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Biji-biji Initiative

Scary facts about our environment you need to know right now

Biji-biji Initiative
Here're some environmental facts that should scare you into action. With the world starting back…
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Asian Scientist

Spectacled Flowerpecker makes its debut

Asian Scientist
The tropical island of Borneo in Southeast Asia is home to hundreds of species of…
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UNDP

The birds & the bees

Jack & Lochie
This is a story about how life on Earth can be saved. Our planet is…
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Youth Environment Living Labs

What the YELL is going on?

Yohendran Nadar Arulthevan
What is the YELL Impact? Check out the perspectives of an intern here to understand…
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Asian Scientist

Why macaques minimally interact in palm oil plantations

Asian Scientist
From doughnuts to deodorant, palm oil can be found in nearly half of the packaged…
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Melissa Tan Website

Waste in the time of coronavirus

Melissa Tan
The link between the pandemic to the careless ways humans have exploited the environment, however…
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JEDI PENANG Instagram

Can net zero save us?

Jaringan Ekologi dan Iklim
Net Zero: Do we really know what that means? Will the #NetZero pledges by the…
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Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society (SWCS)

The importance of wetlands in sustainable water management

GUSLIA LAHASING , JANE JOIMIN and ANN ANTON
Wetlands are extremely valuable ecosystems to society as it can decrease flooding, filter and clean…
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The Star

Health of coral reefs in Malaysia slowly declining in last five years

RASHVINJEET S. BEDI
The overall health of coral reefs in Malaysia is considered to be “fair”, but has…
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Op-Ed

Our Oceans Are Drowning

Mogesh Sababathy
On this occasion of World Oceans Day, it is crucial to acknowledge the undeniable truth:…
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia

Bioplastics: a false solution

Sahabat Alam Malaysia
The terms that often come with bioplastics are “biodegradable” and “compostable” which are partially true…
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Melissa Tan Instagram / @heymelissatan

Who went thirsty for this t-shirt?

Melissa Tan
I grew up wearing cotton, sleeping on cotton, cleaning with cotton, drying with cotton -…
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EcoKnights

Communicating science for climate action – KTCS climate change stories

Kudat Turtle Conservation Society (KTCS)
Kudat Turtle Conservation Society (KTCS) has interviewed the women of Kosuhui Village in Sabah on…
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Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD)

The 12th Malaysia plan: what’s in it for our environment?

Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD)
The 12th Malaysia Plan has some interesting yet ambitious plans for our environment. This includes…
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KAMY - Klima Action Malaysia

How are grassroots communities coping with mental consequences such as PTSD and eco-anxiety?

KAMY - Klima Action Malaysia
In many parts of the world, especially the Most Affected People & Areas (MAPA), grassroots…
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JediPenang

Introducing the dolphins of Penang

Dr Leela Rajamani
Dolphins are some of the most playful and intelligent animals on our planet. Penangites are…
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Asian Scientist

Once in a century shot: rediscovering Borneo’s Rajah Scops owl

Asian Scientist
For the first time in 125 years, the elusive Bornean Rajah scops owl was spotted…
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Min & Myles YouTube channel

Vlog: how can Malaysians help to fight climate change?

Min & Myles
Is there anything we can do at all to fight against climate change? Actually, there…
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UNICEF

Earth Boy comic

Emerson Chong with Wendy Concepcion
The only Malaysian to make the finals of UNICEF's Climate Comic Contest, Emerson Chong, created…
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Green Humour

Incredible bat tales from the Asia-pacific

Green Humour
Media propagated myths about bats have long tarnished their reputation as creatures of horror and…
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Kuching Beach Cleaners

Kuching beach cleaners with Alcila Abby

Pristine Ocean Podcast
Alcila Abby talking about how she feels about beach pollution.
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@fashinfidelity Instagram

Recycled pet in fashion industry

FASHINFIDELITY
Recycling by itself already has a positive character intrinsic to it. The common perception is…
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Environmental Justice

Harimau Malaya dalam bahaya

Mohd Jamilul Anbia Md Denin
Bukan mustahil jika spesies Harimau Malaya (Panthera Tigris) bakal pupus lima tahun lagi jika jumlah…
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM)

We cannot burn our way out of the plastic crisis

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM)
Plastic waste entered developing countries under the pretext of “recycling”. But these countries soon become…
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The Asean Post

Why are Malaysia’s sea turtles disappearing?

