Global Environment Centre - 2022

Global Environment Centre - comprises GEC’s Advisory Council, Management Board and Management Team

Recipient of Outstanding Contribution to Environment and Planetary Health 2022

GEC was established in 1998 and has been working on solving environmental issues of global importance for over 20 years.

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Guardians of the Environment

With their slogan of “Building partnerships for the environment”, the Global Environment Centre (GEC) has strategically collaborated to address global environmental issues since its inception in 1998.

Focusing on biodiversity, water resources, agriculture, forestry, and the mitigation and adaptation to climate change. To help the environment and communities, GEC has undertaken river clean-up and rehabilitation in 27 river basins, planted over 400,000 mangrove trees on more than 130 hectares of degraded mangrove habitats in Malaysia, and collaborated with the Selangor State government to safeguard and rehabilitate 95,000 hectares of peat swamp forest.

Restoring the lifeline of our land

Rivers play an important role in our lives, yet unfortunately, society has forgotten about their importance.

By leaving 5% of river basins in Malaysia to be classified as “severely polluted” and 42% as “polluted”, leaving only 53% of all rivers classified as "clean".

To combat this, the GEC implemented the River Care Programme as a commitment to nurture a better understanding about the importance of our rivers and appreciate the value of them.

The programme focuses on promoting community participation in river and water resource protection and sustainable use through the Civic Science approach, while also working closely with all stakeholders in the effective management of solid waste and the preservation of water and river ecosystems.

Conserving our mangrove forests

The GEC has also planted more than 400,000 mangrove trees in partnership with local communities (Friends of Mangrove) on more than 130 hectares of degraded mangrove habitats in Malaysia, through GEC’s Forest and Coastal Programme.

In recognition of their innovative work on mangrove rehabilitation, the GEC was awarded the Role Model Award in the NGO category in 2020 under the national programme for the replanting of mangroves.

The Global Environment Centre (GEC) is a leading environmental organization in Malaysia that is dedicated to protecting and restoring the country's natural ecosystems. Their Forest and Coastal Programme has been instrumental in rehabilitating mangrove forests, which are vital for coastal ecosystems and biodiversity. Through their partnership with local communities and innovative conservation techniques, GEC has made a significant impact on mangrove restoration efforts in Malaysia.

In 2020, GEC was awarded the Role Model Award for Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) category under the ‘Programme for Planting of Mangrove Trees and Other Suitable Tree Species along the National Coastal Areas’ by Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA).

Protecting peatlands for people and planet

To raise public awareness about the peat swamp ecosystem and the significance of peatlands in tackling climate change, GEC has established the Community Sustainable Peatland Centre (CoSPeC) and the Friends of Peatland Forests (Sahabat Hutan Gambut) program.

The latter has successfully planted over 400,000 trees and constructed more than 150 blocks in abandoned drainage canals. These efforts aim to raise water tables, prevent fires, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and enhance natural forest regeneration.

In addition to its peatland conservation efforts, the GEC has also been actively involved in promoting sustainable agriculture and promoting environmental education. The GEC has developed and implemented various sustainable agriculture programs, including organic farming and agroforestry initiatives, which provide farmers with alternative livelihoods and promote sustainable land use practices.

GEC’s corporate partners, like other stakeholders, are catalysts in driving the success of GEC’s endeavours.

A mission of environmental care

Founder and Director Faizal Parish expresses gratitude to stakeholders, emphasizing GEC's long-term commitment to environmental sustainability.

Its success stories and achievements inspire GEC to strive ahead, working with various partners to forge innovative, long-term and sustainable solutions to safeguard the environment.

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