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Malaysia and Japan are bolstering bilateral cooperation in rare earth elements and climate action, with Japan's parliamentary vice-minister visiting the Natural Resources Ministry to discuss technology transfer and green energy initiatives.
Twenty-five companies are pursuing green financing through Penang's new Climate Mitigation Fund, which offers loans up to RM500,000 to SMEs and mid-tier firms. The initiative reflects growing pressure from global supply chains demanding cleaner energy.
Ethiopia executed a nationwide tree-planting campaign on Monday, mobilizing millions to plant 800 million seedlings in a single day. The effort forms part of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Green Legacy Initiative, which seeks to plant over 8 billion trees this year alone.
Researchers at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu have secured RM3.9 million in international funding for a mangrove restoration project spanning three years, targeting key coastal areas across Malaysia.
The Raja Muda of Perlis has advocated for the state to serve as a pilot for sustainability policies, aiming to achieve green smart status through renewable energy adoption and zero-carbon emissions.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has flagged alarming threats to deep-sea molluscs, with 62% of species living around hydrothermal vents now facing extinction risk from seabed mining operations seeking valuable minerals.