EU Provides RM7.2 Million Grant for ASEAN Peatland Management Project

February 26, 2011

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The European Union (EU) has allocated a grant of Euro 1.8 million (equivalent to RM7.2 million) to support the Sustainable Management of Peatland Forests in South East Asia (SEApeat) project, spanning a four-year duration. Vincent Piket, the EU Ambassador to Malaysia, announced this development in Kuala Selangor. The project’s implementation will be overseen by the Global Environment Centre (GEC), a Malaysian non-governmental organization (NGO) specializing in environmental matters.

While the project’s core management team is based in Malaysia, SEApeat boasts an extensive regional scope, encompassing other ASEAN member states with peatland forests, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. During the launch of the project, Ambassador Piket introduced its inaugural activity, known as “The Regional Training and Trainers Programme on Peatland Assessment and Management,” which brought together representatives from various ASEAN countries.

This initiative represents a significant step towards promoting the sustainable management of peatland forests in the region, thanks to the EU’s substantial financial support and collaborative efforts with the GEC and ASEAN nations.

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