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Greetings everyone! We are coming close to the end of 2011. Some of us may already start planning for next year and some of us may frenziedly try to catch up on datelines before 2011 ends. In GEC, while we have our ups and downs, one thing remains strongly for sure - our persistent focus and effort to preserve the environment through our awareness and outreach work. In this quarter newsletter, we bring you several stories to share and a list of upcoming activities in which we encourage you to participate. Happy reading :)
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Friends of Raja Musa Peat Swamp Forest (Sahabat Hutan Paya Gambut Raja Musa)
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Tahir Johari – 62 years old and Yusuf Kasim – 76 years old. These are elderly people, right? Normally, at these age they are apt to be sitting at home, resting and taking care of their grandchildren. We the “younger” ones, typically assume that people at this age are not able to contribute much since they in an old age group. But this is not so for Tahir Johari (Pak Cik Tahir) and Yusuf Kasim (Pak Cik Yusuf). They are among the ten core volunteers that registered themselves to be Friends of Raja Musa Peat Swamp Forest and without fail, they participated in every rehabilitation activities in the peat swamp forest (PSF) organised by us. Read more >>
Visit and like our Friends of Raja Musa Peat Swamp Forest facebook at www.facebook.com/sahabathutangambut
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SK Sungei Way Celebrates 2011 World Rivers Day with Mobile River Care Unit
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Rivers Day 2011 was a great success! Millions of peoples from around the world including students and school children celebrated their local rivers waterways on this day. Malaysia as one of the countries supporting the global environmental event also celebrated the event but in more unique ways; through educational and awareness programme with the school children’s in Selangor. One the the participated school was Sekolah Kebangsaan Sg. Way (Primary School); located not far from the W.A.T.E.R Project Rehabilitation Programme demonstration site. The school is one of the schools being chosen by the W.A.T.E.R Project Mobile River Care Unit programme. Read more >>
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Efforts to revive Raja Musa Forest Reserve continues
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Initiated in 2008, the Raja Musa Community based Rehabilittaion Programme continues to get enormous support from Malaysians. Recently, Timberland Malaysia and Sunway University lend their helping hands by planting 100 seedings and 130 seedlings respectively. They also helped in two canals blocking.
Check out the pictures (Timberland ; Sunway University) and newspaper articles.
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GEF-NGO Network: September 2011
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GEF NGO Network recently published their own E-Newsletter for all GEF NGO members. The newsletters focuses on GEF Network activities, news from the Network regions and Indigenous Peoples Focal Points, news on GEF and upcoming events.
Check our their e-newsletter!
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1Malaysia Roundtable Discussion: Finding a balance between development and environmental preservation
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The 1Malaysia website recently discussed a topic related to our Environment. Entitled “Finding a balance between development and environmental preservation”, the discussion was moderated by GEC’s Director - Mr Faizal Parish and MSN’s President - Dr. Maketab Mohamed. Many Malaysians gave their inputs and perspectives. Among the subjects discussed were implementation of environmental regulations and policies, environmental education and environmental awareness. To know more click the following link:
http://www.1malaysia.com.my/roundtable/view/17/finding-a-balance-between-development-and-environment-preservation
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| Announcements / Upcoming events |
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We are seeking professional volunteer photographer to capture captivating images on Raja Musa Forest Reserve (Peat Swamp Forest).
The chosen photographs will be used in our publications which aim to raise awareness on the importance of Raja Musa Peat Swamp Forest and to encourage more people to participate in the forest rehabilitation activities.
Date: Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Time: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Location: Parit 6, Raja Musa Forest Reserve, Selangor (GPS Coordinate: 3°27.963’N; 101°27.219’E)
For further information, click here!
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Tree Planting @ Raja Musa Forest Reserve
Raja Musa Forest Reserve rehabilitation activity in the month of November will be on Saturday, 12th November 2011. Join us and register yourself here.
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Latest publication: Best Management Practices on Integrated Tropical Peatland Management Poster.
Now available to be downloaded in PDF format (2.10 MB).
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SEApeat Network
Our SEApeat network aims to promote networking among peat experts working in Southeast Asia region and provide resources to managers and resources in peatland management. Join the Network now!
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Peatland site profile
This Site Profile aims to promote the Southeast Asian (SEA) peat site network, increase public awareness of the existing peat sites, promote BMP and encourage information exchange. Nominate a peatland site in Southeast Asia now!
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Eco Film Fest 2011
Date: 28 - 30 October 2011
Venue: Dataran Tunku Canselor, University of Malaya
Organiser: EcoKnights and UM Cares
For more info, please visit http://www.ecofilmfest.my/home
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Waste Management 2011: Are we on the Green Path?
Date: 17 Nov 2011
Venue: Sime Darby Convention Centre.
Organiser: ENSEACH & Malaysian Society of Waste Management and Environment.
For more info and to participate, click here.
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| Featured photos and videos |
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| Dayak Train (5:22) |
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Peatland uses in Indonesia: the status and challenges (13:56) |
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Saving the Philippine Peatlands (9:34) |
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Malaysian Peatland: Conservation and Challenges (10:04) |
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| Aerial view of Raja Musa Forest Reserve |
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Beauty of a Peat Swamp Forest in Kampar Peninsular, Indonesia |
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| Support us! |
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Sponsor a Mangrove Seedling!
Help us in mangrove replanting by sponsoring a seedling for only USD 10 or RM 35! Mangrove seedlings are grown in a nursery and taken care of by our Friends of Mangrove Community Group in Kuala Gula, Perak. GEC will plant the seedling for you and you will receive a Certificate of Sponsorship! Read more.
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One of GEC's missions is to reach out to the public and raise awareness on environmental issues through educational materials and outreach activities. To do this, we need a constant supply of funds! Help us make a better environment today by donating to our funds! Contact us to find out more!
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