Restoring nature is a complex and multifaceted process that demands rigorous monitoring to ensure its success. Effective monitoring is crucial for tracking progress, assessing the health of ecosystems, and adapting strategies to changing conditions. This process involves systematically collecting and analyzing data on various ecological indicators, such as vegetation cover, soil quality, and wildlife populations....Read More
Malaysia is one of the world’s mega-biodiverse countries, home to an extraordinary array of flora and fauna that cannot be found anywhere else on Earth. Its rich ecosystems, ranging from dense rainforests to coastal mangroves, support a wealth of species, some of which are critically endangered. Iconic wildlife such as the Malayan tiger, Bornean orangutan,...Read More
Agriculture plays a significant role in both contributing to climate change and affecting biodiversity. As a major driver of deforestation, land-use change, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the agricultural sector is responsible for approximately 19-29% of global GHG emissions. These emissions primarily arise from livestock production, rice cultivation, synthetic fertilizer use, and the conversion of...Read More
“Refugees without Recognition” refers to a growing category of people who are displaced due to climate change but remain invisible under international refugee laws. These individuals, often referred to as climate refugees, are forced to leave their homes because of environmental degradation, rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and other climate-related disasters. Yet, unlike those...Read More
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has raised the alarm, stating that 17 percent of people across the region are in urgent need of humanitarian aid as climate change exacerbates the ongoing El Niño-induced drought. Tens of millions of people in Southern Africa are grappling with severe food shortages due to declining crop and livestock...Read More
Climate change threatens public health by affecting the distribution and spread of food-borne pathogens, according to a recent study by food scientists from Benha University in Egypt published in Nature. Food-borne pathogens are microorganisms that can cause illness when consumed via food or water sources. The authors found that changes in temperature and precipitation patterns,...Read More
