Malaysia plants 7 million trees to protect coastal forests

**This is a 60-seconds sample of the video. For the full version, please contact us.**

Malaysia plants 7 million trees to protect coastal forests

STORY: Malaysia plants 7 million trees to protect coastal forests DATELINE: July 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of mangrove swamps along the coast 2. various of mangroves 3. various creatures in the mangrove ecosystem 4. various of mangrove plantation and mangrove saplings STORYLINE: Over 7 million mangrove trees and selected coastal forest species had been planted as part of the sea swamp forest ecosystem conservation and protection efforts in the country, a Malaysian official said on Tuesday. These efforts are critical to mitigate the impact of rapid development along coastal areas and to protect the communities that live along them, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Takiyuddin Hassan said in a statement in conjunction with the International Day for Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystem. "Efforts to protect and conserve the country's sea swamp forests are very challenging as Malaysia is a fast developing country where development along the

  • Product Code
  • ILEA000998968
  • Registered date
  • 2022/7/27 00:00:00
  • Credit
  • Xinhua / Kyodo News Images
  • Media source
  • Xinhua News Agency.All Rights Reserved
  • Media size
  • 1920 × 1080 pixel
  • Deployment size
  • 89.61(MB)*
  • Special instruction

*File size when opened in Photoshop, etc.

Similar Images & Videos

    Migratory birds enter peak hatching period at Poyang Lake in China

    STORY: Migratory birds enter peak hatching period at Poyang Lake in China SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: JIUJIANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of migratory birds 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LI CHUNRU, Voluntary bird protector in Duchang STORYLINE: As the weather warms up, Poyang Lake becomes a bustling nursery for egrets. The lake and surrounding forest, located in Duchang County of China's Jiangxi Province, provide sanctuary for these elegant migratory birds during their hatching season. Recent years have seen a notable improvement in the ecological environment here. Increased local awareness and efforts in bird protection have led to a rise in the numbers of these migratory visitors, making Poyang Lake a key site for bird conservation efforts in China. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI CHUNRU, Voluntary bird protector in Duchang "There are about nine species of summer migratory birds here, including the great egret, intermediate egret, little

      Thailand toughens measures to combat northern forest fires

      STORY: Thailand toughens measures to combat northern forest fires SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of forest fires in Thailand 2. various of Thailand STORYLINE: Thailand is toughening up measures to combat forest fires, including a ban on unauthorized access to conserved areas, as unhealthy levels of airborne dust continued to plague most northern provinces on Monday. Increased surveillance and patrols on protected forest areas will be enforced, and any trespassers caught starting forest fires, a major source of PM 2.5 pollution, will face strict legal action, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Patcharawat Wongsuwan said in a statement on Sunday after meeting with local officials. The Pollution Control Department reported that air quality in most of the country's 17 northern provinces remained at unsafe levels on Monday, with concentrations of PM 2.5 pollutants in some areas of Chiang Rai province

        Kenya launches ecosystem restoration strategy via tree planting

        STORY: Kenya launches ecosystem restoration strategy via tree planting SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of tree planting by Kenyan First Lady Rachel Ruto and UNEP officials 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RACHEL RUTO, Kenyan First Lady 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LEILA BENALI, President of UNEA-6 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SOIPAN TUYA, Kenya's cabinet secretary for environment, climate change and forestry STORYLINE: Kenyan First Lady Rachel Ruto launched a landscape and ecosystem restoration strategy on Tuesday at the only closed canopy forest in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, aiming to plant an additional 500 million trees countrywide. The launch, coinciding with the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, will complement government efforts to grow 15 billion trees by 2032. Kenyan President William Ruto initiated the campaign in 2023 to plant 15 billion trees, aligning with the

          Business forum celebrating 50 years of Malaysia-China ties held in Kuala Lumpur

          STORY: Business forum celebrating 50 years of Malaysia-China ties held in Kuala Lumpur SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 30, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIEW CHIN TONG, Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): REN HONGBIN, President of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN XIAO, Secretary General of the China Chamber of International Commerce STORYLINE: The 16th Annual Meeting of Malaysia-China Joint Business Council commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries was held Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, attracting more than 300 business insiders. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIEW CHIN TONG, Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister "We hope that by fostering this relationship, especially during the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic rela

