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Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2020 - Was the Wrong Plan Gazetted?1:12:34

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There was a lot of dismay, to put it mildly, that the Kuala Lumpur City Plan (KLCP) 2020 was gazetted last year on Oct 30th, without first getting the feedback of various stakeholders. The gazetted plan was neither the 2008 draft local plan nor the 2013 revised plan, but the gazetted local plan was a “2015” version. What does all of this mean? ...…

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The Problems of Palm Oil40:05

20d ago40:05

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Palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil in the world, and this ubiquitous ingredient is found in almost everything, from ice cream and toothpaste to feedstock for biofuel. A highly profitable industry, the ever-growing demand for palm oil has however also drawn scrutiny and ire for among other things, the destruction of rainforests in In ...…

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The Living Planet Report 201849:10

26d ago49:10

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The Living Planet Report, WWF’s flagship publication released every two years, is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet. The Living Planet Report 2018 provides the scientific evidence to what nature has been telling us repeatedly: unsustainable human activity is pushing the planet’s natural systems ...…

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Wildlife Warrior: Subaraj Rajathurai41:23

1M ago41:23

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For over 30 years, Subaraj Rajathurai has been championing for the preservation and improved protection of Singapore's natural resources and environment. This self-taught naturalist is also an avid bird-watcher and a licensed nature tour guide, who has been sharing his love for flora and fauna to thousands of people since 1990. He joins us to s ...…

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Community Composting7:44

2M ago7:44

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SS20 Central Zone in Damansara Utama was the first neighbourhood in Petaling Jaya to implement a community-wide composting initiative. We speak to some of the residents involved in the zero waste movement on how community composting has helped the neighbourhood become more environmentally-friendly.

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Water Conservation with SPAN18:13

2M ago18:13

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Water, water everywhere, but is there enough to drink? Fresh water is necessary for the survival of all living organisms on Earth, and even though Malaysia is blessed with abundant water resources, are we taking this resource for granted? Joining us is Yang Bahagia, Dato' Mohd Ridhuan Ismail, the CEO of the National Water Services Commission or ...…

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Best of Earth Matters 2018 - Part 2: Wildlife Warriors34:58

2M ago34:58

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Description: We revisit some of the best interviews from Earth Matters, from 2018. On this episode, we look-back at stories of those who are dedicated to conserving endangered wildlife. Featured stories include efforts in gibbon conservation, the fight to save the Tapanuli Orangutan and also the Malayan Tiger.…

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Best of Earth Matters 2018 - Part 1: People Power44:35

2M ago44:35

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We revisit some of the best interviews from Earth Matters, from 2018. On this episode, we look-back at inspiring stories of concerned citizens who banded together to protect our natural resources and environment from further degradation. Featured stories are Selamatkan Kuala Lumpur's efforts to improve city planning; The Taman Tun residents’ on ...…

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Confusion over the Conversion of Pulau Kukup's Status35:20

3M ago35:20

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Pulau Kukup National Park is one of the largest uninhabited mangrove forests in the world, and the island was declared a “Wetland of International Importance” under the RAMSAR Convention 1971, back in 2003. News that the national park was to be de-gazetted and converted to sultanate land has caused an uproar and much confusion, so we wade throu ...…

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Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve to be Degazetted?31:38

3M ago31:38

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Parts of the Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve might be degazetted for a proposed housing development project. We speak to Tan Sri Dr Salleh Mohd Nor, the spokesperson for the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), Treat Every Environment Special (TrEES) and Global Environment Center (GEC), and Ange Tan, a resident of Taman Amansiara, about the history of B ...…

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TTDI vs DBKL: A Problematic Plan23:30

3M ago23:30

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The fight to save Taman Rimba Kiara from development is far from over. The recently gazetted Kuala Lumpur City Plan 2020 - which was made public on the 12th of November - reveals that the park has been rezoned with the possibility for future development. We speak to Hafiz Abu Bakar, the Chairman of the TTDI Residents Association and Leon Koay, ...…

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Can Katowice Deliver The Paris Agreement Rulebook?27:47

3M ago27:47

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Ahead of the United Nations climate talks next week, Ambassador Artur Lorkowski is in town to discuss Poland’s preparation as host of the event and what challenges lie ahead for climate action. This year, the UNFCCC COP24 will be held in Katowice, Poland from the 3rd to the 14th of December and one of the key outcomes is expected to be the Kato ...…

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The Central Forest Spine Master Plan41:28

