The BSBCC was established as a non-profit organisation in Sabah in 2008. It is a joint project between sun bear researcher Wong Siew Te, Land Empowerment Animals People (LEAP), the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) and the Sabah Forestry Department (SFD). Our dynamic workshops run every Wednesday and give you a chance to learn and apply fundamental skills. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3Xr1pkh Seeing sun bears kept in dreadful conditions during his study drove the wildlife biologist Wong Siew Te on a quest to open a facility to improve their welfare. Through ongoing research, increased knowledge and awareness, and further protection of habitat, the centre wants to achieve increased protection for sun bears and their habitat. [6] Facilities of BSBCC [ edit ] Watching the bears from observation platform The visitor centre Bamboo fibre has natural functions of anti-bacteria and deodorisation. The bamboo fibre was 100% made from bamboo through the high-tech process.

In March 2010, the first phase of the structural development of the centre culminated in the opening of a new 20-bear house and outdoor enclosures in the Sepilok Forest Reserve. In April 2010, the existing captive bears were moved into their new living spaces, integrated into 'bear groups' and given access to outdoor enclosures during the day. [4]Make sure to visit https://bit.ly/3tgahfu to learn about how you can access our funding to test and grow your business. Bamboo fibre is naturally antibacterial. They can be spun purely or blended together with cotton, hemp, thin silk, wool, Tencel, Modal, polyester, spandex etc. The mission of BSBCC is neither to be a zoo or merely a tourist attraction, but a centre to improve animal welfare, and for education, research and rehabilitation. [2] The Agreement on the Conservation of Polar Bears is a multilateral treaty signed in Oslo, November 15, 1973, by the five nations with the largest polar bear populations: Canada, Denmark ( Greenland), Norway ( Svalbard), the United States, and the Soviet Union. [1] This treaty was brought about due to increased hunting of polar bears during the 1960s and 1970s which led to polar bears being under severe survival pressure from hunters.

The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is a wildlife conservation and research centre for improving animal welfare and rehabilitation of the Malayan sun bear ( Helarctos malayanus). It also aims to raise public awareness about the plight of the sun bears and to raise conservation awareness about this species. Lucy has been named one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in the UK, through Small Business Britain’s f:entrepreneur #ialso campaign. Bamboo fibre boasts advantages of breathability and coolness. According to authoritative testing figures, apparels made from bamboo fibres are 1-2 degrees cooler than normal apparels in hot summer. The BSBCC started in 2008 with taking over the responsibility of seven captive bears under the care of Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. [3]The agreement prohibits random, unregulated sport hunting of polar bears and outlaws hunting of polar bears from aircraft and icebreakers which have been the most detrimental to the polar bear population. Additionally, the agreement holds member states accountable for taking appropriate actions to protect the ecosystems of which the polar bears dwell, paying special attention to places where polar bears create dens, do a majority of their feeding, and where they migrate. [2] States also must manage polar bear populations in accordance with proper conservation practices based on the best available scientific data. By June 2014, the number of sun bears in the centre has increased to 33. [5] Future developments will involve construction of a second bear house and forested enclosures with capacity for 20 additional bears. [4] Mission [ edit ]

At the same time, the centre aims to be a strong base to educate the public about the plight of the sun bears, to raise conservation awareness about this species, and to conduct more research on The layout of the centre is divided in three parts, with areas prioritised to visitors, bears and staff members: Sun bears fall under Schedule 1 of the Totally Protected wildlife species list in the Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997. That means, that killing, keeping a bear, or having in possession body parts like claws and gall bladders could result in punishment of up to five years’ prison or a maximum of RM50,000 fine. [8] In the past, a lot of sun bears have been captured from the wild and kept as pets in cages. Actively confiscated by the Sabah Wildlife Department or voluntarily surrendered to BSBCC, the centre is rescuing these captive bears, and giving them proper care and facilities to live in. [3]