Are you a college or university student who is below 30 years old and is passionate about the environment? Do you want to help spread the word about Malaysia’s Net Zero Pathways? Join the Climate Communication Challenge! It is an exciting competition organised by WWF-Malaysia in conjunction with Earth Hour where you can showcase your […]
The #SederhanaJe online campaign was organised for one month with the aim to promote food consumption in moderation and prevent food waste during Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
In order to avoid the devastating effects of climate change, in accordance with scientific findings, global warming should be limited to a 1.5°Celsius increase compared to pre-industrial temperatures. To attain this objective, global greenhouse gas emissions need to be cut by at least 50 per cent in the coming decade. Changing climate change starts with
Encouraged by that fact, WWF-Malaysia and Malaysian Nature Society have collaborated and launched the Save our Seafood campaign with the following objectives:• To raise awareness on the current status of our fish supply.• To promote sustainable seafood choices.• To influence market transformation towards sustainable seafood sourcing.
Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) is an unique solution as it involves multiple stakeholders – fishers, coastal communities, industrial fishers, private sectors, researchers, governmental, and non-governmental bodies – to work together to improve fishing activities, better manage marine resources, increase protection of the environment, ensure financial viability, and promote efforts locally and internationally.
SUCCESS STORY: SUSTAINING MALAYSIA’S FISHERIES FROM BOAT… – Marine Read More »
Malaysia receives abundant rainfall averaging 3,000mm annually that contributes to an estimated annual water resource of some 900 billion cubic metres. About 97% of our raw water supply for agricultural, domestic and industrial needs are derived from surface water sources primarily rivers. Malaysia has 189 river basins – 89 in Peninsular Malaysia, 78 in Sabah
Four of the world’s seven species of marine turtles can be found in Malaysian waters. Sadly, all species – hawksbill, green, leatherback, olive ridley – are listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, ranging from vulnerable to critically endangered
SUCCESS STORY: PROTECTING ENDANGERED MARINE SPECIES – Marine Read More »
It is important for Malaysians to start thinking about our seafood consumption patterns and how each of us can play a role to conserve our marine resources for future generations. A survey commissioned by WWF-Malaysia showed that more than 70% of Malaysians would stop or reduce seafood consumption if fish stocks are declining.
The gazettement of TMP on 19 May 2016 was a significant milestone for marine protection in Malaysia – as the largest multi-use park in the country, various stakeholder groups are involved in protecting its marine and coastal ecosystems, and managing the rich resources contained within it.
SUCCESS STORY: EXPANDING SABAH’S PROTECTED AREAS – Marine Read More »