            China's coastal city achieves solid progress in mangrove conservation

            STORY: China's coastal city achieves solid progress in mangrove conservation SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mangrove forests 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG SHENGCHANG, Associate professor at Xiamen University STORYLINE: Xiamen, a coastal city in east China's Fujian Province, has been making great efforts in protecting and restoring the mangrove ecosystem along its coastlines, and notable progress has been made. Decades ago, the native mangroves in the city were once threatened by human activities such as reclamation, disorderly aquaculture and sewage. In the 1990s, Xiamen started to take measures to promote mangrove protection and restoration. In 2005, the municipal government organized a mangrove research team to cultivate mangrove seedlings at Xiatanwei Mangrove Park and then publicize its experience across the city. Now, Xiatanwei has an area of 85 hectares of mangrove forests. Meanwhile,

              Collaboration with China accelerates internationalization of education: Malaysian educator

              STORY: Collaboration with China accelerates internationalization of education: Malaysian educator SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHAO WANZHEN, China's director of the Kong Zi Institute at Universiti Malaya STORYLINE: Close collaboration with China accelerates the internationalization of Malaysia's higher education and promotes sustainable economic and social development, a Malaysian educator said on Wednesday. In his welcoming speech for the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration program held by the Kong Zi Institute at Universiti Malaya, vice-chancellor of Universiti Malaya Noor Azuan Abu Osman said a key thrust of the country's higher education roadmap is to attract global talents and foster a diverse learning environment. "These include increasing the number of international students, promoting exchange programs and establishing partnerships with renowned foreign instit

                Tunisian president meets Russian FM on ties

                STORY: Tunisian president meets Russian FM on ties SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Tunisian President Kais Saied stressed on Thursday his country's willingness to further strengthen the friendly ties and fruitful cooperation with Russia in various areas. During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Saied reviewed the historical relations between the two countries, the Tunisian presidency said in a statement. While reiterating his country's firm and unconditional support for the Palestinian people, Saied called on the international community to put an end to the brutal daily attacks targeting the Palestinian people. For his part, Lavrov expressed his country's readiness to further strengthen its close relations with Tunisia in a number of fields, including grains, energy, health, higher education, cultu

                  Malta inaugurates Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

                  STORY: Malta inaugurates Wildlife Rehabilitation Center SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference for the opening of Wildlife Rehabilitation Center 2. various of the center STORYLINE: Malta inaugurated the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center on Monday to provide improved shelter and rehabilitation facilities for injured wildlife, and a hub for environmental research and education. With an investment of 2.5 million euros (2.73 million U.S. dollars), co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, the center is currently offering care to nine sea turtles and seven hedgehogs. Located in a nature park on Malta's southeastern Delimara peninsula, the center was inaugurated by Minister for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise Miriam Dalli, and Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Chris Bonett. More than 20,000 native trees and shrubs were planted in the nature park, creating a thriving e

                    Portugal PM resigns over corruption scandal

                    STORY: Portugal PM resigns over corruption scandal SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Lisbon CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Antonio Costa making the announcement STORYLINE: Antonio Costa, prime minister of Portugal, resigned on Tuesday afternoon after becoming the target of an investigation into alleged government corruption. Costa submitted his resignation to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa earlier in the day. In a statement, Costa denied corruption accusations but said he preferred to step down to focus on his defense. The country's attorney general (AG) has already announced that a criminal case will be filed against Costa. The AG was also received by the Portuguese president, who was informed about the search operations that resulted in the arrest of five people, including Vitor Escaria, Costa's chief of staff. Infrastructure Minister Joao Galamba, and the President of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), Nuno Lacasta, were also

                      Chinese pangolins see continued recovery in the wild

                      STORY: Chinese pangolins see continued recovery in the wild DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese pangolins 2. various of protection efforts of Chinese pangolins 3. various of Chinese pangolins STORYLINE: Chinese pangolins have seen a steady recovery of their wild populations in recent years, with a marked improvement in their natural habitats, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. The animals have been found in 10 provinces around the country so far, including Guangdong, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian and Hainan, said Hua Yan, an official with a pangolin protection research center under the administration. Multiple breeding populations of Chinese pangolins have been found in some of the aforementioned regions, according to the administration. Pangolins are an ecologically important species, influencing the structure, function and health of forest ecosystems. Due to excessive hunting and habitat loss, wild