Sabah CSO-SDG Alliance

26/02/2026

26/02/2026

Kudos to Trash Hero Kota Kinabalu for their efforts!

10/12/2025

10/12/2025

From June - September 2025, Ripple - Sabah Recycling Association carried out the CIRCLE Centre (Community Initiative for Recycling, Circular Learning & Education) project in Luyang and Pulau Gaya.

They launched a 4-day learning programme introducing participants to waste management, Sabah’s pollution issues, climate action, and the SDGs. Through hands-on activities, participants learned practical recycling and upcycling skills, and were empowered to run recycling campaigns and engage their own communities or schools 🍀

👇 Check out snippets from the programme here!
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CkE95JydL/

One observation shared was the challenge in reaching the targeted B40 communities in Kota Kinabalu. Participation mainly came from outside this group, and additional outreach to Gaya Island was needed to engage the intended beneficiaries.

19/11/2025

A new feature on our ongoing seagrass conservation efforts; authored by Michael Yap of Seagrass Guardians, has been published in ARA Magazine by 1StopBorneo Wildlife on Sept 2025 edition! 📖

Dive into the full story ("From Seagrass to Sustainability: A Journey of Conservation and Connection") on page 47: https://shorturl.at/FCWqh

This non-scientific publication highlights the importance of seagrass ecosystems, the communities connected to them, and the dedicated work happening on the ground. Seagrasses are often overlooked, yet they play a crucial role in supporting marine life, coastal protection, and local livelihoods 🌿🌊

05/11/2025

Our member, Urban Farmer x Urban Homefarming Sdn Bhd conducted a series of workshops in Keningau on organic farming basics, biofertilizer production, vermicast management, and organic pest control under the "Integrated Organic Farming & Vermicasting" project. The sessions were held on Saturdays: 19 July, 23 August, and 20 September 2025.

Through these activities, the community successfully built their own compost site, produced natural fertilizers, and maintained organic gardens using sustainable methods. Great job, Urban Farmer, for promoting eco-friendly farming practices! 🌿

22/10/2025

We’re proud to share that one of our SCSA members, Michael Yap from Seagrass Guardians, is among the authors of a new scientific publication titled “Blue Carbon Management Integrating Socioeconomic and Environmental Interconnectivity in Southeast Asia: An Urgent Climate Priority.” [DOI: 10:3389/fmars.2025.1642387]

Published in Frontiers in Marine Science on 9 September 2025, this study underscores the importance of managing blue carbon ecosystems such as seagrass meadows and mangroves, through approaches that connect environmental protection with community livelihoods across Southeast Asia 🌏

13/10/2025

Rain or shine, 37 heroes joined the Likas Bay Beach 2 cleanup and collected 243.5 kg of trash in just one hour! Big kudos to Trash Hero Kota Kinabalu, UNITAR students & DBKK for their awesome teamwork! ♻️

11/10/2025

The Town Hall Discussion on Plastic Reduction Policy in Tuaran was successfully held on 27th August, marking an important step for all stakeholders to recognise the threats of plastic pollution to our environment, food, and health, and the urgency to act now. The event brought together inspiring speakers and local champions sharing insights on zero waste practices, health impacts of plastic, and successful waste reduction initiatives. Well done, Zero Waste Sabah! 💚🌱