Chan Eng Heng

Dr. Chan Eng Heng, a retired professor from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, is a turtle conservationist who has been recognized by the United Nations Environment Program for her efforts to protect sea turtles.

Chan was inducted to the UNEP Global 500 Roll of Honour and became a Global 500 Laureate in 2001 and in 2006 she was listed in the UNEP’s Who’s Who of Women and the Environment.