The estimate is that one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction. International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated annually on the 22nd of May, is a day to remind us how biological diversity is the pillar upon which we build civilizations, and that its loss threatens the survival of us all. This year's theme is “we’re part of the solution” and for ideas and solutions from those working on conserving biodiversity, we are joined by Justine Vaz from The Habitat Foundation, and Peter Ong, from Roots & Shoots Malaysia. Find out how you can be part of the solution, and not the problem.



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The estimate is that one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction. International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated annually on the 22nd of May, is a day to remind us how biological diversity is the pillar upon which we build civilizations, and that its loss threatens the survival of us all. This year's theme is &ldquo;we&rsquo;re part of the solution&rdquo; and for ideas and solutions from those working on conserving biodiversity, we are joined by Justine Vaz from <a href="https://habitatfoundation.org.my/">The Habitat Foundation</a>, and Peter Ong, from <a href="http://rootsandshoots.my/">Roots &amp; Shoots Malaysia</a>. Find out how you can be part of the solution, and not the problem.

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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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