Earth Matters

The Monitor Conservation Research Society (Monitor) is a nonprofit organization that works to end illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade. Founded by Dr Chris Shepherd, we find out more about the work that they do, which includes research into often overlooked and lesser-known species that are also traded illegally.

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The proposed Papar Dam Project in Sabah, if constructed, would displace more than 3,200 people, and affected communities are also concerned that the dam will have adverse environmental impacts, destroy burial sites and submerge land over which they hold native customary title. Water supply is a serious issue, but should it come at the expense of human rights or the environment? Ahead of Malaysia Day 2019, we speak to activists Diana Sipail and Nicholas Gilai, who are urging the authorities to explore other options aside from dams, and to respect indigenous land rights.

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The proposed Papar Dam Project in Sabah, if constructed, would displace more than 3,200 people, and affected communities are also concerned that the dam will have adverse environmental impacts, destroy burial sites and submerge land over which they hold native customary title. Water supply is a serious issue, but should it come at the expense of human rights or the environment? Ahead of Malaysia Day 2019, we speak to activists Diana Sipail and Nicholas Gilai, who are urging the authorities to explore other options aside from dams, and to respect indigenous land rights.

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The proposed Papar Dam Project in Sabah, if constructed, would displace more than 3,200 people, and affected communities are also concerned that the dam will have adverse environmental impacts, destroy burial sites and submerge land over which they hold native customary title. Water supply is a serious issue, but should it come at the expense of human rights or the environment? Ahead of Malaysia Day 2019, we speak to activists Diana Sipail and Nicholas Gilai, who are urging the authorities to explore other options aside from dams, and to respect indigenous land rights.

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Dr Gary Theseira, the Special Functions Officer to the Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change tells us more about how the ministry is promoting sustainability for businesses in the private sector.

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Reef Check Malaysia (RCM) is a non-profit organisation that was registered to raise awareness of the importance of our coral reefs. With International Coastal Cleanup Day coming up in September, we speak to the General Manager, Julian Hyde about what they’re doing this year and to tell us more about how the community can get involved.

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A shopping centre in Shah Alam has found a sustainable way to manage food waste by recycling them into animal feed and farm fertiliser. We find out how they’re doing this from Anthony Dylan - COO of CPN Malaysia

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International Congress for Conservation Biology (or ICCB) was held last month in Kuala Lumpur from 21-25 July 2019. On today’s show, we look at some of the highlights of the event and discuss the impact of such big expensive conferences for local conservation.

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Malaysians reportedly dispose no less than 3,000 metric tonnes of food daily. These are foods that are still fit for consumption. The Lost Food Project rescues quality and nutritious surplus food that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Suzanne Mooney, the founder of The Lost Food Project joins us on the show to talk about some of their recent campaigns to reduce food waste in the country.

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The Malayan Tiger has been critically endangered for years now. Yet, with ecologists and tiger conservation groups sounding the alarm on their imminent extinction, are we doing enough to make tiger protection a priority? For this year’s Global Tiger Day, we take a look at some of the conservation efforts being carried out to curb this issue.

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