The ASEAN Post team
Malaysia is home to important habitats for marine turtles such as nesting beaches for the…
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@fashinfidelity Instagram

Celebrating Malaysian handicrafts

FASHINFIDELITY
What are the challenges faced by handicraft entrepreneurs today? How can we build a society…
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MACARANGA

Saltwater crocodile (crocodylus porosus)

Lucy Wong
In mangroves, the saltwater crocodile claims top predator position. And this largest of the crocodiles…
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FASHINFIDELITY

On Malaysian thrifting, honouring your clothes and not being a ‘sell-out’

Najah Onn
An interview with Haida Yusof-Yeomans, a proud professional at sourcing beautiful things and an ex-celebrity…
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Science Media Centre (SMC) Malaysia

Panas! Climate change stories in Malaysia

Nicole Fong, Ashley Yeong, Poorani Kannan, Nimal Raj, Sunesha Munisamy, Dr Nur Hazwani Bahar, Rekha Sevaloga Nathan, Elanggo Munian and Lim Ann Gee
In the face of climate change, journalists and content creators are increasingly playing a major…
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BFM Podcast

COP26: fruitful or failure?

Meenakshi Raman - President of Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and Head of Programmes at the Third World Network (TWN)
The COP26 climate summit was arguably one of the most important diplomatic meetings in history.…
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Photo of Mogesh Sababathy
Op-Ed

Green Skills: Answer to a Planet in Peril

Mogesh Sababathy
This year’s UN International Youth Day theme, “Green Skills for Youth,” resonates deeply with the…
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Macaranga

Can experts save Malaysia’s remaining endangered large animals?

Pashmina Binwani
Malaysia is a biodiversity hotspot but its endangered large animals are being pushed into smaller…
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Greenpeace Malaysia

Hutan pergi mana?

Greenpeace Malaysia
The decision to degazette Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR) has been approved and the…
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YUFE

Advocating for the biodiversity environment

Celine Ng
A journey in conducting research project about zoonotic diseases, which are spread between humans and…
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Macaranga

To save seahorses, culture matters

SL Wong
The fascinating seahorse can be a marine conservation and climate change icon. To get Malaysians…
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Kitarr.co Instagram

We have no incentive to solve climate change

Kitarr
We have so many priorities and things that we care yet climate change seldom top…
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URBANICE Malaysia

Climate change and the city

URBANICE Malaysia
Evelyn Teh from Jaringan Ekologi dan Iklim (JEDI) enlightened us about climate change, COP26, the…
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5R Hidupan Liar

11 bangkai penyu laut dijumpai

5R Hidupan Liar
Sebelas bangkai penyu laut dijumpai di kawasan perairan Kg. Sisipan hingga Tanjung Pantau-Pantau, Pulau Bum-Bum…
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JEDI PENANG Instagram

Debunking the myth: “it’s okay to continue burning fossil fuel because we can always offset it”

Jaringan Ekologi dan Iklim
Relying on carbon offsets without rapid decarbonization is like plugging corks on a sinking ship.
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Klima Action Malaysia

Decolonizing climate advocacy [Part 2]

Anize Kaz
What needs to be done in the pursuit of decolonizing climate advocacy?
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Asemblaj YouTube

Retrace | Stapok: the vanished hill

Atta Idrawani Zaini & Syed Mohd Ashraf Wan Othman
If you live in Kuching, Sarawak, you would know that there is a place called…
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Global Environment Centre (GEC)

Kepentingan dan keunikan ekosistem karbon biru

Global Environment Centre (GEC)
Karbon biru pesisir pantai adalah istilah yang mengiktiraf peranan ekosistem pesisir pantai dalam kitaran karbon…
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Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS)

Greening Sarawak: forest landscape restoration – updates and the way forward

RESTORATION & INDUSTRIAL FOREST DIVISION FOREST DEPARTMENT SARAWAK
The awareness of the importance of Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) is growing globally. Forest Department…
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EcoKnights

Nyahwarta HSKLU | masih banyak penelitian perlu dilakukan

EcoKnights
Masih banyak penelitian yang perlu dilakukan terhadap keputusan kerajaan Selangor menyahwartakan 536.7 Hektar Hutan Simpan…
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Melissa Tan Instagram / @heymelissatan

What will the next generation of innovators do about today’s current issues?

Melissa Tan
After six months of intensive bootcamps and workshops with @magic_cyberjaya’s University Startup Challenge 2021, this…
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1StopBorneo Wildlife

The insect king of the forest: Rajah Brooke’s birdwing

Martin Parry
Birdwing butterflies are known for their flight pattern, resembling that of a bird. Their unique…
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Biji-biji Initiative

Ever wondered why we see less stars in the sky?

