SEAD’s Regenerative Economy Roadmap: Empowering Communities, Restoring Ecosystems

This roadmap outlines a transformative journey toward building a regenerative economy in Malaysia, using bamboo as a key driver for environmental restoration, community empowerment, and sustainable economic growth by including FSC certification, co-op formation, and capacity building for rural communities.

SEAD invites stakeholders, from local communities to corporate partners, to collaborate and contribute to this shared vision for a climate-positive and inclusive future.

By transparently tracking progress through milestones, SEAD aims to inspire action, build trust, and set an example for sustainable development in the region.

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Dec
2024
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Restore 20 hectares of ex-mining land through bamboo agroforestry systems
The problem / challenges: Issue: Bamboo survival in hot, sandy soils like those in ex-mining areas (Kinta Nature Park, Malaysia) can be challenging due to high mortality rates require careful planting techniques, such as planting in cooler conditions (e.g., mornings) and consistent irrigation systems to improve success rates.

This milestone focuses on rehabilitating degraded ex-mining land through bamboo-based agroforestry, creating microhabitats and enhancing soil quality.

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Dec
2024
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Train and Equip 200 Sustainable Bamboo Harvesters
The problem / challenges: Issue: Limited access to education and tools slows down training adoption, hence SEAD must provide financial support for tools and literacy programs to ensure effective skill transfer and participation.

This milestone focuses on training local communities, including Orang Asli, to develop skills in sustainable bamboo harvesting, providing economic opportunities while preserving ecosystems.

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Jan
2025
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Launch the Bamboo Stewardship Malaysia (BSM) Framework
The problem / challenges: Coordinating with multiple stakeholders, from communities to regulators, to align on goals and implementation, so SEAD must streamline collaboration processes and secure long-term funding support.

BSM will serve as SEAD’s strategic roadmap, guiding progress toward its long-term 2040 goals of land restoration, CO₂ drawdown, and community empowerment.

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May
2025
ESG
Complete FSC Certification for Bamboo Villages
The problem / challenges: Complex documentation and compliance requirements for FSC certification create delays, so SEAD must work closely with local communities to meet FSC’s traceability and land management criteria. (They are trying to hire a Social Forestry Manager as of now to deal with this).

Obtaining FSC certification will ensure that SEAD’s bamboo production adheres to internationally recognized sustainable forestry standards.

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Nov
2025
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Establish 2 Bamboo Villages Under the BSM Framework
The problem / challenges: Lack of formal co-op structures in rural areas can create organizational hurdles, hence they must work with partners like Maybank to establish financial literacy and governance systems for co-op sustainability.

SEAD aims to create two Bamboo Villages as co-ops, empowering communities and ensuring economic resilience through sustainable bamboo cultivation and harvesting.

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Dec
2025
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Double Bamboo Supply Capacity to 2,000MT/Month
The problem / challenges: Scaling production without compromising sustainable harvesting practices.

Increasing bamboo supply capacity ensures SEAD can meet growing market demand while scaling its social and environmental impact.

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Dec
2025
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Expand Harvesting Permit Areas to 3,000 Hectares
The problem / challenges: Obtaining permits can be delayed due to bureaucratic processes (government).

Securing additional harvesting permits will allow SEAD to scale operations while contributing to ecosystem regeneration goals.

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2039
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Achieve 2 million metric tons (MT) of CO₂ sequestration annually
The problem / challenges: Issue: Accurate monitoring and verification of carbon sequestration require advanced tools and compliance with international frameworks like FSC and EUDR.

This long-term goal leverages bamboo’s triple compensation effect (carbon locked in ecosystems, durable products, and substitution for high-emission materials) to drive large-scale CO₂ drawdown.

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Train 100 Women as Bamboo Seedling Producers
The problem / challenges: Issue: Limited access to capital and resources for women in rural areas, hence SEAD must provide training programs with ongoing support to ensure participants succeed and remain engaged.

This initiative empowers women by involving them in seedling production, creating income opportunities and promoting gender equality.

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