Getting Paid To Keep Forests In Malaysia

Dr. Elizabeth Philip | Meenakshi Raman

24-Mar-17 08:35

Getting Paid To Keep Forests In Malaysia

Last month, BFM looked at a carbon trading deal pursued by Kelantan that was rejected by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. One of the federal government’s reasons for rejecting the deal was because it would obstruct the national plan to obtain climate financing from the United Nations.

Today on Current Affairs, BFM explores the government’s initiatives for forest management and current environmental issues plaguing the people.

This is the second part of our series exploring climate financing for forest management in Malaysia. You can listen to Part 1 here.

This is a report by Tan Zhai Yun.

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Tags: Climate financing, deforestation, REDD, United Nations

Today’s Shows

11:00 AM

Best of Enterprise

(REPEAT) Justin Graham, CEO of M+C Saatchi APAC and Global Network Lead, and Sharifah Menyalara Hussein, CEO and Founder of M+C Saatchi Malaysia, discuss why the agency rebranded, how it’s reshaping their work, and what it takes today to build brands that don’t just sell, but stay.

12:00 PM

Popcorn Culture

(REPEAT) We review Ballerina, and then talk about the limits and appeal of violence on screen.

1:00 PM

Cruise Control

(REPEAT) It’s another used car review - this time it’s something more utilitarian! Daniel talks about a used Toyota Land Cruiser Prado!

2:00 PM

Matt-Splained

(REPEAT) Richard and Matt get together again to talk about AI, and the cost of ignorance.

3:00 PM

Earth Matters

(REPEAT) When it comes to protecting Malaysia’s natural heritage, sometimes it’s the smallest creatures that spark the biggest movements. In Sungai Sepetang, fireflies are uniting communities, scientists, and storytellers alike. We discuss the fight to save these glowing wonders

4:00 PM

Bar None

(REPEAT) It’s racing in its purest form - we talk about go-karting and its appeal beyond its recreational fun!

5:00 PM

BBC World Service

On The Conversation, Ella Al-Shamahi speaks to an ex-circus performer from Bulgaria and a skydiver from France to find out what it takes to achieve some of the world’s most extreme records.

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