Biji-biji Initiative
The glowing night sky has always been beautiful. The buildings, street lights, and advertising boards…
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JEDI PENANG Instagram

The largest delegation at cop26

Jaringan Ekologi dan Iklim
If the fossil fuel lobby were a country delegation at #COP26, it would be the…
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BFM Podcast

COP26: what has it achieved so far?

Yin Shao Loong & Aroe Ajoen
Tonight, we dive into the ongoing COP26 - first, what big decisions have been made…
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Free Malaysia Today

Alarming rise in tapir road accidents this year, says minister

Mohd Jamilul Anbia Md Denin
Members of the public have been urged to report to authorities in the event of…
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia

Unveiling false solutions to the plastic pollution crisis

Sahabat Alam Malaysia
Hiding behind their “sustainability masks” are fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs) companies, actively financing into…
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GreenSteps

E-waste

GreenSteps
Global e-waste consumption has been increasing by 21% for the past 5 years. According to…
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Young Reporters for the Environment Malaysia

Forest reserves in Malaysia // hutan simpanan di Malaysia

Young Reporters for the Environment Malaysia
Forest reserves are pieces of land with natural flora and fauna which are protected from…
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KL FASHION WEEK Instagram

KLFW design to sustain visit to Life Line Clothing Malaysia

KL FASHION WEEK
For KLFW 2021, RETHINK & RECONSTRUCT once again invited 15 young and uprising designers to…
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YUFE

How technology can help conserve oceans and marine life

Haizqal Kamaruzzaman
With the use of technology, we can increase biodiversity, promote curiosity among youth, and empower…
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Peta Bencana

The same river, twice

Peta Bencana
"The Same River, Twice" is a two-channel, immersive film installation that narrates the story of…
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Melissa Tan Instagram / @heymelissatan

Light pollution

Melissa Tan
Light pollution affects nocturnal creatures (and us!) in many ways. For example, fireflies are disappearing…
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Maple Comics

Creatures of Near Kingdoms [Book]

Zedeck Siew and Sharon Chin
A bestiary of 75 imaginary animals and plants, native to the SEA.
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Youth Environment Living Labs

World Water Day: Telling Stories

Chong Kah Yee, Kaw Pai Yeow, Chia Yien Jiax, and Leong Kevin (KaKaCauCau)
“The Adventures of Little Drop in Malaysia – Playbook for Kids About Water” is a…
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Glimpse of Malaysia Instagram

What is plogging?

Glimpse of Malaysia
Combine jogging and picking up litters as a way of cleaning up the environment.
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Roots and Shoots Award

Environmental education in schools can save Malaysia

Faye Kwan
Top primate expert Jane Goodall has called for the introduction of environmental education programmes in…
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MONGABAY

You can move an elephant to the jungle, but it won’t stay there, study says

Carolyn Cowan
Despite evidence that translocating “problem elephants” into protected forests to avoid conflict with humans can…
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Part 1: Malaysian youths’ journey to COP

Part 1: Malaysian youths’ journey to COP

Chloe Ng
Read to find out about how the youth's experience was at COP27!
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Photo of Mogesh Sababathy
Op-Ed

Kemahiran Hijau: Melahirkan Tenaga Mahir Cakna Alam Sekitar

Mogesh Sababathy
Tema Hari Belia Antarabangsa PBB tahun ini, ‘Kemahiran Hijau untuk Belia,’ amat sinonim dengan keperluan…
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Greenpeace Malaysia

Pua Lay Peng, a frontline defender against plastic pollution in Malaysia

Heng Kiah Chun
When Pua brought me to the polluted areas in her town, I was shocked by…
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MONGABAY

Climate, biodiversity & farmers’ benefit from rubber agroforestry: report

Erik Hoffner
Rubber plantations have been a main historical cause of tropical deforestation and are generally responsible…
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The Habitat Foundation YouTube

A message from Saliza Bono

The Habitat Foundation
For today's Proudly Malaysian segment, we feature the three most common cetaceans in Malaysian's waters,…
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WWF Malaysia

Small pleasant surprises from first fieldwork

Mohamad Hisyamuddin Mohammad Nasir
While trekking in the forest, Mohamad Hisyamuddin Mohammad Nasir slipped and saw something beautiful. This…
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@fashinfidelity Instagram

Carbon footprint labels

FASHINFIDELITY
Would carbon footprint labels bring power to consumers? Knowing the carbon emissions of their products…
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Part 2: Malaysian youths’ journey to COP

