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Objection to proposed construction of 18 Waste-to-Energy plants in Malaysia
A group of over 30 civil society organisations committed to environmental sustainability and social justice, sent a letter to the ministry in objection to the proposed construction of 18 Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plants in Malaysia.
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A Quiet Place: Silent struggle of vulnerable groups in crises
I didn’t expect that Lupita Nyong'o's new film would become a reminder of my vulnerability as a person living with a comorbidity during the climate crisis.
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Scorched-earth: making Gaza uninhabitable for generations to come
The ongoing war on Gaza has inflicted severe environmental damage, affecting air, water, and land, and all who depend on them.
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End the renewable energy credit greenwash
An open letter to the Bursa Carbon Exchange regarding Murum Dam renewable energy credits.
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Reuse, Refill, and Reform: Prioritising People and Planet Over Industry Profit in Plastic Policy
We're at the brink of a crisis, and the government's move to address plastic pollution through new laws prioritising reusable systems over single-use plastics is crucial. With over 80% public support, the government must prioritise people and the planet by phasing down plastic production at INC5 in November 2024.
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Go BIG or go home: Malaysia at INC4
Malaysia's government claims that there is progress on the Global Plastics Treaty during INC4 - but the delegation team, that includes parties with self-interested goals like the petrochemical industry, largely opted to contribute minimally to the Global Plastics Treaty draft.
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To be a treaty for the people, the Global Plastics Treaty must reduce plastic production
Have you ever seen a referendum that 80% of people would support? Such an event is rare, although not unprecedented. This is a remarkable result, which demonstrates broad support for the proposed measure: it is a vote to be taken seriously.
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ASEAN Leadership Key to the Success of Global Plastic Treaty to End Plastic Pollution
An open letter from civil society organisations to ASEAN leaders to take a strong stance in the ongoing negotiation to develop an international legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
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Evolving environmental dinosaurs
One might question why approaches like adaptation, protection, and restoration are essential in addressing the environmental crisis triggered by human activities and in combating climate change.
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Sufficient for the past, but we are not dinosaurs
It may not be obvious, but a significant aspect of striving to enhance Malaysia's environmental quality is closely tied to the numerous minor regulatory barriers that impede our pursuit of a clean, healthy, and sustainable future.
