Author: eoshaoyim
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Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future
At Sustainkita, our mission is clear: we aim to equip youth with the knowledge and tools to champion sustainability. As the global climate crisis intensifies, it’s essential that the next generation becomes informed, proactive change makers who can lead impactful initiatives for a greener future. Malaysia, along with the rest of Asia, faces the brunt…
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Visit to Urban Hijau
Exploring Sustainable Farming at Urban Hijau: A Model for a Greener Future Sustainable farming is a system that prioritizes the long-term health of the environment while benefiting farmers and their communities. It involves practices that not only meet today’s needs but also ensure future generations have the resources they need. A recent visit to Urban…
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Advocating Sustainable Waste Management Using BSF
by Shao Yim, Eo Nature’s Defense Army: Inspiring Students with Black Soldier Fly Webinar On the 9th of October 2024, SustainKita proudly launched its first environmental education webinar series titled “Nature’s Defense Army – Black Soldier Fly”. The virtual event, held in collaboration with BioLoop Sdn. Bhd., an innovative organic waste management startup based in…
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National Planetary Health Action Plan
by Jason Ang I had the privilege to represent Sustainkita today to contribute to the development of National Planetary Health Action Plan, focusing on the Governance pillar, organized by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia. Engaging with the youth leaders from various organisations during the discussion led by Mr. Jia Yaw Kiu, was both stimulating and…
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SOS EP 2: Renewable Energy & Electric Vehicles in Malaysia
Welcome to the Sustainkita Outreach Series (SOS) podcast, where we ignite conversations around hashtag#climatechange and hashtag#environmental hashtag#conservation curated by the hashtag#youth, for the hashtag#youth! 📢 Our mission is to provide invaluable insights into these complex issues through bite-sized episodes, spotlighting various hashtag#environmental leaders who share their wealth of knowledge to elevate awareness of all. In…
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SOS EP 3: Sustainable Plant-based Diet
Sustainkita Outreach Series (SOS) Podcast | Episode 3: Sustainable Plant-Based Diet – It’s More Doable Than You Think! In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Ravena Hundal, Head of Marketing at Kind Kones, DALILATI DAYANA ABDUL GAFAR, a registered dietitian in Malaysia as well as Shao Yim, Eo Yim, the co-founder of Sustainkita. Together, they…
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Sustainkita Visits Pos Malaysia Office for Recording of SOS EP4
On 29th August 2023, the Sustainkita team had the privilege of visiting Pos Malaysia’s office to record the fourth episode of our Sustainkita Outreach Series (“SOS”). We were warmly welcomed by Nina, from Group Communications and Sustainability, and Jarod Ho, Head of Sustainability at Pos Malaysia. Their hospitality set the tone for an insightful experience,…
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Carbon Credits in Transitioning Malaysia Towards Net Zero Emissions: The Challenges and Solutions
by Shao Yim, Eo New Straits Times: “We can profit from carbon credits” Introduction Global warming poses a significant threat to humanity and the environment. The risks of surpassing the 1.5°C target set out in Paris include a heightened risk of global hunger, mass migration, and other negative social and environmental impacts (1). In Malaysia,…
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Introducing Sustainkita Outreach Series
Sustainkita Outreach Series: Igniting Youth Conversations on Sustainability Introduction Sustainkita, founded in September 2022 by a group of Malaysian graduates from the UK, is a grassroots initiative dedicated to transforming complex sustainability knowledge into accessible, easy-to-understand infographics. Our mission is simple but impactful: to inspire individuals to champion sustainable practices and empower them to become…
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NatureConnect
Nature Connect 2.0: A Day of Networking, Hiking, and Connection with Nature On the 9th of June 2024, SustainKita hosted Nature Connect 2.0 at Kuala Lumpur’s Eco Forest Park, bringing together individuals passionate about sustainability, nature, and networking. The event was a huge success, blending outdoor adventure with meaningful connections. A Morning of Networking in…