by Cynthia | Apr 28, 2021 | Policy
Collective and responsible management of ocean ecosystems and resources must be the new normal or risk failing our next generation. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Dr. Kathryn SullivanaThis colour image of the Earth was obtained by...
by Cynthia | Apr 20, 2021 | Policy
In 2020, following a review of its activities over the last five years, RCM prepared a new five-year strategic plan for the period 2021-2025. The review confirmed that our vision is still very relevant today: “Sustainably managed coral reefs in Malaysia”. However, as...
by Cynthia | Apr 6, 2021 | Policy
This article is the fifth of a six-part bi-weekly series culminating in an editorial piece advocating for an integrated ocean policy for Malaysia. PART FIVE: NATIONAL OCEAN POLICYJust as we have worked together in combatting the Covid-19 pandemic, we must now support...
by Cynthia | Mar 19, 2021 | Policy
This article is the fourth of a six-part bi-weekly series culminating in an editorial piece advocating for an integrated ocean policy for Malaysia. PART 4: SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCING FOR MARINE PROTECTED AREASIn May 2021, the Conference of Parties to the...
by Cynthia | Mar 4, 2021 | Policy
This article is the third of a six-part bi-weekly series culminating in an editorial piece advocating for an integrated ocean policy for Malaysia. PART 3: FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND MARINE PROTECTED AREASThe hunt for fish escalates as global consumption climbs risking...
by Cynthia | Feb 16, 2021 | Policy
This article is the second of a six-part bi-weekly series culminating in an editorial piece advocating for an integrated ocean policy for Malaysia.PART 2: MARINE PROTECTED AREAS (MPAs) The oceans have taken care of us for generations. They are one of our biggest...
