Gombak-Hulu Langat Geopark strengthens international geopark network
JAPAN, 9 November 2026: The Gombak-Hulu Langat Geopark (GHL) Management Body delegation recently undertook an international geopark networking and knowledge exchange programme with the Izu Peninsula UNESCO Global Geopark in Japan on November 3, 2026, marking another significant step towards strengthening international cooperation and advancing sustainable geopark development.
This visit served as a strategic follow-up to the initial discussions and networking engagement with Izu Peninsula UNESCO Global Geopark during the 9th Asia-Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium 2026, held in Langkawi last September.
The Izu Peninsula Global Geopark, located at the eastern tip of the Shizuoka Prefecture, boasts 318 kilometres of coastline, and some of the most beautiful beaches in Japan. The Iz Peninsula offers a rich variety of fun water and land activities and a distinctive, diverse landscape so unique it has been designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark since 2018.
The delegation, which comprised GHL Geopark’s Chairperson, Yeeling Chua, Manager, Mohd Haffez Hanip, Promotion Manager, Khuzaimah Jamaluddin and Assistant Promotion Manager, Mohd Fadzly Anuar, was warmly received by Izu Peninsula UNESCO Global Geopark Manager, Dr. Shuji Tsuji and Ecology Expert, Dr. Keiko Sasaki.
The engagement featured knowledge-sharing presentations, strategic discussions on potential areas of collaboration and technical visits to several notable attractions, including Joren Waterfall, an Izu wasabi farm and a local hot spring.
Beyond strengthening institutional ties, this international engagement is a reflection of GHL Geopark’s continued commitment to enhancing its management capabilities, exchanging best global practices and establishing strategic international partnerships.
These efforts form part of GHL Geopark’s ongoing preparations and strategic roadmap towards achieving UNESCO Global Geopark status, while positioning Selangor as a leading destination for sustainable geotourism.
