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Demystifying environmental concepts

o SaraCarbon and LearnaDo EdTech launch first-of-its-kind STEM toolkit

allowing families, educators, and organisations to bring climate literacy into their own homes and boardrooms. LearnaDo EdTech co-founder Piravin Raj said: “Our mission with ‘Guardian of the Tower’ is to strip away the intimidating jargon of environmental science. “By using a game everyone knows – Jenga – we are building a first-principles understanding of structural integrity and climate logic. “This is just the beginning; this kit serves as the blueprint for a future series of toolkits aimed at making climate literacy accessible to every student in Malaysia and beyond.” The partnership underscores a shared vision between LearnaDo’s educational innovation and SaraCarbon’s regional sustainability leadership. For the Samling Group, this initiative represents a deep investment in the human capital of Sarawak.

sustainability and communication head Yeoh Melissa said: “At SaraCarbon, we believe that the future of Sarawak’s economy lies in our ability to protect and value our natural assets. ‘Guardian of the Tower’ is a vital tool in our community education arsenal. “By educating the next generation on Nature-Based Solutions today, we are ensuring they have the knowledge to lead the carbon markets of tomorrow. “We are proud to collaborate with LearnaDo to turn these complex global goals into a hands-on community reality.” Beyond the classroom, the “Guardian of the Tower” project is set for commercial expansion. While currently being deployed in a series of “Go to School” campaigns across Sarawak, LearnaDo has confirmed that the custom-designed Jenga STEM blocks will be available for mass commercial sale soon,

aim to help young people better understand these interconnected environmental challenges and the importance of protecting natural ecosystems. By introducing concepts such as Nature-Based Solutions, forest conservation and carbon sequestration in an engaging and practical way, the programme encourages students to see themselves as part of the solution and to develop a stronger sense of responsibility towards the environment. The “Guardian of the Tower” kit is the first educational tool of its kind to utilise game-based mechanics to teach students and the community about Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). By interacting with custom designed Jenga blocks and a card game, participants visualise how the stability of a physical structure mirrors the delicate balance of forest ecosystems and carbon sequestration. Samling Group of Companies

MARUDI: SaraCarbon, a subsidiary of the Samling Group of Companies, and LearnaDo EdTech recently launched “Guardian of the Tower”, a revolutionary Jenga-based STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) toolkit designed to demystify complex environmental concepts. In a move to localise climate education, the toolkit serves as a bridge between abstract global science and the tangible preservation of Sarawak’s natural landscapes. The programme held at SMK Marudi, marked the first-ever implementation of the “Guardian of the Tower” programme in a school. A total of 105 Form 3 students participated in the programme, giving students the opportunity to

explore environmental concepts through an interactive, hands-on learning experience. The launch comes at a particularly relevant time, as Sarawak is experiencing haze conditions that underscore the importance of greater public awareness and understanding of environmental issues. The current situation highlights the close relationship between forests, responsible land management, air quality and climate, and serves as a timely reminder that environmental challenges are not distant or abstract – they can have a direct and tangible impact on communities, schools and everyday life. Through Guardian of the Tower, SaraCarbon and LearnaDo EdTech

SC developing Sukuk Prisma SDG to fund climate adaptation KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is developing a new shariah-based framework, known as Sukuk Prisma SDG, to facilitate non-ringgit sukuk issuances that support climate adaptation, resilience and other national sustainable development priorities. SC chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi said the proposed framework will be built directly upon the regulator’s existing Sustainable and Responsible Investment (SRI) Sukuk Framework. “The idea is to focus on non-ringgit sukuk issuances that translate national priorities into clear, credible and globally recognisable purposes under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he said in a statement. He said Sukuk Prisma SDG will be aligned with the Maqasid al-Shariah Guidance issued by the SC, while adopting the Asean Taxonomy and international green bond principles. Mohammad Faiz said the proposed framework remained a work in progress, with the SC welcoming feedback on the initiative and other ideas to finance climate adaptation and resilience. He said the need for sustainable and responsible finance has become increasingly urgent, requiring regulators, market institutions and other stakeholders to translate climate ambitions into concrete action. For the SC, he said the priority is to facilitate the funding required to help economies adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change. However, resilience must be embedded across economies through enabling market infrastructure and clearer adaptation-focused frameworks, including National Adaptation Plans that allow climate outcomes to be measured and verified. “Without these foundations, scaling private capital towards climate resilience will remain constrained because investors cannot underwrite what they cannot measure,” he said. Mohammad Faiz said stakeholders must also reconsider how returns are defined and risks assessed, including whether economic growth adequately accounts for the broader consequences of investment and development decisions. – Bernama

Partnership to drive sustainable prawn farming KUALA LUMPUR: Camaroe Bhd, Sustainno Sdn Bhd and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and smart energy management technologies across Camaroe’s prawn aquaculture facilities in Malaysia. The collaboration supports Camaroe’s Sustainable Aquaculture Green Digital Power solutions, as well as providing its technical expertise and marketing consultancy services. and that the company is investing in its own solar tracking technology to bring that cost down further. “Aquaculture operates under operationally intensive and demanding conditions. In an industry defined by thin margins and biological variability, energy is one of the few significant operating costs that farms can actively optimise. (From left) Sustainno business development director Vince Chua; Lau; Camaroe executive director Low Saw Cheng; Teoh; Chong; and Huawei Malaysia Malaysia digital power marketing and solution sales department director Damon Leong following the MoU signing ceremony.

“This collaboration marks an important step in Camaroe’s green transformation journey. We believe technology and sustainability must work hand in hand to make aquaculture more productive, energy-efficient and resilient. By integrating smart digital solutions, renewable energy and intelligent operational systems, we are transforming Camaroe into a technology-driven, sustainable and globally competitive aquaculture business – creating long-term value through innovation, operational excellence and responsible growth,” said Camaroe managing director, Teoh Han Boon. “Ten years ago, off-grid was what you did when there was no other choice. With today’s solar and battery costs, it is often the better choice - built in months instead of years and with a cost of energy that is known for the next twenty years,” said Sustainno founder and technical director, Lau Tzeh Wei. He added that Sustainno’s focus is not on the price of equipment but on the cost of every kilowatt-hour over the life of the system

With Huawei Digital Power’s Next Gen Microgrid solution, we will support Camaroe in gaining greater visibility and control over its energy consumption, enabling smarter energy management, improved operational efficiency and sustainable long-term growth,” said Huawei Malaysia executive vice president of digital power business, Chong Chern Peng. Huawei is committed to integrating digital and power electronics technologies, developing clean power and enabling energy digitalisation to drive the energy revolution for a better, greener future. This collaboration marks the company’s first foray into the agriculture sphere in Malaysia, further solidifying the role of green energy as a primary power source, in line with the nation’s carbon neutrality goals.

Transformation Roadmap by integrating Huawei’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Smart Photovoltaic (SPV) and Energy Storage System (ESS) technologies into its prawn aquaculture operations to improve energy efficiency, reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources, minimise energy waste and optimise operational costs. As the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) partner, Sustainno will oversee site assessments, feasibility studies, system design, equipment procurement and delivery, deployment, performance validation, operational training and post-installation technical support. Huawei Malaysia will be the technology backbone for the initiative through its Huawei

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