Urban Biodiversity Initiative (UBI) is on a mission to raise awareness of how private and public green spaces are important refuges for native wildlife, including many species that make invaluable contributions to ecosystems and even food production. Through their online workshops, they are making an impact by enlisting the public's participation in a movement to 'rewild' our urban landscape and transform the urban landscape to one that continues to support native species. In July, UBI ran online workshops on urban farming, butterfly … [Read more...] about Upskill to support native flora and fauna in our cities
Urban Biodiversity Initiative
Urban Biodiversity Initiative Launches a New Online Workshop Series
Feeling worried about the planet? Then plant something! The Habitat Foundation together with the UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme, are proud to support PJ-based Urban Biodiversity Initiative as they implement a project promoting the rewilding of urban areas through environmental education and citizen science. Nested under this project is the Biodiversity Gardens Capacity Building Online Workshop Series organized with the Kota Damansara Community Forest Society. This online workshop series is designed to develop knowledge and skills among … [Read more...] about Urban Biodiversity Initiative Launches a New Online Workshop Series
Rewilding and restoring native species to the urban landscape
THF Conservation Grant Urban Biodiversity Initiative (UBI) is an independent collective for urban ecology research, conservation and environmental education. Based at the Rimba Ilmu Botanic Garden at Universiti Malaya, they have received a THF Conservation Grant to implement a project promoting the rewilding of urban landscapes through education and community engagement. This project will lay a foundation for integrating biodiversity gardening into the wider urban greening agenda, engaging multiple stakeholders and develop … [Read more...] about Rewilding and restoring native species to the urban landscape
