On 6 July 2024, Leader Energy in collaboration with the Global Environment Centre (GEC), launched a Five-Year Mangrove Conservation and Climate Action for Sustainable Living Programme in the Merbok Forest Reserve, Kedah, Malaysia, with the support of the Kedah State Forestry Department and Sungai Muda River Basin Management (PLSM). The programme supported by a RM 1.9 million grant aims to:

• Restore and sustainably manage 10 hectares of degraded mangrove areas.

• Plant 18,000 mangrove trees over five years.

• Engage local communities and volunteers in conservation activities.

• Enhance carbon sequestration and coastal resilience.

The programme was inaugurated by planting 1,000 Rhizophora apiculata (Bakau minyak) mangroves by a total of 75 participants and volunteers from Leader Energy, GEC, related agencies, and the local community; marking the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem 2024.

This symbolic planting marks the beginning of a comprehensive rehabilitation and conservation effort that will unfold over the next five years.

By working hand-in-hand with GEC, the community and various key stakeholders, Leader Energy aims to restore the mangroves, enhance carbon sequestration, and contribute to sustainable community livelihood for a more resilient and sustainable net zero future for all.