Part 2: Malaysian youths’ journey to COP

Chloe Ng
Explore more on how youth's experience to COP was in Part 2 of this write-up.
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PLOS ONE

Public awareness and support for environmental protection —a focus on air pollution in Peninsular Malaysia

Yunn Shin Jocelyne Chin, Laura De Pretto, Vivek Thuppil, Matthew J. Ashfold
This study presents a cross-sectional survey conducted in the Klang Valley and Iskandar conurbations to…
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YUFE

From audit to non-profit: giving up an office job for an NGO

Jasreel Lim
Thinking of a career switch? How an ex-auditor in Singapore transitioned to work as the…
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Gibbon Conservation Society Instagram

Gibbon rehabilitation takes a long time!

Gibbon Conservation Society
As the oldest gibbon rehabilitation project, GRP in Phuket, Thailand, shared the importance of rehabilitation…
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The Habitat Foundation YouTube

Zero waste lifestyle – a decision you can make today

The Habitat Foundation
It may seem hard to imagine, but there was a time when we never used…
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ASTRO AWANI Twitter

Peristiwa 23 November 2019

ASTRO AWANI
Hari ini tiga tahun yang lalu, secara rasminya badak sumbu Sumatera pupus di Malaysia.
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Kitarr.co Instagram

It’s okay if you did not read the climate report

Kitarr
Afterthoughts of reading the report: It’s bad news, and more work needs to be done.…
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MDPI

Green initiatives adoption and environmental performance of public listed companies in Malaysia

Nor Azah Abdul Aziz, Tze San Ong, Soon Yau Foong, Rosmila Senik, Hassan Attan
Environmental issues bring about thoughtful questions on the roles of business organisations in society. Irrespective…
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MyHutan

Deforestation and climate change: the urgency to save Malaysia’s forest

MyHutan
In light of #COP26, we must acknowledge the fragile relationship between deforestation and climate change.…
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Klima Action Malaysia

Phsklu’s coalition strongly condemns the degazettement of Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (KLNFR)

Klima Action Malaysia
A joint statement by the Pertahankan Hutan Simpan Kuala Langat Utara (PHSKLU) coalition towards the…
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Center For Orang Asli Concerns

Orang Asli Animal Tales [book]

Lim Boo Liat
This collection of Orang Asli animal tales delves into nature’s mysteries with colourful folklore about…
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Kitarr.co Instagram

The papaya tree reflection

Kitarr
"My papaya tree is an inspiration. But there's just one problem. It has grown so…
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YUFE

How to deal with climate anxiety?

Zhee Qi
With information more accessible than ever before, it’s hard not to feel anxious about the…
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The Rimba Project | Universiti of Malaya

The Backyard Before You [book]

Benjamin Ong
A narrative of photographs and vignettes that celebrate the wild beauty of the urban residential…
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Borneo Eco Film Festival BEFF Youtube

Sat’tua

REDD+ Balat x KOPEL Media Production Unit
Reliance on natural resources creates conflict between Balat residents and the wildlife. Follow the views…
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Asian Scientist

A minister on a mission

Asian Scientist
As the world awakens to the enormity of the plastic waste crisis, Malaysia’s Yeo Bee…
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Klima Action Malaysia

Decolonizing climate advocacy [Part 1]

Anise Kaz
What does it mean to decolonize the climate movement, and does the climate movement succeed…
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WWF Malaysia

Protecting one of nature’s drabbest masterpieces from collectors… And extinction — the painted terrapin

Muhammad Zaid Nasir
It is relatively easy to raise funds or awareness about the plight of adorable, big-eyed,…
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JEDI PENANG Instagram

Broken climate finance promise

Jaringan Ekologi dan Iklim
One of the main highlights at #COP26 will be how the rich developed countries will…
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Global Environment Centre (GEC)

Kesan perubahan iklim

Global Environment Centre (GEC)
Perubahan iklim adalah istilah yang merujuk kepada perubahan besar yang berlaku terhadap suhu, hujan, salji…
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Zero Waste Malaysia Instagram / @zerowastemalaysia_official

Why should you BYO?

