Malaysian environment in crisis

• Corporate Author: Sahabat Alam Malaysia
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: [Georgetown] Penang, Malaysia Sahabat Alam Malaysia [2005?]
• Subjects: Environmental policy > Malaysia; Conservation of natural resources > Malaysia; Pollution > Malaysia; Malaysia > Environmental conditions
• Online Access: Click Here to View Status and Holdings.
• Physical Description: 223 pages illustrations 22 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references
• ISBN: 9789834082468

Sahabat Alam Malaysia assesses Malaysia's environmental quality, conservation record, what remains of its natural resources, our laws and policies, environmental justice and prevalent public attitudes towards the environment. This report contains the latest data about forests, biodiversity, freshwater and marine ecosystems, and the urban environment to international agreements are held up for scrutiny. Read the latest about the devastating consequences of the fast-track style of development on our natural resources, our health, quality of life and on ecosystems. Learn how communities have grappled with and overcome pressing environmental problems. See how the government measures up to its commitments.