CONSERVATION FORUM
GEC is hosting a web forum on Biodiversity of Peat Swamp Forest in South East Asia Read More > 05-Jun-2020
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Grants for 50 projects in aid of needy
"Another recipient of the Hasanah Special Grant is Global Environment Centre (GEC), which focuses on empowering over 2,000 Orang Asli from four villages in Ulu Kinta, Perak, by getting them steady jobs while they protect the forests and rivers." Read More > 01-Sep-2020
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Green groups sound alarm over disposable masks
Global Environment Centre director Faizal Parish said the other worrying trend is that more disposable masks are turning up in rivers and drains. “We support the requirement of wearing masks from a public health and safety point of view. However, ... Read More > 19-Jan-2021
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Aerial river surveillance
Global Environment Centre River Care programme manager Dr Kalithasan Kailasam said although drones were good for monitoring inaccessible areas, polluters could find ways to avoid detection. Read More > 08-Mar-2021
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PETRONAS WALK4TREES CHALLENGE STEPS OUT TO SPREAD HOPE AND SOLIDARITY
With an overall target of planting 20,000 trees by the end of the challenge, PETRONAS through its CSR arm, Yayasan PETRONAS, is collaborating with the Global Environment Centre (GEC) to manage the tree saplings, working with identified ... Read More > 11-Mar-2021
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We have to learn to live with floods, warns expert
"Kalithasan also called for community-based flood preparation programmes, where the public, especially children, could learn about floods and be trained to deal with them." Read More > 20-Dec-2021
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Perfect storm of conditions
Global Environment Centre (GEC) river care programme manager Dr Kalithasan Kailasam said during the monsoon season, rivers and dams are full, which made it hard for the water to drain and there was a backflow.
Read More > 03-Jan-2022
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New attractions at rejuvenated riverside
Global Environment Centre (GEC) river care programme manager Dr Kalithasan Kailasam said more efforts should be put into prevention at source. “Selangor Maritime Gateway should look at tackling river pollution at all tributaries that flow ... Read More > 12-Jan-2022
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