WITH the climate crisis becoming one of the highly-discussed topics today, social enterprise group Biji-Biji Initiative and the US Embassy Kuala Lumpur, are organising an exhibition called Planet Us.
The exhibition is aimed at educating and inspiring Malaysian youths to tackle the climate crisis and contribute to a sustainable future.
The exhibition is taking place at The Square, Publika Shopping Gallery Kuala Lumpur, from Feb 15 to 19, before moving to Taman Tugu from Feb 24 to 26, 2023.
US Embassy Kuala Lumpur's counsellor of public affairs, Melinda Masonis said Planet Us has continued to inform and educate thousands of young Malaysians about the impact of daily actions on the environment.
"Planet Us has two objectives. First, we want to educate and inform you about sustainability and climate change, and empower you with practical tools and steps you can take to not only decrease your own ecological footprint but also encourage, motivate, and rally your communities to do the same," she said.
Biji-Biji initiative and Me.reka's group chief executive officer, Rashvin Pal Singh said they kicked off Planet Us in 2022, tackling five states (Sarawak, Kedah, Kelantan, Sabah, Penang, and Kuala Lumpur) with clear goals in mind.
"We want to increase awareness amongst Malaysians on the importance of environmental sustainability and understanding their roles within it. We also want to instil sustainable habits within youths through actionable steps, and implement sustainable solutions to create a positive environmental change," he added.
Visitors can enjoy the workshops in the exhibit on topics such as edible gardening, zero-waste living, and upcycling, as well as join the physical exhibition that tackles topics such as urban sustainability, wildlife protection, and preservation of marine resources.
Apart from joining the interactive games, learning sessions, and even an augmented reality (AR) booth, those who cannot make it can also play the Planet Us online game via their website which integrates a gamified version of the exhibit.
Also, participants can virtually join the Planet Us upcycling competition that teaches you how to turn trash into treasure to reduce waste.
So far, 6,000 Malaysians have made environmental pledges on the website while hundreds have joined the upcycling competition.
The winners will be announced during the finale and will receive microgrants worth up to RM5,000.