3M ago41:28

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The Central Forest Spine (CFS) Master Plan for Ecological Linkages is arguably the most important conservation initiative in Malaysia. It was created in 2009 as a government effort to protect biodiversity and ecosystem services by securing landscape connectivity between Peninsular Malaysia’s main forest blocks. Although an excellent and excitin ...…

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Budget 2019 - What’s In Store for Malaysia’s Natural Resources & Environment20:15

4M ago20:15

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Budget 2018 was said to not have effectively addressed Malaysia's core environmental issues, so has Budget 2019 filled those gaps, especially in terms of more protection of our natural resources and environment? Joining us to discuss if conservation of the environment was prioritised in this year's budget, is Surin Suksuwan, a conservationist a ...…

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Let's Try Something New15:45

4M ago15:45

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A book that educates children on the current plight of the Sumatran Rhinoceros, Let's Try Something New is the second book by authors Abyan Junus-Nishizawa and Farah Landemaine. We find out more about their sophomore project, and how they hope to inspire a new generation of budding conservationists through their books.…

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Malaysia's Renewable Energy Game Plan26:21

4M ago26:21

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The Pakatan Harapan government in its election manifesto previously pledged to increase renewable energy from the current two per cent, to 20 per cent by 2025 to 2030, and make renewable energy affordable and accessible in Malaysia. The Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC) have recently launched seve ...…

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The 11th Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival 2018: Forest, Water and Climate Change25:38

4M ago25:38

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Malaysia’s first and longest-running environmental film festival, the Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival, returns for it's 11th installment this year. Under the theme, “Forests, Water and Climate Change”, the film selections will tackle these issues and the environmental heroes that are making a difference in these areas. We find out what’s in stor ...…

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The Costs of Coal31:55

4M ago31:55

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Last month, Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad made a call to utilise coal in Sabah to address Malaysia’s energy needs, and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal followed up by saying that the state will carry out a feasibility study. This plan has caused outrage, especially among the environmental and civil society groups in S ...…

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Dead Donkeys Fear No Hyenas35:31

5M ago35:31

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Though her lands are fertile and rich in biodiversity, Ethiopia grapples with famine and poverty, and relies on food aid to feed its starving population. At the same time, sales of huge land areas by the Ethiopian government to foreign investors, has led not only to starvation, but also forced displacement among Ethiopians as well. In his docum ...…

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Trash-free Seas24:28

5M ago24:28

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A nationwide beach clean-up happened on the 22nd of September, in conjunction with the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) Day. This was part of Reef Check Malaysia's long battle against marine debris, which is also their focus for the International Year of the Reef (IYOR) 2018. We find out more about this clean-up from Julian Hyde, the genera ...…

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World Rivers Day: The Rehabilitation of Sg Bunus28:22

5M ago28:22

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The Sungai Bunus Action Group was formed in 2015 under Local Agenda 21 of DBKL, to improve the river quality of Sungai Bunus, and to create more riverine green spaces for the public in the city. We find out more about the efforts that went into the rehabilitation and conservation of this 9km long river that meets Sungai Klang at Kampung Baru an ...…

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Decolonising Conservation45:58

6M ago45:58

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June Rubis is a Political Ecologist and a doctoral candidate with the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford, in the U.K., and a trained Biologist with 12 years experience in the field. Calling herself a "recovering conservationist" she is interested in the human face of conservation other than wildlife research, and is keen ...…

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Nurturing Native Flora - Challenges For Malaysian Botanical Research and Conservation28:49

6M ago28:49

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When asked why he ventured into botanical research, world-renowned architect and urban designer Datuk Seri Lim Chong Keat simply responded that “I did not know enough. I had to repair my ignorance.” Responsible for designing several concert halls, notably Penang Komtar auditoria & Geodesic Dome (Dewan Tunku) and the Singapore Conference Hall, t ...…

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A 101 on Hornbills20:51

6M ago20:51

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Hornbills are called the farmers of the forest, thanks to their ability to commute over long distances and disperse seeds for plant reproduction. However, large forested areas are needed to sustain hornbill populations, and intense habitat destruction is causing their numbers to decline. Andrew Sebastian, the Co-Founder and CEO of the Ecotouris ...…

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TTDI vs DBKL: Taman Rimba Kiara - Not Out Of The Woods Yet37:40

