About Zayed Sustainability Prize 2021

The annual Zayed Sustainability Prize has recognised and rewarded sustainable innovations in Health, Food, Energy, Water and Global Education since 2009. Projects with positive social impacts and environmental solutions could receive funding of USD600,000 each.

  • Sustainability innovators from global organisations and high schools are invited to submit entries before 11 June 2020

  • Webinar on 3rd  June 2020, Wednesday at 3 PM (GMT+8) via  Zoom

Do you have an innovative sustainable solution that's eligible for the #ZayedSustainabilityPrize? Find out how you can apply and submit today!

Gaia Discovery Nature and Bird Watching Programs

Gaia Discovery brings you a series of nature, educational and environmental programs.

Bird Watching Program in Cameron Highlands, Malaysia.

This special program is designed by bird lovers for bird lovers.

Wild Nature Discovery Program in Cameron Highlands.

A nature appreciation trip into the forests and streams of the mountains for nature lovers, naturalists, wildlife enthusiasts, scientists, biologists, geographers, teachers and students.

Suitable for people of all ages, from Singapore and Malaysia especially, and international travellers too.

Agro-tourism Discovery featuring Organic Farming and Methods, Corporate Social Responsibility of Tea Companies

Culture, History and Heritage Discovery, featuring the people and places of Cameron Highlands in addition to visiting World War ll buildings, structures and memorabilia

Please write to Gaia Discovery for more information on these, which can be added on to the Wild Nature Discovery and Bird Watching programs.

http://www.gaiadiscovery.com/escape/ Discover Southeast Asia the responsible and eco-sensitive way. Gaia Discovery brings you nature appreciation, bird watching, forest trekking, ecology education, river water quality testing, reforestation and community programs to promote nature appreciation, ecosystem education and environmental awareness. Contact Gaia Discovery for custom and package tours in Cameron Highlands and other locations.

Singapore's Eco Music Challenge 2013 Winning Song

"Mother Nature's Cry" is the winning entry for the National Environment Agency's Eco Music Challenge 2013, and the theme song of Clean & Green Singapore 2014. The music video reflects on the lives we lead on our shared planet, the impact we each have on the environment, and how each of us can play a part to do something green for the world we live in. It hopes to inspire every individual to help safeguard and cherish the environment for future generations. Congratulations to the artistes Charles Basa, Nur Ashriqin and Samuel Simpson. You make Gaia proud!

http://youtu.be/vMjSz_NfKIY "Mother Nature's Cry" is Charles Basa, Nur Ashriqin and Samuel Simpson's winning entry for the National Environment Agency's Eco Music Challenge 2013, and the theme song of Clean & Green Singapore 2014.

Bio-rock: Reef Reborn 2013

In the North-West of Bali, in the Bay of Pemuteran a Coral Nursery started 13 years ago and is now showing incredible results. The "Karang Lestari Project" is a successful Coral Restoration Project using Bio-Rock Technology. It is right off the Beach of Taman Sari Bali Cottages. What used to be in the year 2000 a barren underwater landscape is now a fantastic coral garden. Protection by the Village of Pemuteran, Bio-Rock Technology and a dedicated team made this possible.

In the North-West of Bali, in the Bay of Pemuteran a Coral Nursery started 13 years ago and is now showing incredible results. The "Karang Lestari Project" is a successful Coral Restoration Project using Bio-Rock Technology. It is right off the Beach of Taman Sari Bali Cottages.

Read also more about Bio-Rock here on Gaia Discovery

Biorock in "Karang Lestari" Pemuteran Bali 2007

Biorock Helps Corals Survive Environmental Threats

and a lot more here

The Upcycle Project

The Upcycle Project by Participate in Design in Singapore involves local residents and the wider design community to come together to create functional works of art in collaborative style. Watch this short video to learn more.

Inspired by the potential that storytelling has to move people, change perspectives and connect neighbours, The Upcycle Project aims to facilitate meaningful exchanges of stories and objects between various stakeholders in the MacPherson community. Through a series of engagement with the residents of MacPherson, we will collect unused furniture and everyday objects and upcycle them for new owners and uses. These objects and their accompanying stories will be showcased at our Arts Village in varying stages of upcycling. Together, they form a snapshot of a community and their collective capacity to contribute to their neighbourhood, using existing resources that they hold. http://participateindesign.org/the-upcycle-project/ To get involved, say hello to lets@participateindesign.org A P!D Initiative by: Jan Lim Mizah Rahman Directed & Produced by: Tan Hong Guan (PRODDDesign) Jonathan Yue

The Upcycle Project was produced by PRODDDesign.

