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Birds Are Good Indicators Of Biodiversity And Envi..
2nd Mar 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Birds are good indicators of biodiversity and environmental health. Recognizing this, a bird inventory was conducted by the team from PERHILITAN Terengganu during the SWSE 2020.
Undertaken along a 5km stretch of mangrove and coastal forest on the fringes of Setiu lagoon at Benting Lintang, the inventory employed a combination of methods that included capturing birds using mist nets and detection of birds via calls and direct observations.
Birds captured by mist nets were identified, their meas...
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Thanks To The Advancement Of Aerial Mapping Techno..
28th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Thanks to the advancement of aerial mapping technology using drone, land use monitoring has become a lot easier nowadays!
Drone survey not only reduces field time and survey costs in the long run, it also provides us with accurate and real time data. In large landscapes with varying land uses like the Setiu Wetlands and its catchment area, drone survey enables data from unreachable areas to be obtained.The land use data is extremely important to support informed decision making for more effecti...
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The Terengganu Science And Creativity Centre Pskt ..
28th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
The Terengganu Science and Creativity Centre (PSKT) explored the potential of edu-tourism in Setiu Wetlands during the Setiu Wetlands Scientific Expedition (SWSE) 2020.
Methodology comprising surveys and interviews were applied to scrutinize and analyze the uniqueness and importance of Setiu Wetlands’ biodiversity. The information gathered will serve as baseline for developing an edu-tourism module that integrates and connects education with tourism.
This module will benefit the local commun...
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Sharks Play A Very Important Role In Our Oceans. C..
27th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Sharks play a very important role in our oceans. Considered a top predator, they play various ecological roles in the marine environment. Sharks are known to control the population of fishes by preying on the injured or sick. Unfortunately, sharks are under serious threat, due to overfishing.
#DYK Malaysia is the second-largest importer of shark fins with an average of 2 million kg of fins per year between the period of 2000 to 2016!
How you can help:
🦈 Avoid shark fin soup, and other shar...
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Raise Your Voice, Not The Sea Level We Cant Keep C..
27th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Raise Your Voice, not the sea level! 🌊 We can’t keep calm because we are just 30 days away from #EarthHour 2020! ❤️
Join millions of Global citizens and mark your calendars 🗓 for #EarthHour 🌎, 28th March, 8:30pm 🕣 your local time. #Connect2Earth
Add your voice for the planet and your pledge for nature here 👇
earthhour.org/voice
For more information, please visit wwf.org.my/EarthHour
#NatureMatters #wwfmy
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Another Research Team Represented By Universiti Ma..
26th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Another research team represented by Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Terengganu Forestry Department and WWF-Malaysia surveyed plants in the forest around Lata Kekabu, the upper catchment of Setiu Wetlands on Day 1 of the SWSES 2020.
The survey aims to develop a plant inventory checklist including of rare, threatened and endangered species. An interesting preliminary observation in this upland forest is the unexpected presence of several plant species typically found in the coastal forest....
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Heres A Sneak Peak Of What The Researchers Were Up..
26th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Here’s a sneak peak of what the researchers were up to on Day 1 of the Setiu Wetlands Scientific Expedition (SWSES) 2020.
Braving the scorching heat of the sun, the research team of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) set out by boat to conduct water quality monitoring and hydrological assessment of the Setiu river.
The purpose is to determine the Setiu river’s characteristics, drainage capacity, water quality status and environmental flow. Establishing such information can help in en...
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The Setiu Wetlands Scientific Expedition Swses The..
25th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
The Setiu Wetlands Scientific Expedition (SWSES) themed “Valuing Nature for Better Future” that commenced on 24 February 2020 marks one of WWF-Malaysia’s major conservation milestones in Setiu Wetlands, Terengganu.
This 4-day expedition is co-organized with our strategic partner, Terengganu State Park Management Council with financial support from our corporate partner, CIMB Islamic. The SWSES brings together experts and researchers from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Z...
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Setiu Wetlands Is A Unique And Diverse Wetland Enc..
21st Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Setiu Wetlands is a unique and diverse wetland encompassing freshwater, brackish and marine environments with at least 9 types of interconnected ecosystems. The wetlands provide various functions and services that are essential in fulfilling human needs, supporting livelihood, safeguarding biodiversity and as a basis for sustainable development.
Maintaining healthy and functioning wetland ecosystems as well as addressing the threats and issues affecting the wetland is critical in sustaining the...
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Raise Your Voice For Nature
21st Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
#NatureMatters It is the planet’s life support system and gives us everything we need from the air we breathe to the water we drink to the food we eat. Nature is also a solution to climate change. Support nature conservation by Adding Your Voice or Sharing Your Earth Hour Story at wwf.org.my/EarthHour #EarthHour #Connect2Earth
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Malaysia Has Recorded At Least 70 Species Of Shark..