6M ago37:40

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The Taman Tun residents’ battle to protect Taman Rimba Kiara from development is not yet over, even with a new government in place. We catch up with Leon Koay, the committee coordinator for the Save Taman Rimba Kiara Working Group and Khairudin Rahim, a spokesperson for the TTDI Residents Association, and find out how they have been working to ...…

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World Elephant Day 2018: Coexistence for Conservation36:59

6M ago36:59

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The concept of “human-wildlife conflict” is becoming central to conservation work, but the mitigation of these conflicts are also said to be one of the greatest challenges for conservation of wildlife worldwide. In conjunction with World Elephant Day, which is celebrated annually on the 12th of August, we take a closer look at how human-elephan ...…

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Why Mangroves Matter42:41

7M ago42:41

42:41

Called the “rainforests by the sea,” coastal mangroves are among the most threatened ecosystems on earth. Current estimates indicate that up to 67% of mangroves have been lost to date, and nearly all unprotected mangroves could perish over the next 100 years. It was International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26th, ...…

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Global Tiger Day 201829:38

7M ago29:38

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Since the beginning of the 20th century, we have lost over 95% of the world's wild tiger population. Celebrated on the 29th of July, Global Tiger Day was launched during the last Chinese Year of the Tiger (2010), with the aim to double the global population of wild tigers by the next Year of the Tiger (2022). We find out how far along we've com ...…

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Damming the Tapanuli Apes to Death25:30

7M ago25:30

25:30

Last year, the world was amazed by the news that a new species of orangutan - the Tapanuli orangutan - was found in Batang Toru, Sumatra. Unfortunately, researchers believe that only fewer than 800 of these animals are surviving in a tiny tract of forest. Listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, the Tapanuli Orangutans are now facing a more ...…

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IYOR 2018 - Coastal Cleanup and Coral Reef Care20:20

7M ago20:20

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2018 has been declared as the third International Year of the Reef, to increase awareness and understanding of coral reefs, and to further conserve and manage these valuable ecosystems. Reef Check Malaysia has been doing all this and more for a long time now, but they have even more events planned this year, including participating in the Inter ...…

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Go Vegan - Save the Planet?23:36

7M ago23:36

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Giving up meat and dairy in your diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that while meat and dairy provide just 18% of calories and 37% of protein, it uses around 83% of farmland and produces 60% of agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions. It also suggests ...…

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Green Finance22:33

8M ago22:33

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The KWAP Inspire: Environmental Conference 2018 is a two-day conference, themed “Inspiring Action for a Better Tomorrow”, hosted by KWAP together with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) as part of the Sustainable Investment Week 2018. Joining us to share more about the conference, and how the finance sector must play a role in the fight again ...…

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Caring for Our Oceans & Cetaceans26:33

8M ago26:33

26:33

MareCet is Malaysia's first and only non-profit, non-governmental organization solely dedicated to the research and conservation of marine mammals in our country. We catch up with the co-founders of the organisation, Dr. Louisa Ponnampalam and Fairul Izmal Jamal Hisne, to find out about their continued efforts in working towards increasing scie ...…

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Feed The Hungry, Not The Landfill37:33

8M ago37:33

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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), up to one third of all food is spoiled or squandered before it is consumed by people. Food losses represent a waste of resources used in production such as land, water, energy and inputs, increasing the green gas emissions in vain. A not-for-profit organisation in M ...…

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Terrer Terrapins35:34

8M ago35:34

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As is often the case, humans are causing trouble for other species, in this case, turtles. Dr. Chen Pelf Nyok, a turtle researcher and conservationist, believes that without concerted conservation action, many of the world’s turtles and tortoises will become extinct within the next few decades. She joins us to discuss her work in turtle conserv ...…

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Don't Lose It, Reuse It36:58

8M ago36:58

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Kaki Repair is a movement to encourage people to repair their spoilt belongings, rather than throw them away and get a new one. Mind you, it's not a repair shop, but a place to learn to fix stuff by yourself. We find out more about this non-profit movement advocating for us all to recycle, reduce and reuse from Johnson Lam, the founder of KakiD ...…

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Seeking Solutions from Nature25:18

9M ago25:18

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Scientists at the University of Nottingham Malaysia are busy working on a range of research projects, from using papaya leaves to cure dengue, to working out conservation plans for wild elephants in Peninsular Malaysia. Joining us to discuss the University's progress in these areas of research, and why it's relevant to all, is Professor Graham ...…

