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Alam Kita Carnival Aims to Improve Environmental Awareness through Shared Responsibility

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The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) has launched the Alam Kita Carnival to raise awareness about environmental conservation and sustainability through a green lifestyle. Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani emphasized that sustainability is a shared responsibility among Malaysians to protect the planet. He highlighted Sabah's rich natural heritage and the importance of preserving its unique ecosystems from threats such as habitat loss, climate change, exploitation, and pollution. The carnival is part of the ministry's efforts to balance economic and social development with environmental conservation, with initiatives including implementing the National Environmental Policy and the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Alam Kita Carnival is organized by the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) to promote environmental conservation and sustainability.
  • Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani emphasized the importance of shared responsibility among Malaysians to protect the planet.
  • Sabah is rich in natural heritage, with unique ecosystems such as tropical rainforests, mountains, and marine areas.
  • The ministry is implementing various initiatives, including the National Environmental Policy and the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.
  • The ministry is working on real projects such as mangrove forest conservation, water catchment area management, carbon emission reduction, and protection of endangered species.
  • Malaysia has improved its international standing through participation in agreements such as the Montreal Protocol, the Paris Convention, and the Biology Diversity Convention.

Statistics:

  • Malaysia has improved its international standing through active participation in various global conventions.
  • The ministry is carrying out various initiatives to improve the balance between economic and social development with environmental conservation.
  • The ministry's main agenda includes implementing the National Environmental Policy to improve environmental governance.
  • The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan aims to expand the protection of biodiversity and step up management of protected areas.
  • The National Climate Action Plan aims to speed up mitigation efforts and adaptation towards climate change.
  • The ministry is working on real projects such as mangrove forest conservation, water catchment area management, carbon emission reduction, and protection of endangered species.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency (01 Nov 2025)

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