20th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Malaysia has recorded at least 70 species of sharks and 85 species of rays.
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Last year, four new species of shark and two species of ray have been listed as endangered and protected under newly amended Fisheries (Control of Endangered Species of Fish) (Amendment) Regulations 2019.
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The newly listed species under the Shark group are:
1) Sphyrna mokarran (great hammerhead shark)
2) Sphyrna zygaena (smooth hammerhead shark)
3) Eusphyra blochii (winghead shark)
4) Carcharhinus longimanus (oceanic ...
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Media Statement. Wwf-Malaysias Statement In Respon..
18th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Media Statement
WWF-Malaysia’s Statement in Response to Inaccurate Headlines in the Media on the “Plastic Packaging in Southeast Asia and China” Report
Following from the recent headlines in the media claiming that Malaysia is the top plastic ocean polluter in Asia, we would like to clarify that we are disappointed with the inaccurate and misleading headlines of these articles. The report cited in the articles, entitled “Plastic Packaging in Southeast Asia and China”, only states tha...
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We Are Really Proud And Honoured To Have Dr. Nagul..
17th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
We are really proud and honoured to have Dr. Nagulendran, the Deputy Secretary General for Environment & Climate Change from MESTECC to officiate the launch of the Sustainable Retailers Scorecard 2019. The first of its kind in Malaysia, the SRS 2019 evaluates current state of sustainability in the Malaysian retail market. A total of 18 major retailers in Malaysia were selected to participate, and we applaud the retailers which responded.
The world is at a critical stage on the journey to sustai...
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40 Days Until We Switch Off Connect2earth This Yea..
17th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
40 days until we switch off! #Connect2Earth this year and together, let’s show our ❤️ for our home and all that makes it beautiful! 🌎RSVP to #EarthHour and join millions across the globe in a lights out event on 28th March at 8:30pm 🕣your local time. https://www.facebook.com/events/593923808022771/
For more information, please visit wwf.org.my/EarthHour
#NatureMatters #wwfmy
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Millions Of Pangolin Have Perished In The Hands Of..
15th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Millions of pangolin have perished in the hands of poachers to satisfy the demand for their meat and scales. Wildlife crime takes years of tracking across borders and remains to be one of the most difficult to prosecute.
Pangolins are sadly not equipped to deal with the human threat - they curl into a ball in fear and can be picked up effortlessly, making them easy victims to the heinous wildlife trade.
We can still do our part to save them. Spread and share the message to stop consuming wild ...
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Did You Know Only 24 Of The 38,000 Metric Tonnes O..
14th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Did you know only 24% of the 38,000 metric tonnes of waste that Malaysia produces daily gets separated and recycled, while the rest would end up in landfills? This is becoming one of the major threats to our rivers and water resources. WWF is working jointly with H&M to address solid waste issues with a focus on triggering public awareness towards reducing waste.
Join the battle against solid waste and take our survey now at bit.ly/SolidWasteSurveyEN_2
Photo © Wikimedia
#WWFxHM #ReduceWaste ...
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Updates On 14th Feb 2020
14th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
Did you know only 24% of the 38,000 metric tonnes of waste that Malaysia produces daily gets separated and recycled, while the rest would end up in landfills? This is becoming one of the major threats to our rivers and water resources. WWF is working jointly with H&M to address solid waste issues with a focus on triggering public awareness towards reducing waste.
Join the battle against solid waste and take our survey now at bit.ly/SolidWasteSurveyEN_2
Photo © Wikipedia
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As The Coronavirus Covid-19 Outbreak Continues Aro..
14th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
📣As the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak continues around the world, we have postponed the public screening of Our Planet, Coastal Seas scheduled on 22 Feb 2020 to ensure the health and safety of everyone.
We will keep you updated on the new screening date. Remember to practise good personal hygiene at all times 😊
You may also click here 👉 https://www.wwfmy-esd.com/ to learn more about WWF-Malaysia's Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programme.
Photo © Oliver Scholey/Silve...
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What Can You Do To Conserve Hornbills?. Read About..
14th Feb 2020, by WWF Malaysia
What can you do to conserve hornbills?
👉Read about hornbills
👉spread the word among your friends and family members, by using hashtag #savewildlife #LoveHornbillDay
👉do not buy any hornbill product
👉report any case of hornbills being caught, killed or kept as pets to the relevant authorities
Photo © Jason Teo @jasonteonaturephotos
#lovehornbillday #valentinesday #lovelybird #majesticbird #hornbill #eternallove #conservation #awareness #savewildlife #protectwildlife #saynotowild...
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