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Gibbon A Chance41:07

9M ago41:07

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Gibbons are often considered the forgotten ape, swaying in the shadow of their great cousins, the orangutans, gorillas, bonobos and chimpanzees. They are an endangered species, threatened primarily by loss of their forest habitat, but also other factors like the illegal wildlife trade, the use of their body parts in Chinese medicines, and poach ...…

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World Environment Day Special 2018: Connect with Nature33:33

9M ago33:33

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World Environment Day, commemorated worldwide on the 5th of June, was established by the UN to specifically advance its own environmental efforts. “Beat Plastic Pollution”, is the theme for World Environment Day 2018, and is a call to action for all of us to come together to combat one of the great environmental challenges of our time. Joining ...…

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Post GE14: What About the Natural Environment?39:00

9M ago39:00

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In many developing countries, environmental action and protection is seen as a burden to development, and presented as unaffordable. As the new Pakatan Harapan-led government takes control, we discuss a list of issues that warrant attention and action to protect Malaysia's natural environment, and the steps needed to rejuvenate it. Our panel of ...…

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The Nonhuman Rights Project38:47

10M ago38:47

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The Nonhuman Rights Project (NhRP) is a civil rights organization based in the United States, working to secure legally recognized fundamental rights for nonhuman animals such as apes, cetaceans, and elephants, through litigation, advocacy, and education. We discuss the NhRP's legal attempts to use the writ of habeas corpus to attain legal pers ...…

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A Dedicated Ministry for the Environment in the Government of Malaysia7:40

10M ago7:40

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As our new government gets cracking on rebuilding the nation, a group of concerned conservationists are reminding the Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan to not forget the importance of our natural environment. They have set up an online petition to call upon the Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan to maintain and strengthen a dedicated environme ...…

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The Bats of Batu Caves27:16

10M ago27:16

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Bats have a bad reputation, mainly due to misinformation and misconceptions. In reality, they provide important functions for the environment, among them pollination for vital crops and seed dispersal. Lim Voon-Ching is a researcher who co-authored the paper, “Pollination implications of the diverse diet of tropical nectar-feeding bats roosting ...…

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The National River Care Fund35:45

10M ago35:45

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Initiated by the Global Environment Centre, the National River Care Foundation aims to support efforts by interested groups to protect and enhance river ecosystems, by empowering them to pursue their own river conservation initiatives. We find out more about the Small Grant Programme that helps communities get started from Dr. Kalithasan Kailas ...…

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The Rimba Project38:51

10M ago38:51

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The Rimba Project is an education/outreach programme based at the Rimba Ilmu Botanic Garden, at the University of Malaya. Founded in 2014, the Rimba Project addresses emerging challenges in urban ecology and conservation by advising the UM Estates department on best practice in campus greening; by supporting education and outreach at Rimba Ilmu ...…

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Sussing Out Sustainable Development39:08

10M ago39:08

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Sustainable development is the term for the dual imperative—economic growth and environmental sustainability. But often there is confusion over the business case for going green. Gaurav Gupta, the Regional Director of Dalberg Advisors, works collaboratively across the public, private and philanthropic sectors to fuel inclusive growth. He is als ...…

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Trash Hero Kuala Lumpur18:41

11M ago18:41

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Trash Hero is a grassroots organisation whose mission it is to bring communities together to clean and reduce waste. The Kuala Lumpur chapter of this growing global movement, Trash Hero Kuala Lumpur has been doing just that, by collecting thrash and removing existing waste, while also trying to create sustainable, community-based projects that ...…

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Plastic, Plastic Everywhere!15:35

11M ago15:35

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Back in early March, a massive clean-up of Malaysian beaches was organised, in conjunction with the International year of the Reef 2018 (IYOR 2018). 2,700kg of trash was cleared in that one day. Analysis of data collected during the clean-up revealed that plastic bottles and other plastic items accounted for a significant proportion of the tras ...…

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Get ‘Em Young Part 2: The WildCRU Game: Global Carnivore Conservation23:14

11M ago23:14

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In the second part of this week’s episode, we speak to Dr. Cedric Tan, from the University of Oxford Department of Zoology’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU), which has sought to engage society with conservation through the wide communication of scientific research. Most recently, WildCRU has been developing board games to demonstr ...…

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Get 'Em Young Part 1: Anak Rimba Books29:09

11M ago29:09

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We often hear the phrase “protecting the environment for our future generation” and many other iterations of this with the same meaning. This week on Earth Matters, we explore two different projects aiming to get the younger generation more interested in environmental conservation efforts. First up, Abyan Junus-Nishizawa and Farah Landemaine ar ...…

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