WCS-Malaysia’s main activities revolve around helping the Malaysian government in conducting biological monitoring and supporting protection efforts of wildlife such as tiger, elephant, orang-utan as well as sharks and rays. Wildlife conservationist Dr. Mark Rayan Darmaraj assumed the role of Country Director for WCS-Malaysia back in 2021, and continues to work on implementing conservation strategies that protect habitats and species. We catch up with Mark to discuss WCS-Malaysia's work in more detail, specifically the group’s work on crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. 


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<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://malaysia.wcs.org/">WCS-Malaysia</a>’s main activities revolve around helping the Malaysian government in conducting biological monitoring and supporting protection efforts of wildlife such as tiger, elephant, orang-utan as well as sharks and rays. Wildlife conservationist Dr. Mark Rayan Darmaraj assumed the role of Country Director for WCS-Malaysia back in 2021, and continues to work on implementing conservation strategies that protect habitats and species. We catch up with Mark to discuss WCS-Malaysia's work in more detail, specifically the group’s work on crafting science-based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity.&nbsp; Image Credits: WCS Malaysia

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Science Matters: Best Practices for Preserving Nature

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

Rethinking Farming With Food Forests

The world has a limited amount of carbon left that it can emit if we want to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Scientists call this the global carbon budget. But once that number is set, another question follows: how should that budget be divided between countries? A new report titled "Estimating a Fair Share Carbon Budget for Malaysia" examines what our country's fair share might actually look like, and what it means for our climate policies going forward. We find out more from the report’s co-authors, Adam Farhan and Nithiyah Tamilwanan.

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The world has a limited amount of carbon left that it can emit if we want to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Scientists call this the global carbon budget. But once that number is set, another question follows: how should that budget be divided between countries? A new report titled "<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://9b2d2d75-7adf-4ea5-8c47-1b96d3a7eaf6.filesusr.com/ugd/a4715a_a3b2e08d629d460f830f62ff7e2417bd.pdf">Estimating a Fair Share Carbon Budget for Malaysia</a>" examines what our country's fair share might actually look like, and what it means for our climate policies going forward. We find out more from the report’s co-authors, Adam Farhan and Nithiyah Tamilwanan. Image Credit: Shutterstock

Malaysia’s Fair Share Carbon Budget Explained

The annual migration of raptors across the Straits of Malacca is one of the region’s most remarkable wildlife events. Each year, thousands of birds of prey pass through Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve on their journey north, and the movement is closely observed by birdwatchers and conservationists. We discuss the migration of raptors, why this journey matters, and how the public can experience it through Raptor Watch 2026 with Wong Shea Hong, the Bird Group Coordinator at the Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch.



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The annual migration of raptors across the Straits of Malacca is one of the region’s most remarkable wildlife events. Each year, thousands of birds of prey pass through Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve on their journey north, and the movement is closely observed by birdwatchers and conservationists. We discuss the migration of raptors, why this journey matters, and how the public can experience it through <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mnsselangorbranch.org/2026/02/event-mycology-raptor-watch-2026.html">Raptor Watch 2026</a> with Wong Shea Hong, the Bird Group Coordinator at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mnsselangorbranch.org/">Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch</a>.Image Credit: Shutterstock

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