“The future of humanity and the planet is one.” – David Attenborough, a naturalist LATELY, the weather feels a little more unpredictable – hotter days, heavier rain, and smoky skies that make us reach for our masks again. Food prices climb, our rivers run lower, and even our moods feel
“When the trees are gone, so too is our medicine.” – Penan villager THE longboat glided steadily along the Melinau River, its engine breaking the silence of the morning. Nearly 50 minutes from the Mulu Marriott Resort and Spa, the dense forest began to part, revealing a small riverside settlement.
1. Empower Communities as Forest Guardians Support community-based forest management programmes so local people benefit from conservation and eco-tourism. Example: Create incentives for longhouses and rural villages to protect surrounding forests rather than clear them. 2. Boost Climate-Smart Agriculture Promote organic farming, traditional paddy varieties, and integrated pest management to
Why the New Name Matters UPM Sarawak is more than just a new name. It represents: “It’s a promise to serve Sarawak on Sarawak’s own terms.” More Than Just a Name Change On June 30, 2025, our campus received its new name from the Chancellor, His Royal Highness the Sultan
Kami tanam macam biasa, tapi cuaca tak biasa lagi. (We plant like before, but the weather isn’t like before.) – Farmer from Simunjan IN Sarawak, rice is not just food. It is culture, identity, and survival. Across the state – from the golden terraces of Ba’Kelalan to the lowland paddies
“When we lose traditional knowledge, we lose part of our climate solution.” Into the Heart of Mulu Hidden deep within the lush greenery of Sarawak’s Mulu region lies Kampung Long Terawan, a small Berawan village that time seems to have gently brushed by. Surrounded by towering trees, limestone hills, and
~In Borneo’s rainforests, I’ve seen that sustainability is not just a solution – it’s a story, rooted in rituals, respect, and resilience~ These days, the Word Sustainability is Everywhere IT’S on posters, packaging, in policies and speeches. It’s being sold to us like the latest lifestyle upgrade – as if
“Biotechnology is key to sustainable development. We must harness its potential responsibly to improve lives while protecting our environment.” – Dr Yuan Longping, Father of Hybrid Rice (China) In a world that’s rapidly changing, biotechnology stands at the cutting edge of innovation, offering solutions that could reshape the future of
There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish – Michelle Obama Every year on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day. It is a time to recognise the achievements of women and to reflect on the challenges they continue to face. In Sarawak
“By polluting the oceans, not mitigating CO2 emissions and destroying our biodiversity, we are killing our planet. Let us face it, there is no planet B.” – Emmanuel Macron, President of France As the world grapples with the escalating effects of climate change, Sarawak’s rich natural ecosystems are proving to be more than
