Past Events

World Cleanup Day unites millions of volunteers, governments and organisations to tackle the global waste problem and build up the new and sustainable world.

Geological diversity refers to the natural portion of the planet that is not alive, both at the surface and in the planet’s interior. By geodiversity, we mean the Earth's minerals, rocks, fossils, soils, sediments, landforms, topography and hydrological features such as rivers and lakes. The term ‘geodiversity’ also spans the processes that create and modify [...]

More than 2,400 athletes will compete and go through a 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run to be declared an IRONMAN finisher. Athletes will get a chance to qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua Kona, Hawaii and race among the best in the world.

Disasters induced by natural and technological hazards affect millions of people every year worldwide, but much of their impact can be reduced through pro-active measures and planning. The International Day for Disaster Reduction, held each year on 13 October,  celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters.  UNESCO is [...]

In conjunction with the National Sports Day, Underwater World Langkawi (UWL) is proudly organizing Chenang Night Fun Run (CNFR) 2.0 to celebrate the National Sports Day that held annually on the second week of October. Featuring the newest attraction in UWL, Jelly World as the muse of CNFR 2.0, this 5km-run will be held at [...]

Supported by Global Geoparks Network (GGN) and UNESCO regional offices, we will be hosting the 6th regional course on UNESCO Global Geopark to increase the sustainability of our Geopark. The workshop will focus on geosite developments and geotourism, delivered exclusively by GGN and local experts.