Introduction

Mangroves, saltmarshes, and seagrasses make up blue carbon wetlands, which play a crucial role in climate mitigation strategies by reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere through long-term carbon removal from coastal vegetated areas and open oceans (Mcleod et al., 2011; Macreadie...

Sejak di bangku sekolah, kita jelas bahawa kedudukan geografi negara ini di kawasan Khatulistiwa menyelamatkan kita daripada ancaman kemarau melampau. Ini kerana umum jelas, negara di kawasan zon khatulistiwa adalah panas dan lembap dengan taburan hujan dan pancaran matahari sepanjang tahun. Walaupun...

The ocean has always been a source of mystery and fascination to me. It was a scene of tranquillity and natural beauty, but little did I know, the air was also alive with invisible molecules performing a crucial dance. Behind the blue oceanic color, the sound of waves, teeming with life, it holds mysteries...

Sustainable development and the conservation of forests and biodiversity are synonymous. The tropical forests, as developmental agents, contribute to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through current examples of their role in contributing to food and energy security,...

Water quality status is evaluated by a water quality index (WQI), a single unitless number calculated using a formula that considers many water quality parameters (Nives 1999; Pesce & Wunderlin 2000). According to Khan et al. (2003), WQIs are based on comparing water quality parameters with established...

Achieving a sustainable urban environment demands a multifaceted approach, with renewable energy as a cornerstone. Renewable energy generation is intrinsic to smart city frameworks, symbolizing the transition to a low-carbon economy. This necessitates deploying photovoltaic systems on rooftops or nearby...

Kesedaran pengurusan sisa makanan dikalangan warga kota merupakan agenda yang penting untuk direalisasikan. Program seperti MySaveFood@Ramadan 2024 yang dianjurkan selama 26 hari di 139 bazar Ramadan yang lalu telah berjaya menyelamatkan sebanyak 60.65 tan makanan dan minuman berjumlah RM724,770. Timbalan...

Ecotourism promotes sustainable travel by supporting the conservation of natural environments and the well-being of local communities. Ecotourism areas can be categorised into 1) marine areas, such as marine parks and coastal areas, and 2) terrestrial areas, such as national parks, nature reserves, wildlife...

Introduction

Given the increasing environmental issues and the pressing need for sustainable development, we strongly urge all stakeholders in Malaysia to prioritize and implement sustainable forestry practices. Deforestation and forest deterioration pose substantial challenges to Malaysia,...

Introduction

The timber industry, spanning from tree harvesting to the production of wood-based products, is a cornerstone of global economies. Forests, the lifeblood of this industry, provide many ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation, and watershed protection....