Chan Eng Heng
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Dr. Chan Eng Heng, a professor
at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
, is a conservationist
who has been recognized by the United Nations
for her efforts to protect sea turtle
s.
In 2001, Chan and her husband Liew Hock Chark became Global 500 Laureates
.
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
The Universiti Malaysia Terengganu or UMT, formerly known as Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia or KUSTEM was officially chartered on February 1, 2007.-Names:...
, is a conservationist
Conservationist
Conservationists are proponents or advocates of conservation. They advocate for the protection of all the species in an ecosystem with a strong focus on the natural environment...
who has been recognized by the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
for her efforts to protect sea turtle
Sea turtle
Sea turtles are marine reptiles that inhabit all of the world's oceans except the Arctic.-Distribution:...
s.
In 2001, Chan and her husband Liew Hock Chark became Global 500 Laureates
Global 500 Roll of Honour
The United Nations Environment Programme established the Global 500 Roll of Honour in 1987 to recognize the environmental achievements of individuals and organizations around the world.The last Global 500 Roll of Honour awards were made in 2003...
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