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The Heat on Peat - A Look at Tropical Peat Swamp Forests

Law Yao Hua, Environmental Journalist and Co-founder, Macaranga

25-Sep-24 15:00

The Heat on Peat - A Look at Tropical Peat Swamp Forests

The Mak Jintan peat swamp forest in Terengganu is the last known virgin peat swamp in Peninsular Malaysia. Peatlands are essential ecosystems, teeming with biodiversity and playing a critical role in carbon storage and water regulation. So when plans emerged to convert the Mak Jintan peat swamp forest into an oil palm plantation, it sparked significant concern among scientists, conservationists, and even an industry regulator. We speak to Law Yao Hua, an environmental journalist and co-founder of environmental journalism portal Macaranga, about his recent investigations into this project, and we also explore the importance of these fragile ecosystems, and discuss sustainable ways to protect and manage them. 


Image Credit: YH Law

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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Categories:  environment

Tags:  carbon sequestration,  ecosystem degradation,  the bigger picture,  earth matters,  peat swamp forests,  climate crisis,  deforestation,  macaranga,  biodiversity,  palm oil plantation, 


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