kuala Lumpur & Selangor in Malaysia & eventually flows into the Straits of Malacca. It is approximately 120 km (75 mi) in length and drains a basin of about 1,288 km2 (497 sq mi). It’s 4th biggest river basin in Selangor . Selangor : 80 km @ 66.7% & WPKL: 40 km @ 33.3% . Flowing through 5 local authorities MPK (21km), MBSA (20km), MBSJ (9km), MBPJ (6km), DBKL (40 km) & MPAJ (24km). Klang River has 11 major tributaries. There are two major dams upstream of the river Batu Dam & Klang Gates Dam, which provide water supply to the people of Klang Valley & mitigate floods. INTRODUCTION 9 ENTRY POINT PROJECTS : EPP 1 – MNC ATTRACTION EPP 2 – TALENT ATTRACTION EPP 3 – HIGH SPEED RAIL EPP 4 – MY RAPID TRANSIT EPP 5 – RIVER OF LIFE EPP 6 – GREENER KL EPP 7 – ICONIC PLACES EPP 8 – PEDESTRIAN EPP 9 – SOLID WASTE EPP 10 – SEWERAGE – NON RIVER 11/24/2017 21 ROL OBJECTIVES The overall Greater Kuala Lumpur’s aspiration: “to be the metropolis in Asia that simultaneously achieves top-20 economic growth and be among the global top-20 most livable cities by 2020”, The RoL main objectives are: • Enhancing, rehabilitating and preserving the river and its environment compatible with the envisaged Greater Kuala Lumpur City status for the project area, including improving and sustaining the Klang River and its tributaries within the study area Water Quality to Class IIB by year 2020. • Providing adequate level of flood mitigation protection to the project area, in support of achieving the Greater Kuala Lumpur City status. EPP 5 : RIVER OF LIFE (ROL) Transforming Klang River into a vibrant and livable waterfront with high economic value & to improve the river water quality to Class IIB by year 2020. River River Commercialisation Cleaning Beautification & Tourism • Clean and improve the • Master planning and • Cleaning and beautification 110km stretch along the beautification works will be works will spur economic Klang River