Leveraging the expertise of institutions in East Malaysia for a sustainable aquatic food system

From
WorldFish
Published on
16.09.22
Impact Area
Climate adaptation & mitigation, Environmental health & biodiversity, Gender equality, youth & social inclusion, Nutrition, health & food security, Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs

Sarawak Biodiversity Centre briefing Shakuntala Thilsted on their Algae Cultivation Facility. Photo by Sean Lee Kuan Shern

East Malaysia, separated from Peninsular Malaysia by the South China Sea, comprises the Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak. With a landmass that is 50 percent larger and a coastline 40 percent longer than Peninsular Malaysia, East Malaysia has a lot to offer in terms of biodiversity.