Zero Waste Malaysia
For those who are new to the zero waste transition, BYOC means bring your own…
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MyHutan/Undi18 Blog

Deforestation and climate change

-Ian Lim Han Yan -Nurfatihah Irdina Adlan -Khadeejah Abdul Halim
Considering the plethora of benefits our forests have contributed to our wellbeing, what exactly are…
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@hattadolmat_ Instagram

Upcycling shoes for KLFW2021 by Hatta Dolmat

Hatta Dolmat
Do you know that I hand painted some of the shoes worn by the models…
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Malaysian Youth Delegation

Breaking down Malaysia’s climate commitments

Dhaartshini, Lim Kah Yau, Nat Zhai, Robin Goon
What are Malaysia's climate ambitions and what are we doing to meet them?
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Nature Diaries Instagram

Zoonotic diseases and what you should know

Nature Diaries
Worldwide, zoonotic diseases are poorly understood and the global health responses to them are chronically…
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Rimba Disclosure Project Twitter

Is a dam being built in a permanent forest reserve in pahang?

Rimba Disclosure Project
Is a dam being built in a permanent forest reserve in Pahang? ⁣While looking at…
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Klima Action Malaysia

#Coderedforhumanity, are we pivoting fast enough?

Faris Ahmad Fadzil; Mathini Arveena Ravee; Fathiah Almira Shafique
The rapid shifts in global temperatures cascaded into climate extremes which affect millions, including droughts,…
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Recalling Forgotten Tastes : Of illustrated edible plants, food and memories [book]

Syarifah Nadhirah
An illustrative collection of edible plants, centred on environmental knowledge and traditional culinary practices by…
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia

Tribute to a true Malaysian champion

Sahabat Alam Malaysia
S. M. Mohamed Idris was a force of nature. And in more ways than one.…
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Youth Environment Living Labs

World Water Day: Solving People’s Problems through Rivers

Kennedy Michael and Syuen Toh (Alliance for River Three) with David Tan, Ng Yong Sin, and Zayana Zaikariah (UNDP Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam)
A long-time practitioner and expert in river rehabilitation in Malaysia made this observation: successful grassroots…
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WWF Malaysia

Into the world of hornbills

Philovenny Pengiran
Philovenny Pengiran has always been fascinated by hornbills which are culturally important to Sarawakians as…
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MACARANGA

Mangrove carbon stores

Lucy Wong
All forests capture and store carbon, but mangrove forests do it better.
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Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM)

Community responses and challenges to the intersection of biodiversity conservation, sustainable use and climate change

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM)
Climate change has become one of the greatest challenges for humanity, affecting almost all aspects…
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JEDI PENANG Instagram

Production gap report 2020

Jaringan Ekologi dan Iklim
To date, governments have committed far more COVID-19 funds to fossil fuels than to clean…
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MACARANGA

Dawn bat (eoncyteris spelaea)

YH LAW
“DO YOU like durians? Do you like petai?” These are the questions Zubaid asks when…
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Gibbon Conservation Society Instagram

What makes a good rehabilitation enclosure?

Gibbon Conservation Society
Enclosures should be designed to fit to the species-typical behaviour necessary for independent survival such…
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@fashinfidelity Instagram

The tote bag dilemma

FASHINFIDELITY
The tote bag dilemma exists because we’re buying (or being given) more tote bags than…
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Precious water
Youth Environment Living Labs

World Water Days: Hidden Waters

Adzmin Fatta (Green Semporna) with David Tan (UNDP Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam)
Mabul Island is situated in Semporna, Sabah. It is a world-renowned tourism destination with rich…
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Klima Action Malaysia

History of climate protest in Malaysia

Klima Action Malaysia
Malaysians are aware that climate change is happening, but will we turn this awareness into…
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The Hive Bulk Food Instagram/ @thehivebulkfoods

The Great Pacific garbage patch

The Hive Bulk Foods
Did you know that the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris…
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FASHINFIDELITY

Hatta Dolmat – the Malaysian sustainable fashion experience

Shareena Aziz
Hatta Dolmat has marked himself as the first Malaysian fashion designer to design a sustainable…
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The Habitat Foundation YouTube

Biodivercity – Malaysian butterflies and their conservation

The Habitat Foundation
Malaysia is blessed with myriad of butterfly species, with no less than 2,000 species being…
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Asian Scientist

Factoring human behaviour in climate change analyses

Asian Scientist
A new Cambodia-focused study suggests that human behaviour must be integrated into the climate dataset…
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Urban Biodiversity Malaysia Twitter

Apakah biodiversiti bandar (urban biodiversity)?

