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Second & Third Quarter Issue 2012
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Greetings everyone!
As we are coming to the fourth quarter of 2012, it's time again to take stock of the events and activities that had taken place during the second and third quarter of the year - between April to September. On the world stage, the Rio+20 Earth Summit had taken place from 20-22 June 2012 and many felt that the resulting final document leaves a lot to be desired. While we at GEC are also disappointed with the result, it only serves to strengthen our resolve and commitment towards environmental conservation.
This bumper issue newsletter highlights our activities and events that have taken place from April to September 2012. The success of these activities and events have been because of the help and support you have provided. We hope you will continue to provide your unyielding support to ensure a sustainable future for us all.
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead
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Students and local community members lead the way in river protection and river rehabilitation through the SMART Ranger Training of Trainers Programme
The Sungai Pinang River Care Programme is a three-year programme funded by HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad in partnership with Global Environment Centre (GEC) to enhance community participation in river protection and river rehabilitation. One of the key activities carried out this year under this programme is the SMART Ranger Training of Trainers (ToT).
The SMART Ranger Training of Trainers programme was conducted on 11 & 12 June 2012 at Dewan Sri Pinang Lebuh Light, Pulau Pinang. The participants were students and local community members from 7 selected schools and 4 Resident’s Associations from the Sg. Pinang River Basin. Read more >>
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River Carnival - A WATER Project @ Zoo Negara
The WATER Project (Working Actively Towards Education and Rehabilitation), a CSR initiative by GAB Foundation in partnership with GEC was held at Zoo Negara on 14 July 2012. The event was launched by the Deputy Secretary General 1 of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Dato’ Dr. Mohd Ali Mohamad Nor with the purpose of educating and encouraging the public to conserve and improve water quality.
It was the third time that the River Carnival was organized under the WATER Project and is by far the largest and most exciting yet with more than 2500 people attending the carnival. It was also the first time that the carnival was held in Zoo Negara as the previous two were held at Sungei Way, Petaling Jaya. Read more >>
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Tree Planting at Raja Musa Forest Reserve (HSBC Site - Parit 6)
Tree planting activities were carried out on 21 April, 19 May and 16 June at Parit 6 (HSBC Site) in the Raja Musa Forest Reserve. Organised under the Community Based Rehabilitation Programme, the three activities achieved a total of 1,200 trees planted by 298 participants. Click here for the full report.
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Timberland Celebrates Earth Day 2012 In Eco Style
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A total of 60 volunteers from Timberland Lifestyle Brand (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, participated in a Raja Musa Forest Reserve Rehabilitation Programme. The all-day event took place on 17 April 2012 and was organized in conjunction with Earth Day 2012. Read more >> |
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Workshop on Enhancing Sustainable Forestry Practices on Peatlands in Bogor, Indonesia
The workshop on Enhancing Sustainability of Forestry Practices on Peatlands was held from 27-28 June in Bogor, Indonesia and attended by more than 100 participants from six countries. The meeting was organised by the Global Environment Centre, ASEAN Secretariat and the Ministry of the Environment of the Republic of Indonesia. The meeting was undertaken in the framework of the ASEAN Peatland Forest project (APFP) and the SEApeat Project, and supported by IFAD-GEF and the European Union. The meeting was officiated by Ir Arief Yuwono MA, Deputy Minister of Environment, Republic of Indonesia. Read more>>
Workshop papers available for download here.
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GEF 42nd Council Meeting
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The 42nd GEF Council Meeting was held in Washington DC from 5 – 7 June 2012. This meeting was important as a number of key decisions were made including the appointment of a new GEF CEO, approval of a record work programme and the progress in enabling CSOs to get direct access to GEF funds. Read more >> |
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AsiaWorks LP145 Adopt-A-Tree for World Rivers Day 2012
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Volunteers from AsiaWorks alumni batch LP145 took time off from their hectic work schedules to raise funds for the environment through the Adopt-A-Tree project. A total of RM12,000 was generously given by various corporate donors including AirAsia Cargo as well as private donors.
And as a result of their tireless fundraising efforts, on 30 September 2012 in conjunction with World Rivers Day 2012, 120 mangrove trees were planted at the Kuala Gula mangrove forest conservation area. Read press article here >>
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99 Speedmart Donates RM25,000 Towards GEC's Conservation Efforts
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99 Speedmart Sdn Bhd contributed a total of RM25,000 to the Global Environment Centre (GEC), a non-profit organization committed to environmental preservation, during a cheque presentation ceremony at Sunway Resort Hotel. The contribution was made in conjunction with 99 Speedmart's 25th anniversary. More here >>
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Good news! The deadline to submit your photographs for Our Precious Peatlands Photography Contest has been extended to 15 October 2012! Click on the banner below or visit www.aseanpeat.net/contest to submit you photographs today!
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Announcements / Upcoming Events
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Tree Planting 2012
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Missed out on our tree planting events? If you had wanted to join in our earlier 8 tree planting events earlier in the year but for some reason could not make it. Worry not, because we still have one last tree planting event this year.
On 20 October 2012, we will be planting more tree seedlings at the Raja Musa Forest Reserve and we need your support! To register for this event and do your part for nature, click here.
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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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