Plus! Read about the exciting work done by PiD with the MacPherson community in the first half of 2013.

Eco Flores Congress 2012 Highlights

What did the Eco Flores Congress held during September 2012 in Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia achieve?Who were involved? This video shows the diverse number of participants joining forces to accomplish goals towards a more sustainable tourism sector in this beautiful part of Asia.

The story behind Eco Flores Eco Flores Congress September 2012 in Labuan Bajo, Flores, Indonesia and what we can accomplish by joining forces. For more information please visit www.ecoflores.org

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Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge on Minimizing Tourism Impacts

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ECO FLORES is the network linking sustainability efforts on Flores island in eastern Indonesia. In this video series, different members of the network are featured. Here you'll meet Sylvester, manager of Bajo Komodo Eco Lodge, the first eco-resort on Flores. Sylvester discusses the importance of shaping how tourism affects local people, and reflects on the traditional views held by Manggarai people towards nature. Special thanks to Ulrich Schnauss for use of the amazing track "...Passing By"

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New Fungus Destroys Petroleum Pollution

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Amazon researchers use living organisms to help clean up oil spills using Mycoremediation technique. Source: www.amazonmycorenewal.org

A Solution to Pollution - Mycoremediation in the Ecuadorian Amazon - Nicola Peel A film by Nicola Peel, about how mushrooms are helping to clean up oil spills in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Mycoremediation is an incredible technique using fungi to break down oil and other contaminants.

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Gordon Ramsay Says No to Shark Finning

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An excellent video of Gordon Ramsay investigating the appeal of shark's fin, and witnessing the bestial killing and finning of sharks. Filmed in Taiwan and Costa Rica.

To help donate, http://www.sharktrust.org/en/donate http://www.seashepherd.org/commentary-and-editorials/2012/03/19/no-protection-no-hope-522 More info from Gordon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3ubR0LbQv0#t=187 How many fins? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm2r_N03lOc You must listen to this show on How Everything is Connected. It is amazing! http://click.et.npr.org/?qs=e522e4ec59d0697c2754bc497b42dd3d4fb9cb2caef16f52f5740b706f1a98729b4ec1c8c57e83128036b9607c9c2e8e The Ted talk. http://www.ted.com/talks/george_monbiot_for_more_wonder_rewild_the_world.html Fins on the street http://vimeo.com/37750108# http://vimeo.com/39968805# The whole show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SAkq6lsnoE Also some people seem to think Shark fin why not foie gras?

Library on a Donkey

 Humanwire correspondent Valentina Canavesio reports on Luis Soriano Bohorquez who created the Biblioburro, or Library Donkey, in an effort to bring books and the gift of reading to the children in his community of La Gloria, Colombia.

To learn more about Luis' Biblioburro and to donate to his cause, please visit http://www.ayokaproductions.org/

Humanwire correspondent Valentina Canavesio reports on Luis Soriano Bohorquez who created the Biblioburro, or Library Donkey, in an effort to bring books and the gift of reading to the children in his community of La Gloria, Colombia. To learn more about Luis' Biblioburro and to donate to his cause, please visit http://www.ayokaproductions.org/ Join us at Rocketboom.com for an ad free experience.

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Timor-Leste's Adventure Race 2010

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Timor-Leste’s first Adventure Race on 12 December 2010 included goats, bikes, bridges, canoes and carts. But the one-day race offered sights, sounds and smells that were uniquely Timorese. This video was filmed at one of the challenge leg, Ba Futura. Challenge photography by Fyrol Anwar. Other photography, video filming and editing by Mallika Naguran. A Gaia Discovery production.

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Celebrating Bidayuh Culture at Gawai Festival, Sarawak

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June is a good time to visit Sarawak. The people of Sarawak in Borneo, particularly the tribes or Dayaks, celebrate the traditional rice harvest festival. A visit to the Bidayuh longhouse in Mongkos village will mesmerize with colours, sounds and heady rice wine! A Gaia Discovery Production filmed by Amanda Tee. Music by Matthew Ngau. Special thanks to Sarawak Tourism Board for making the trip possible.

Greenbelt Report: Armed by Nature

Mangroves, coral reefs and sand reefs are under immense pressure from poverty, population growth and economic development. Filmed in India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand - four countries worst hit by the Tsunami - documentary looks at conservation activities by communities, researchers and activists. (9:23 mins)

 

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