The aftermath of an oil spill from Malaysia’s Langsat Terminal in Johor has reached Singapore’s northeastern shores. Authorities mobilize swift response after Johor oil leak, assess impact on biodiversity and fisheries.

The initiative aligns with the global 30×30 conservation goals, which aim to protect 30% of the world’s land and ocean by 2030.

By leveraging ES Group’s technical expertise in carbon project development and YAKOPI’s proven community-based conservation approach, the collaboration aims to enhance carbon offset opportunities while empowering local communities.

Led by the Thai Sea Watch Association, this movement is not just about environmental preservation—it is a direct commitment to safeguarding marine resources, strengthening local fisheries, and ensuring that conservation efforts benefit both biodiversity and livelihoods.

Stretching across six countries—Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste—the Coral Triangle is home to the world’s richest marine biodiversity.

The plan for mangrove conservation and restoration has three goals: to stop human-driven mangrove loss, double the area of mangroves with effective conservation status, and restore half of recently lost mangroves.

Archireef, a nature-tech start up with operations in Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong, is launching a Nature-based Coral Restoration Research Project in Singapore with Swire Bulk; aims to test the efficacy of restoring coral reefs through advanced 3D-printing technology to support biodiversity and ecosystem resilience through Nature-based Solutions. 

The National Parks Board (NParks) has unveiled the 100k Corals Initiative, an ambitious 10-year project aimed at planting 100,000 corals in Singapore’s waters.

Along Indonesia’s coastline lies more than 3.3 million ha of mangrove forests. This accounts for about 23 per cent of all mangrove ecosystems in the world; storing over 3 billion tonnes of carbon.