Kuala lumpur: The Karnival Alam Kita (KAK) 2026, organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (NRES), continues in Johor to strengthen awareness and encourage community action to preserve the environment through green lifestyle practices.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Deputy Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability (NRES) Minister Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh stated that this year's KAK aims to bring information, technology, services, and opportunities directly to the people, showcasing how sustainability can be integrated into daily life. Syed Noh emphasised that the sustainability agenda is a collective responsibility, starting from home, school, workplace, and within the community.
Syed Noh highlighted the importance of simplifying complex issues related to natural resources and environmental sustainability, such as rare earth elements, minerals, electronic waste, climate change, and forestry, to make them relatable to the public. He stressed the need for effective communication to engage people in the sustainability movement.
The KAK 2026 launching ceremony at Dewan Muafakat Bukit Gambir witnessed the presence of NRES deputy secretary-general (Natural Resources) Datuk Khalid Mohamed and Tangkak district education officer Khairul Hizam Hassan. The event also marked the launch of the Young Environmental Ambassador Programme, aimed at training school teenagers to lead communities and families in sustainable practices.
Furthermore, the clean-up initiative KUDAH was implemented by the NRES Lestari Squad in collaboration with Bateriku (M) Sdn Bhd. This initiative aligns with the nation's green economy transformation and net zero carbon aspiration by 2050. During the activity, 37 kilograms of waste, including 17.3 kg of plastic bottles, were collected, contributing to a reduction of 43.2 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.
KAK 2026 includes interactive activities with government agencies, NGOs, and strategic partners. These activities feature campaigns for recycling electronic waste and used cooking oil, biodiversity awareness exhibitions, and sales of green products.