Environmental champions can be found everywhere: some live in remote forests, and others may live right next door! For the past few months the team from The Habitat Foundation has been working closely with Greensmiths in developing educational modules tailored for students in Malaysia aged 10-15. The upcoming Habitat Academy Environmental Literacy Course is designed to provide young people with the knowledge and insights to empower and equip them for the challenges of our changing world. The first three modules feature … [Read more...] about THF begins video shoot for Environmental Literacy Course
RASMA volunteers get a taste of conservation work at The Habitat
Here at The Habitat Foundation, we are committed to empowering young and passionate nature enthusiasts who could be the future environmental conservation. We have continuously and consistently provided opportunities for young interns to learn, grow and contribute to the work that we do. Xuanyi (aka Ozzie) and Amin are interning at The Habitat Foundation to work towards their Roots & Shoots Malaysia Award (RASMA). This is a programme to energise and inspire young people of Malaysia to play an active role in environmental causes. We … [Read more...] about RASMA volunteers get a taste of conservation work at The Habitat
Resilient Rivers for Future Generations
By Matthew Vergara World Rivers Day is observed every September in celebration of earth’s waterways and in hopes of highlighting their value and raising awareness for the improved stewardship of rivers across the globe. In addition to being natural ecosystems for an array of species, rivers play an important role in providing us with irreplaceable services. But, as rivers are continuously being pushed to the limit by human activities it is vital that we transform the way we think and act if we are to preserve our rivers which … [Read more...] about Resilient Rivers for Future Generations
Planning for a Resilient Responsible Tourism Sector
The Habitat Foundation with the Society for Conservation Biology Malaysia Chapter broadcasted the second of a two-part webforum on ecotourism this past Thursday, 27 August 2020. Planning for a Resilient Responsible Tourism Sector expanded on the first session by taking a closer look at the research and stakeholder consultation that goes into effective ecotourism planning. This session looked into the effective planning needed to showcase the unique natural and cultural values of potential tourism clusters in ways that uphold responsible … [Read more...] about Planning for a Resilient Responsible Tourism Sector
The new cuti-cuti Malaysia: towards conscious travel to make a difference
In the broadest sense of the word, ‘ecotourism’ is a set of travel practices which support the natural environment. The concept of ecotourism aims to provide a fulfilling and positive experience for tourists while taking concerted efforts to reduce environmental impact which is commonly associated with conventional mass tourism. Malaysia has long been able to count on its biodiversity-rich forests, coral reefs, geological monuments, and sandy beaches to attract international tourists in search of unforgettable travel experiences. … [Read more...] about The new cuti-cuti Malaysia: towards conscious travel to make a difference
