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Have you ever wondered what evidence shows that our climate is actually changing, or why the current warming is different from natural shifts Earth has experienced in the past? You might have questioned how climate change will affect the place where you live, or what actions you can take that actually make a real difference. Maybe you have even wanted to talk to friends or family about climate change but were not sure where to start. These are questions many of us share, and

" How IIAs and ISDS can interfere with the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment " Date : 28 November 2025 Speakers: Prof. Dr. Jomo Kwame Sundaram , Research Advisor, Khazanah Research Institute  Kiu Jia Yaw , Chair, Bar Council Environment & Climate Change Committee;  Sustainability Lawyer, Kiu & Co. Astrid Puentes Riaño , UN Special Rapporteur. Moderator: Elizabeth Wu, Lead Advisor, Environmental Justice and Transnational Governance, Climate Governance Malay

"Legal Levers for Green Investment in ASEAN: What Works, What Does Not and the Way Forward" Date : 6 November 2025 Speakers: Lisa Sachs, Director, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment Karl Godderis,  CEO, EuroCham Malaysia Kiu Jia Yaw,  Chair of the Bar Council Environment & Climate Change Committee | Sustainable Development Lawyer, Kiu & Co Moderator: Elizabeth Wu, Lead Advisor, Environmental Justice and Transnational Governance, Climate Governance Malaysia The session

“IIA and ISDS – mis-alignment with Paris Agreement goals, depoliticisation and system transformation?” Date : 28 October 2025 Speakers: T oby Landau KC, Barrister, Advocate and Arbitrator, Duxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice). Dato’ Mary Lim Thiam Suan, Retired Federal Court Judge of Malaysia, Director, Asian International Arbitration Centre, AIAC(Malaysia) Kwong Chiew Ee, Co-Deputy Chair of the Environment & Climate Change Committee, Malaysian Bar Council, Partne

Speaker: Ms Liza Jansen, Head of Responsible Investment at Prudential Moderator: Dato’ Seri Johan Raslan, Council Member, Climate Governance Malaysia The 4th Session of the Climate Governance Malaysia’s Directors’ Masterclass Series 2025 was held on Friday, 31 October 2025.  Moderated by Dato’ Seri Johan Raslan, this session explored how institutional investors manage climate risks and avoid biases in investment decisions. Liza Jansen who is the Head of Responsible Investment

At the Climate Governance India Summit 2025, Dr. Shailesh Haribhakti delivered a powerful call to action on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) — or, as he prefers, Augmented Intelligence — can redefine the way humanity responds to the climate crisis. ⁠“For the first time, humankind possesses the computational power to see the planet as one living, breathing organism — to sense its pain and to design its healing in real time.” Dr. Haribhakti emphasized that AI is not merely a t

Observations from Ar. (Dr.) Serina Hijjas, CGM Council member                This Year’s Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Roundtable, themed  Guardians of the Earth: Climate Action Through the Lens of Maqasid al-Shariah convened in Kuala Lumpur on the 30 September with leading global scholars, thought leaders, and policymakers & financial stewards to explore ethical and moral imperatives in addressing the climate crisis and

By  Tan Sri Tommy Thomas , Attorney General: 2018-2020 Elizabeth Wu , Lawyer, Environmental Justice and Transnational Governance Kiu Jia Yaw , Sustainable Development Lawyer, Kiu & Co On 11 August 2025, Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) and Kiu & Co co-organised an online fireside chat session examining the landmark advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered on 23 July 2025. The opinion addresses states’ obligations under international law in relat

By Gautier Desme, Head of Nature Research & Methodology, S&P Global Sustainable1 Terence Teoh, Associate Director, Climate & Sustainability Services, S&P Global Sustainable1 Opening and Closing Remarks by Ar. (Dr.) Serina Hijjas, Council Member, Climate Governance Malaysia The second session of Climate Governance Malaysia’s Directors’ Masterclass Series 2025  was held on 24 June 2025, in partnership with S&P Global Sustainable1. The session introduced participants to the e

The Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) Conversations Series provides a dynamic forum for corporate leaders to engage directly with global experts and peers. These sessions deliver timely insights into emerging trends, regulatory developments, and actionable strategies that are shaping corporate climate ambition. Held on 9 May 2025, the inaugural session of the series focused on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), featuring Tony Goldner, CEO of the TNF

After months of careful planning, the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2024 has come to a successful close. We extend our deepest gratitude to our distinguished speakers, sponsors, and partners for their unwavering support and invaluable contributions. This year’s summit brought together 85 esteemed speakers, with YB Nik, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), headlining the event. We are very grateful to have the backing of 12 sponsor

Malaysia is grappling with significant deforestation challenges that threaten its global standing, resource security, and market access....

On July 17th, 2024, industry leaders and directors convened at the Asia School of Business for the "Director's Masterclass Series 2024: Latest Developments in Climate: Aligned Executive Compensation." This Masterclass, in collaboration with FIDE FORUM, delved into the critical role of aligned executive compensation in advancing the climate agenda and promoting environmental sustainability within organizations.   Dr. Gary Theseira, Director of Climate Governance Malaysia, bega

The first ever global stocktake that was presented at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28) in November 2023 found that the world is not on track to achieve the goals set out in Paris in 2015. This was of no surprise to anyone. The report went on to highlight the need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 43%, 60% and 84% from 2019 levels by 2030, 2035 and 2050 respectively to limit global warming to 1.5°C. For pers

With the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disaster situations, the Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM), or Malaysian Civil Defence Force, has seen rising demand for its services in recent years. As climate change worsens, APM is being called upon to respond to a broader range of disasters, including floods, landslides, tropical storms and extreme heat events. These disasters not only endanger public safety but also put a strain on infrastructure, resou

Malaysia has been grappling with the challenge of floods, which account for 85% of natural disasters in the country since 2000. The threat of flooding is expected to worsen, potentially costing up to 4.1% of Malaysia's GDP in 2030 and increasing unemployment rates. Reference In response to this growing threat, the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur hosted a roundtable event to discuss effective flood management and responses in cities,   with support from partners includ

On 5 March, CGM hosted The 2023 Hornbill Award Ceremony, commenced with an opening speech by Dato Henry Barlow, a council member of the organization. He commended outstanding contributions to climate action and biodiversity conservation. Going beyond corporate governance, the ceremony aims to steer companies towards effective climate transition strategies while recognizing the dedication of NGOs and CSOs in biodiversity preservation. Aligned with national and global commitmen

With the dust still settling on the COP28 climate summit, the Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) team convened a group of climate specialists to discuss the key conclusions of the two-week event in Dubai.    In welcoming the audience, the chairperson of CGM, Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar reminded that it had been exactly three months since the start of COP28 in Dubai, the largest COP, arguably the most inclusive ever, and we had the benefit of hearing from the Natural Resources

Dear CGM Members,   We hope this message finds you well and thriving in the new year! We are thrilled to share some exciting news that has been eagerly awaited-the release of our highly anticipated Impact Report for 2023.   This report isn't your typical data dump; it's a celebration of your dedication and support, etched into every success story and milestone achieved. From groundbreaking initiatives to heartwarming testimonials, this report encapsulates the essence of our j

COP28 was the most important COP since the Paris Agreement in 2015. 2023 is the year of the Global Stocktake, halfway to 2030. Progress...