For decades, Dr. Jane Goodall inspired generations to believe that every individual has the power to make a difference. Through Roots & Shoots, that belief has grown into a global movement led by young people taking action in their own communities. We speak to TP Lim, President of Roots & Shoots Malaysia, and Keilly Lim, Project Manager of the Roots & Shoots Malaysia Award (RASMA), to discuss how that legacy continues here in Malaysia, and how youth can join the 2026 cycle of RASMA. RASMA was created to instill hope and encourage Malaysian youths to go beyond awareness and bring positive change to their environment and communities. 

For decades, Dr. Jane Goodall inspired generations to believe that every individual has the power to make a difference. Through Roots &amp; Shoots, that belief has grown into a global movement led by young people taking action in their own communities. We speak to TP Lim, President of<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rootsandshoots.my/"> Roots &amp; Shoots Malaysia</a>, and Keilly Lim, Project Manager of the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rootsandshootsaward.my/"> Roots &amp; Shoots Malaysia Award</a> (RASMA), to discuss how that legacy continues here in Malaysia, and how youth can join the 2026 cycle of RASMA. RASMA was created to instill hope and encourage Malaysian youths to go beyond awareness and bring positive change to their environment and communities.&nbsp;

Climate change, ferocious weather and ‘the haze’ are now part our everyday lives. How are our lifestyles connected to them, and what can we do about it? What does the economy have to do with it? Earth Matters engages with activists and experts to explore our changing relationship with the planet that we only borrow from our children.

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Roots & Shoots Malaysia: Keeping Jane Goodall's Legacy Alive

As the world edges deeper into geopolitical uncertainty, climate advocates are warning that the costs could extend far beyond the battlefield, from diverted public funds to delayed climate action. With two major global climate convenings just around the corner, the Santa Marta Conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels, and COP31 later this year, the urgency to align regional priorities has never been greater. At a recent regional gathering convened by Climate Action Network Southeast Asia and its partners, stakeholders came together to chart a path forward that prioritises energy sovereignty and a just transition away from fossil fuels. We speak to Nithi Nesadurai, Director & Regional Coordinator at Climate Action Network Southeast Asia (CANSEA), about the outcomes of that meeting, and what is at stake in the lead-up to these critical global discussions.

As the world edges deeper into geopolitical uncertainty, climate advocates are warning that the costs could extend far beyond the battlefield, from diverted public funds to delayed climate action. With two major global climate convenings just around the corner, the Santa Marta Conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels, and COP31 later this year, the urgency to align regional priorities has never been greater. At a recent regional gathering convened by Climate Action Network Southeast Asia and its partners, stakeholders came together to chart a path forward that prioritises energy sovereignty and a just transition away from fossil fuels. We speak to Nithi Nesadurai, Director &amp; Regional Coordinator at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cansea.net/">Climate Action Network Southeast Asia</a> (CANSEA), about the outcomes of that meeting, and what is at stake in the lead-up to these critical global discussions.

Climate Action Amid Rising Global Tensions

Nature Reads on Earth Matters is the show where we explore the stories behind books that bring us closer to nature and the world around us. Every month, we team up with the good folks at Sunda Shelves, an independent bookstore with a passion for wild places and thoughtful reads. Together with co-host Jennifer Neoh Tan, bookshop manager of Sunda Shelves, we speak to Mimi Salleh, an author, illustrator and publisher of Casa Kids Book, a Malaysian children’s imprint known for picture books that explore environmental themes, social awareness, and the Sustainable Development Goals, all through stories created for young readers. We discuss the books that shaped Mimi’s own relationship with nature, how Casa Kids Book approaches storytelling about sustainability, and why stories for children can sometimes be one of the most powerful ways to change how we see the world.

Nature Reads on Earth Matters is the show where we explore the stories behind books that bring us closer to nature and the world around us. Every month, we team up with the good folks at Sunda Shelves, an independent bookstore with a passion for wild places and thoughtful reads. Together with co-host Jennifer Neoh Tan, bookshop manager of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/sundashelves">Sunda Shelves</a>, we speak to Mimi Salleh, an author, illustrator and publisher of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/casakidsbook/">Casa Kids Book</a>, a Malaysian children’s imprint known for picture books that explore environmental themes, social awareness, and the Sustainable Development Goals, all through stories created for young readers. We discuss the books that shaped Mimi’s own relationship with nature, how Casa Kids Book approaches storytelling about sustainability, and why stories for children can sometimes be one of the most powerful ways to change how we see the world.

Nature Reads: Raising Eco-Aware Kids Through Stories 

Forests are some of the most productive and resilient ecosystems on Earth. They support incredible biodiversity, build healthy soils, and sustain life in ways that scientists are still learning from. So what if we applied those same principles to the way we grow food? That idea lies behind the concept of food forests, and it is one of the themes that will be explored at the Food Forest Forum 2026, a gathering that will bring together practitioners, farmers, researchers, and community groups interested in regenerative agriculture. Joining us to discuss food forests, regenerative farming, and community resilience are Abdul Razak Abdul Aziz, co-founder of SEEDS Malaysia, Chee Hoy Yee, the founder of Project M.A.R.S and Grow Community Market, and Gabriel Hii, the co-chair of the SarawakCSO-SDG Alliance.



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Forests are some of the most productive and resilient ecosystems on Earth. They support incredible biodiversity, build healthy soils, and sustain life in ways that scientists are still learning from. So what if we applied those same principles to the way we grow food? That idea lies behind the concept of food forests, and it is one of the themes that will be explored at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/5267-food-forest-forum-2026">Food Forest Forum 2026</a>, a gathering that will bring together practitioners, farmers, researchers, and community groups interested in regenerative agriculture. Joining us to discuss food forests, regenerative farming, and community resilience are Abdul Razak Abdul Aziz, co-founder of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://campsite.bio/seeds.msia">SEEDS Malaysia</a>, Chee Hoy Yee, the founder of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://projectmars.com.my/">Project M.A.R.S</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/growcommunitymarket/">Grow Community Market</a>, and Gabriel Hii, the co-chair of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/swkcsosdgalliance/">Sarawak</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.csosdgalliance.org/">CSO-SDG Alliance</a>.Photo Credit: Shutterstock

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