Urban Biodiversity Malaysia
Apakah biodiversiti bandar (urban biodiversity)? Biodiversiti merujuk kepada kepelbagaian haiwan, tumbuhan, kulat dan lain-lain yang…
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Gibbon Conservation Society Instagram

Rehabilitation of gibbons

Gibbon Conservation Society
It is so important to give each animal proper rehabilitation and assess their capabilities before…
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84 Hotspot Youtube

▌热点影音▐ 过年也爱地球 蜂蜡布打包年夜菜

84 Hotspot
Sharing about one of the alternatives to replace single use plastic cling wrap - beeswax…
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Kitarr.co Instagram

Spark joy

Kitarr
A story on sustainability. "What's something that gives you sustainable joy?"
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Nature Diaries Instagram

The difference between 1.5 And 2 degree celsius

Nature Diaries
What are the disastrous impacts of just 1.5 degree celcius of global warming?
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The Fashion Pulpit Spotify

What does ‘faster than fast’ look like? Breaking down the Shein supply chain

The Fashion Pulpit
Listen as Najah Onn, founder of @fashinfidelity, breaks down the complex processes of garment production…
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WWF Malaysia

Louder roars for the Malayan tiger

WWF Malaysia
The Malaysian Budget 2022 announced a RM450 million allocation for environment and biodiversity initiatives. The…
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Youth Environment Living Labs

COPing: Mechanisms: Introduction to COP

Wani Nur Imannina
Confused about COP? Don’t worry! We’ve prepared a general guide on the most important things…
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Youth for Sustainability Instagram

What are the issues with palm oil?

Youth for Sustainability
The most worrying issue is the mass deforestation of the forest area, which can lead…
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National Geographic

Last Sumatran rhino in Malaysia dies

JASON BITTEL
The Sumatran rhinoceros is now extinct in Malaysia. The country’s last rhino, Iman, died of…
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UNDP Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam

Confronting the ‘pembangunan’ hamster-wheel

Benjamin Ong
The idea of nature-based solutions for development is embedded in our past, in our collective…
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Kata Dua Podcast

Myhutan: perubahan iklim: buat apa kisah?

Kata Dua Podcast & MyHutan
Kata Dua Episod 5 membentangkan tentang topik MyHutan "Perubahan Iklim: Buat Apa Kisah?" bersama tetamu…
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Youth Environment Living Labs

World Water Day: The Sungai-Longkang Problem

Benjamin Ong (UNDP Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam) and Affan Nasaruddin (Water Warriors, Universiti Malaya)
Countless images of pastoral landscapes have imprinted in our minds that rivers are pristine, sparkling…
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RICE

Here’s How We Save the Hawkers: Take Away Their Meat

Bryan Ge
Plant-based meat generates a tenth of the greenhouse gas emissions of animal meat. If alternative…
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Gibbon Conservation Society Instagram

Wildlife are not pets

Gibbon Conservation Society
The many cases of wildlife pets attacking their owners that we see on the news…
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New Straits Times

Malaysia’s fish stock in danger of being depleted

Adrian David
The country’s fish stock is in danger of being depleted owing to over-exploitation and poaching.
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Asian Scientist

More than half of Borneo’s orang-utans have been lost

Asian Scientist
Borneo’s orangutans are considered critically endangered. Additional habitat management strategies that account for their presence…
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RICE

Future communities: how do we design a 21st Century kampung?

Ilyas Sholihyn
RICE explores how architecture and social design shapes how Singaporeans of all backgrounds live together.…
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Kontinentalist

The price of going green

Natalia Sanchez-Kumar
Are sustainable products affordable in Singapore?
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The Hive Bulk Foods Instagram

10 amazing things sport has done for sustainability

The Hive Bulk Foods
By promoting sustainable behaviours, sports events have the power to deliver a powerful message and…
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Langkawi Malaysia Mangrove Tour Jetty
Youth Environment Living Labs

World Water Day: River as a Social-Ecological System

Kennedy Michael and Syuen Toh (Alliance for River Three) with David Tan, Ng Yong Sin, and Zayana Zaikariah (UNDP Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam))
The health of rivers is crucial to both human and ecological health and wellbeing. In…
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Asian Scientist

Durians depend on endangered fruit bats

Asian Scientist
Fruit bats play an important part in the pollination of the durian tree, according to…
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PERIUK

Keeping Kadazandusun cuisine alive for another generation

Natasha Sim
Swathes of land that could be cultivated for food crops are traded in for cash…
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Zero Waste Malaysia Instagram / @zerowastemalaysia_official

Top 4 most confusing non-recyclable trash

Zero Waste Malaysia
Four most common trashes that Malaysians mistakenly thought are recyclable.
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