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Malaysia and Japan are intensifying cooperation on rare earth elements, critical minerals, and climate action, with negotiations advancing on a joint carbon crediting mechanism to support green technology investment and energy transition.
Ethiopia mobilised millions of citizens and residents for a record tree-planting day, targeting 800 million seedlings in 24 hours. The effort supports the government's Green Legacy Initiative to plant over 8 billion trees annually.
Malaysia has launched 35 cloud seeding operations to mitigate El Niño impacts on water supplies, while its Progressive Wage Policy has boosted entry-level worker median wages by 15.79 per cent, exceeding initial participation targets.
Melaka has secured RM9.801 million under the Ecological Fiscal Transfer initiative for biodiversity conservation in 2026, with plans to host the National Environment Day celebration later this year.
Researchers from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu have won RM3.9 million in international funding to restore mangrove forests across Perak, Penang, and Terengganu while supporting local coastal livelihoods through sustainable value chains.
The Raja Muda of Perlis has proposed the state become a pioneering testing ground for sustainability initiatives, leveraging its small size to implement renewable energy systems and achieve zero-carbon status aligned with global climate efforts.