Our Strategic Approach

Sustainability is one of the core commitments shaping our approach throughout this edition of the DRAPAC assembly. As a cornerstone convening for digital rights advocates and internet freedom champions in Asia-Pacific, DRAPAC25 celebrates the power of in-person connections and exchanges.

While these connections and exchanges are invaluable, it is vital to acknowledge and mitigate the environmental and social impacts of hosting an event of this scale. Our approach towards sustainability anchors on the following strategies:

Reducing single-use plastics – DRAPAC25 will actively eliminate unnecessary single-use plastics across all event operations, prioritising reusable and biodegradable alternatives.

Encouraging reuse and repair – We will limit the production of new materials and items for the event by repurposing existing ones and ensuring anything new we produce are usable in the future.

Enabling access to sustainable mobility – To minimise carbon emissions from travel, the organisers will focus on selecting a location that prioritises sustainable transportation options.

Incentivising sustainable practices – All event merchandise and giveaways will reflect sustainable values, encouraging mindful consumption rather than excess.

Optimising consumption of resources – Energy and water conservation will be prioritised through venue selection and operational efficiency.

Practical Guide for Attendees

Use public transit to get around – Kuala Lumpur has a reliable rail network. You may refer to the integrated transit map to navigate around the city.

Bring your own lanyard – We request everyone to bring a used lanyard from a past event. If you have more, please bring extra lanyards to give to other attendees.

Bring a reusable bottle or cup – We will provide drinking water stations at the venue where you can refill your reusable bottle or cup for FREE rather than paying for bottled water.

Pack leftovers for your next meal – To reduce food waste, you may pack leftovers to take home after the event. We will provide sustainable food containers if you do not bring your own.

Only take what you need – Some things are available for FREE but you should only take what you need to use or consume. Please leave the rest for others.

Supporting Local Initiatives

Learn more about initiatives in Malaysia and contribute to the protection the environment and the promotion sustainability:

Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY) is a climate justice and feminist organisation led by young people in Malaysia championing rights based approach in climate governance.

Reef Check Malaysia is an NGO and part of the worldwide Reef Check network focusing on coral reef monitoring and island-based educational programs.

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) or Friends’ of the Earth Malaysia is an independent non-profit organisation established to ensure that our development choices and management of natural resources are sustainable and ecologically sound, guided by the principles of environmental justice.

Taman Tugu Malaysia is a 66-acre urban green lung and recreational site in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

Tengah Island Conservation works on conservation, environmental protection, sustainability, and empowering communities to become stewards of the environment.