Gamuda Parks Ranger
The GParks Ranger program is an initiative to deliver nature and environmental educational programs to young children through an experiential open classroom approach.The main objectives of the program are to promote environmental awareness, encourage pro-environmental behaviours as well as foster confidence and creativity among young children to be the ambassadors of the environment. The program is targeted to children between 5-12 years old. Additionally, the program also indirectly enhances the children’s motor and sensory skills, especially in small green habits, as they are exposed to Nature first-hand. Head to gparksranger.com now to know more about this initiative!
River of Life (ROL) Project; Klang Learning, Engagement and Action for Rivers (KLEAR) program
The River of Life (ROL) project is part of Malaysia’s National Transformation Policy that aims to transform eight (8) rivers that transverse the Klang Valley. This is to revitalise, rehabilitate and restore these rivers from its initial state of condition which can sustainably support green and recreational spaces, improve urban liveability and sustainability of urban rivers, ultimately increase the social and economic value of the riverine zones.
Under the public outreach component of ROL under Phase 3A, the KLEAR program includes the boundaries of two (2) major rivers – Sungai Kerayong and Sungai Klang. The main thrust is to engage, mobilize and empower riverine stakeholders such as education institutes (schools and universities), residential associations and businesses to adopt a more sustainable approach to their lifestyle as a solution to minimize their impacts on these two rivers.
Follow @riveroflifekl on Instagram to know more about their latest initiatives and updates.
Sustain Malaysia
Sustain Malaysia is an effort with the Asian Banking School where 14 passionate bankers were trained in sustainability communication with a focus on news-sharing and social media campaigns (including video and podcast production). Sustain Malaysia focuses on a specific topic which is plastic pollution.
This independent digital platform is currently hosted on an Instagram page and is curated by different groups of youths in the forefront of the local Climate Action movement. This is aimed at encouraging more young people to be empowered to communicate, advocate and voice out their opinions and ideas on climate resiliency and adaptation.
Follow @Sustainmalaysia on Instagram to get the latest news and updates on everything related to sustainability!