WHAT better maiden coverage can Macaranga offer than that of the International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB)?
Held in Kuala Lumpur for the first time from 21–25 July 2019, this gathering of conservationists from all over the world aims to address challenges and showcase the latest research in conservation.
Continue reading ICCB: Conservation ConversationsShe has electric-blue legs and a creamy toffee body. She’s a spider and she has just been named. But the dubious means by which specimens like her end up in scientists’ hands is cause for alarm, as featured in Science by YH Law, with reporting by Erik Stokstad.
Continue reading Illegal Export of Blue-legged Tarantula Highlights Biopiracy WoesWhile Malaysia’s new reform federal government has stated its commitment towards sustainable forest management and policies, working with states can be challenging. This is the second of a two-part look at conservation policy and legislation in Malaysia.
Since the Pakatan Harapan coalition took over government in Malaysia last year, political and economic reforms have dominated headlines. But what is this government doing about conservation? This is the first of a two-part look at conservation policy and legislation in Malaysia.
WHAT bugs you most when it comes to environmental issues in Malaysia? Which threats to nature alarm you? And what solutions urgently require action?
The Macaranga team wants to know. We appreciate your time answering these eight questions.
(Photo: Beach cleanup in Pantai Remis | SL Wong)
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