![Focus on forest conservation, not gifting orangutans, govt told Focus on forest conservation, not gifting orangutans, govt told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651460076_orangutan.jpg)
Focus on forest conservation, not gifting orangutans, govt told
WWF-Malaysia suggests there were more effective alternatives to demonstrate Malaysia's commitment to orangutan conservation.
Tue May 14 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Are we ready to elevate the quality standard of crude palm oil? [COLUMNIST] Are we ready to elevate the quality standard of crude palm oil?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671777659_kelapasawit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Are we ready to elevate the quality standard of crude palm oil?
The national palm oil extraction rate could potentially be impacted if the recycling of secondary oil to CPO is prohibited.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![COP28: Nik Nazmi calls for all sectors to address biodiversity loss and climate change COP28: Nik Nazmi calls for all sectors to address biodiversity loss and climate change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61701594806_NikNazmiNikAhmad.jpg)
COP28: Nik Nazmi calls for all sectors to address biodiversity loss and climate change
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said there is also a need to address the financial aspect of biodiversity conservation.
Wed Dec 06 2023
![UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687235375_ElliotIsland.jpg)
UN adopts world's first treaty to protect high seas biodiversity
The pact is a key plank in efforts to put 30% of the world's land and sea under environmental protection by 2030, a goal set in December.
Tue Jun 20 2023
![Protecting large ocean areas helps biodiversity - and doesn't harm fisheries, study finds Protecting large ocean areas helps biodiversity - and doesn't harm fisheries, study finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603029158_GreatBarrierReef.jpg)
Protecting large ocean areas helps biodiversity - and doesn't harm fisheries, study finds
A new research study reports that there have been no negative impacts on the fishing sector because of this bold conservation effort.
Sat Jun 10 2023
![Fighting for their lives: The world's forests in figures Fighting for their lives: The world's forests in figures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61678342742_FOREST.jpg)
Fighting for their lives: The world's forests in figures
Seven percent of the world's forests have been planted by humans.
Thu Mar 09 2023
![Dream New Zealand job becomes a flight of fancy Dream New Zealand job becomes a flight of fancy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667629482_NewZealand.jpg)
Dream New Zealand job becomes a flight of fancy
The position of biodiversity supervisor in the tiny town of Haast involves hiking and riding in helicopters and jet boats.
Sat Nov 05 2022
![Marine protected areas are powerful carbon sinks Marine protected areas are powerful carbon sinks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666952089_OCEAN.jpg)
Marine protected areas are powerful carbon sinks
MPAs not only promote carbon storage but also marine biodiversity as well as the reproductive capacity of ocean species.
Sat Oct 29 2022
![Force firms to reveal their impact on nature: Major businesses Force firms to reveal their impact on nature: Major businesses](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666857199_POLLUTION.jpg)
Force firms to reveal their impact on nature: Major businesses
More than 300 firms signed an open letter to world leaders ahead of crunch UN's negotiations to halt catastrophic biodiversity loss.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![Budget 2023: RM39 mln to protect tigers, get more rangers Budget 2023: RM39 mln to protect tigers, get more rangers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/81644222583_TBHarimauMalaya.jpg)
Budget 2023: RM39 mln to protect tigers, get more rangers
Tengku Zafrul said the number of rangers to preserve the biodiversity of forests will be increased from 800 to 1,000.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![Melaka-Dumai Link: What's at stake for Melaka''s biodiversity? Melaka-Dumai Link: What's at stake for Melaka''s biodiversity?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658163165_selatmelaka.jpg)
Melaka-Dumai Link: What's at stake for Melaka''s biodiversity?
The development of Melaka should not be carried out at the cost of its biodiversity, says a marine biologist.
Mon Oct 03 2022
![What is the UN General Assembly? What is the UN General Assembly?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81663919339_UNGA.jpg)
What is the UN General Assembly?
Biodiversity and climate change will also be in the spotlight, ahead of the COP27 Summit set for later this year.
Fri Sep 23 2022
![Gov't committed to ensuring policies prioritise biodiversity conservation Gov't committed to ensuring policies prioritise biodiversity conservation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61663201678_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Gov't committed to ensuring policies prioritise biodiversity conservation
The government will continue to be committed to ensuring that its policies prioritise the need to preserve the wealth of the nation's biodiversity.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Leonor Espinosa: Celebrated Colombian chef with a taste for social change Leonor Espinosa: Celebrated Colombian chef with a taste for social change](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658501972_LeonorEspinosa.jpg)
Leonor Espinosa: Celebrated Colombian chef with a taste for social change
Espinosa draws her inspiration from Colombia's vast biodiversity, painful history and oft-neglected traditional communities.
Sat Jul 23 2022
![Mass biodiversity loss would slash global credit ratings, report warns Mass biodiversity loss would slash global credit ratings, report warns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655959781_NembiGuasu.jpg)
Mass biodiversity loss would slash global credit ratings, report warns
China and M'sia would be most severely hit, with rating downgrades by more than six notches in the partial collapse scenario, study shows.
Thu Jun 23 2022