{"content":"Building Partnerships for the Environment\n-----------------------------------------\n\nEstablished in 1998, GEC focuses on addressing environmental issues of global importance with a strong focus on river basin, wetlands, biodiversity and climate change through partnerships with similar-minded agencies worldwide.\n\n[![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxNTM2IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjU1MiIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDE1MzYgNTUyIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBzdHlsZT0iZmlsbDojY2ZkNGRiO2ZpbGwtb3BhY2l0eTogMC4xOyIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)](/vacancies/)\n\n[![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxNTM2IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjU1MyIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDE1MzYgNTUzIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBzdHlsZT0iZmlsbDojY2ZkNGRiO2ZpbGwtb3BhY2l0eTogMC4xOyIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https://gec.org.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/poster_asean_fire_alert_v20250209.pdf)\n\n![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxNTM2IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjU1MyIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDE1MzYgNTUzIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBzdHlsZT0iZmlsbDojY2ZkNGRiO2ZpbGwtb3BhY2l0eTogMC4xOyIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\n![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIxNTM2IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjU1MyIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDE1MzYgNTUzIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBzdHlsZT0iZmlsbDojY2ZkNGRiO2ZpbGwtb3BhY2l0eTogMC4xOyIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)\n\nProgrammes\n----------\n\n*   Programme\n\n#### Forest & Coastal Programme\n\nTo support the protection and sustainable use of forests and wetlands through integrated management of biodiversity conservation, ecosystem-based risk reduction and climate change.\n\n*   Programme\n\n#### Peatland Programme\n\nTo enable sustainable peatland conservation and use through multi-stakeholder partnerships in ecosystem restoration and climate change mitigation.\n\n*   Programme\n\n#### Outreach & Partnership Programme\n\nTo enhance awareness, capacity and stimulate the action as well as promote sustainable partnerships between different organisations and sectors to safeguard the environment.\n\n*   Programme\n\n#### River Care Programme\n\nTo promote and support integrated management of river basins and water resources with particular focus on stakeholder engagement, community participation, waste management, biodiversity and wetland conservation and/or through nature-based solutions as well citizen science approaches.\n\nInitiatives\n-----------\n\n*   Initiatives\n\n#### National River Care Fund\n\nA Small Grant Programme initiated by GEC to support local community, community-based/non-profit organisations and educational institutions to pursue their own river conservation initiatives.\n\n*   Initiatives\n\n#### GEC Community Network\n\nGCN is established to provide a platform that unites both existing and future community partners of GEC. It will foster the sharing of experience, lessons learned and strengthen capacity of these communities for environmental stewardship and organisation’s sustainability.\n\nNews & Media\n------------\n\n*   [Media Release](/news-category/media-release/)\n*   [GEC In The News](/news-category/gec-in-the-news/)\n*   [GEC On Air](/news-category/gec-on-air/)\n*   [Event & Engagement](/news-category/event/)\n\n*   11-Mar-2026\n*   [Ecotourism](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/ecotourism/), [River Care Programme](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/river-care-programme/)\n\n*   10-Mar-2026\n*   [Ecotourism](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/ecotourism/), [River Care Programme](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/river-care-programme/)\n\n*   05-Mar-2026\n*   [River](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/river/)\n\n*   27-Feb-2026\n*   [Community Empowerment](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/community-empowerment/), [Conservation](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/conservation/), [Mangrove](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/mangrove/)\n\n*   26-Feb-2026\n*   [Community Empowerment](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/community-empowerment/), [Conservation](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/conservation/), [Mangrove](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/mangrove/)\n\n*   06-Feb-2026\n*   [Ecotourism](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/ecotourism/)\n\n*   06-Feb-2026\n*   [Ecotourism](https://gec.org.my/news-tag/ecotourism/)\n\n![Cover for Global Environment Centre](https://scontent-kul3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/482024457_1048821973938238_5011289255578582091_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=351699&_nc_ohc=Q-ILgon4v1sQ7kNvwE2_B-d&_nc_oc=Adnfbi82GbB-nmFN91awz-2aA5VfJzTpM_TIK1RCggqHkxDGFoDVm72VKzqLuA85rCI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-kul3-1.xx&edm=AJdBtusEAAAA&_nc_gid=cilxAcCCJAcKQU3uvLZm1w&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQEjqfVxMkDj2b9OFs1pHD1esCCKha9q58NgoOqW7xdMbWvBoMSvuwXKAQC_Ffj453L4vUSVoFfMIA&oh=00_AfyDvvGqkfsS0FEqEi8QdwPVzMvYRSo4uSAMgY91hdmVFQ&oe=69B670D7)\n\nComments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons\n\n[ASEAN](https://facebook.com/52094913853)’s peatlands are among the most significant carbon stores in the world. Through the EnCORE Wetlands project, the [ASEAN](https://facebook.com/52094913853)\\-UK Green Transition Fund (GTF) is supporting [ASEAN](https://facebook.com/52094913853) to build the evidence base needed to conserve and manage peatlands as critical carbon sinks for a climate resilient Southeast Asia.Experts and practitioners from across the region convened in Putrajaya, Malaysia, to develop a regional toolkit for estimating carbon stocks and greenhouse gas emissions in [ASEAN](https://facebook.com/52094913853) peatlands. The workshop generated critical methodological insights and identified capacity needs to support stronger, more consistent peatland assessment across [ASEAN](https://facebook.com/52094913853) Member States.The toolkit will equip policymakers and land managers with the evidence they need to take informed, impactful action on peatland conservation and emissions reduction across the region.[ASEAN](https://facebook.com/52094913853)UK Mission to [ASEAN](https://facebook.com/52094913853)[ASEAN](https://facebook.com/52094913853) Centre for Biodiversity[#EnCOREWetlands](https://facebook.com/9831878356907509) [#ClimateAction](https://facebook.com/345068655597736) #[ASEAN](https://facebook.com/52094913853)UKGTF #UK[ASEAN](https://facebook.com/52094913853) [#ThrivingPartnership](https://facebook.com/1017224671646581) ... 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Global Environment Centre in Malaysia building Partnerships for the Environment ----------------------------------------- Established in 1998, GEC focuses on addressing environmental issues of global importance with a strong focus on river basin, wetlands, biodiversity and climate change through partnerships with similar-minded agencies worldwide.","expertise_signals":["software development","digital services","innovation","technical support","service"]}