Urban Hijau - Sustainable Urban Farm, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Operator: Urban Hijau (Social Enterprise)
Overview
Sustainable urban farm established in 2015 in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Uses permaculture principles to advance food production, waste management, and sustainable living innovation. Operates as social enterprise, serving as a driver for urban agriculture and environmental education in Malaysia. Combines food production with waste reduction and circular resource management.
Citizen participation
Community participation and education based on permaculture principles
Operating model
Social enterprise model for sustainable agriculture and environmental education
Impact
Practical advancement of urban agriculture, education in sustainable lifestyles, waste reduction and circular economy implementation
Crops
- vegetables
- herbs
- native plants
Scale
Sustainable urban farm in the heart of Kuala Lumpur
Sources（2）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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