![Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719546658_Borneanelephants.jpg)
Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say
The authorities are seeking to create corridors for elephants to move safely between fragmented areas of their habitat.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719497846_greentechnology.jpg)
Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says
The world aims to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 to save wildlife from climate change, pollution and habitat destruction.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51717752689_TBTURTLE.jpg)
In Malaysia, warmer temperatures mean fewer male turtles, hurting conservation efforts
Sea turtle conservationists are concerned that uncontrolled global warming will feminise sea turtle hatchling populations.
Sat Jun 08 2024
![Thailand frees endangered turtles with trackers to boost conservation hopes Thailand frees endangered turtles with trackers to boost conservation hopes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715927302_leatherbackseaturt.jpg)
Thailand frees endangered turtles with trackers to boost conservation hopes
The release of the turtles, follows an intense conservation effort to boost the leatherback's survival chances.
Fri May 17 2024
![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
![Plogging brings positive impact on environmental sustainability - Nik Nazmi Plogging brings positive impact on environmental sustainability - Nik Nazmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713769296_TBNIKNAZMjpg.jpg)
Plogging brings positive impact on environmental sustainability - Nik Nazmi
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said this activity could also cultivate a sense of unity and appreciation for nature conservation among the people.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![Four lessons from Jane Goodall as the renowned primatologist turns 90 Four lessons from Jane Goodall as the renowned primatologist turns 90](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712304755_JaneGoodall.jpg)
Four lessons from Jane Goodall as the renowned primatologist turns 90
Jane Goodall reflects on the resilience of nature and how technology and tradition can both support conservation efforts.
Sun Apr 07 2024
Consider This: Karst Landscapes — Role of Research in Profit & Preservation
Malaysia's tropical limestone karst landscapes stand at the intersection of ecological heritage and economic interests. Can industry and academia meet to address the duality of conservation and development of these karst areas? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Datuk Zakaria Mohamad, Chairman of the geoprofessional firm GMT Group, and Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Ibrahim Komoo, Director of the Research Consortium for the Preservation and Sustainable Development of Tropical Limestone Karst, a collaborative effort between YTL Cement with the Ministry of Higher Education and five local universities.
Mon Jan 08 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
![Monitor environmental and habitat conservation programmes, King decrees Monitor environmental and habitat conservation programmes, King decrees](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61699263186_EcoSchoolsdanGEP.jpg)
Monitor environmental and habitat conservation programmes, King decrees
The Eco-Schools programme is the largest Education for Sustainable Development programme in the world, with a network spanning 95 countries.
Mon Nov 06 2023
It's About YOUth: Securing the future of the Malayan tiger
The Malayan tiger population, once 3,000 strong, now stands at less than 150 as of 2022. Haziq Harith from WWF-Malaysia and Muna Noor of MYCAT delve into intensifying conservation efforts to reverse this trend and secure a future for our apex predator.
Fri Oct 20 2023
![New policy, approach needed in management of river basins - Sultan Nazrin New policy, approach needed in management of river basins - Sultan Nazrin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81693386425_sultannazrin.jpg)
New policy, approach needed in management of river basins - Sultan Nazrin
The Sultan of Perak says river preservation is cultural and geopolitical in nature and cannot be dealt with simply using the old framework that is rigid and segmented.
Mon Sep 25 2023
![Selepas semut, ular spesies baharu di Peru diberi nama sempena Harrison Ford Selepas semut, ular spesies baharu di Peru diberi nama sempena Harrison Ford](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692255075_harrisonford.jpg)
Selepas semut, ular spesies baharu di Peru diberi nama sempena Harrison Ford
Ular tersebut diberi nama Tachymenoides Harrisonfordi sebagai penghormatan buat Ford yang terkenal menjadi aktivis alam sekitar.
Thu Aug 17 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
It's About YOUth: Empowering youth to be guardians of the oceans
To mark World Oceans Day, marine biologists Irfan Mowardi from Reef Stakes and Dr Vivian Kuit from MareCet talk about protecting our oceans and getting youth more involved in conservation efforts.
Fri Jun 09 2023