The Shorebirds Project of Peninsular Malaysia led by Dr. Nur Munira successfully organised a World Wetlands Day celebration on 29 February 2020. This event is one of many steps she is taking to raise awareness among the local community about the importance of protecting the shorebirds’ habitat at the Teluk Ayer Tawar–Kuala Muda Coast. The event which was supported by the members of Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) Penang and the Seberang Perai City Council, succeeded in enlisting the participation of students from local schools. It was … [Read more...] about Celebrating the wetlands of Teluk Ayer Tawar
Education and community engagement
iNaturalist brings together biodiversity enthusiasts at The Habitat
In January 2020, iNaturalist trainers including Community and Support Coordinator, Tony Iwane, and Stakeholder Engagement Strategist, Carrie Seltzer, conducted a workshop at The Habitat Penang Hill to share the capabilities of this AI-powered citizen science platform in Southeast Asia. Participants included NGOs, academics, and nature enthusiasts. The Habitat Foundation funded some of the additional participants comprising GreenSmiths, Shorebirds Project of Peninsular Malaysia and researchers from the School of Biological Sciences, … [Read more...] about iNaturalist brings together biodiversity enthusiasts at The Habitat
Reasons for Hope – Dr Jane Goodall in Penang
In these gloomy days when concern about climate change and biodiversity loss fill us with anxiety and despair, Dr Jane Goodall has been a beacon of hope. She reminds us not to give up and that we all have a responsibility to act now, and together, so we can make change happen. For the last 20 years, Jane has circled the globe tirelessly delivering her message to inspire environmental changemakers all over the world through her Roots & Shoots youth-led action programme. This November, she is visiting Penang for the first time to … [Read more...] about Reasons for Hope – Dr Jane Goodall in Penang
Habitalk: Misunderstood & Underappreciated – The tale of the scaly and the slimy
Learn about the fascinating reptiles and amphibians of Penang Hill at this Habitalk and Walk by Mohd Abdul Muin Md Akil. Muin is an expert on the herpetofauna of Penang, having studied them for over a decade. He has published more than 30 research manuscripts and described more than 35 new species of reptiles and amphibians. The more you learn about these cold-blooded creatures, the more interest outweighs fear and squeamishness! Come learn more about Penang's species with him on 28th July 2018. After the talk, there is an opportunity for … [Read more...] about Habitalk: Misunderstood & Underappreciated – The tale of the scaly and the slimy
Habitalk: Reaching High toward Unesco Biosphere Reserve Status
The hills and the coast of Penang have always been important to Penang’s communities. The Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve which encompasses these natural areas are a vital green lung to Penang Island; they provide valuable ecosystem services, spaces for recreation, and support the local economy. The nomination of the Penang Hill UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve celebrates Penang’s distinctive natural and social landscapes and emphasizes an ongoing commitment to achieving a balance between nature conservation and development through … [Read more...] about Habitalk: Reaching High toward Unesco Biosphere Reserve Status
