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On the 11th of October 2023, Climate Governance Malaysia convened the second session of its webinar series titled "100% Electrified Buildings and Communities." This event commenced with an introduction by Datuk Ahmad Johan Raslan, a council member of CGM and the Director of Sime Darby Properties, shedding light on CGM's mission to guide companies in an effective climate transition strategy. Sean Armstrong, Managing Principal of Redwood Energy, presented insights into prevaili

On October 4th, 2023, Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) and the U.S. Embassy to Malaysia came together to host the inaugural session of a webinar series entitled "100% Electrified Buildings and Communities: Electrifying Your Beloved Homes." This collaborative effort was designed to catalyze a transformative shift in the way homes are powered throughout Malaysia. Datuk Ahmad Johan Raslan, a council member of CGM and the Director of Sime Darby Group, and Grace Choi, the Cultura

The National Climate Governance Summit 2023 (NCGS) provided invaluable insights and discussions from our esteemed speakers and panellists. Over the course of 3 days, they discussed topics ranging from financial barriers for developing countries in climate action to the role of SMEs in sustainable practices. They also delved into issues like net-zero commitments, the importance of ESG for SMEs, and the necessity of strong institutions for a just transition. The speakers also e

5-7 September 2023 | Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia Register to attend virtually or physically here . Live Blog [updated 9 August 2023] Program book unveiled! Be the first to read this here. [updated 8 August 2023] Climate Governance Malaysia has been working hard to launch the first National Climate Governance Summit targeting SMEs and we are delighted to feature more than 70 thought leaders who are keen sustainability practitioners, including the keynote by HH Pemangku

In his engaging opening remarks, Dr. Gary Theseira, council member of Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM), exuded warmth and enthusiasm as...

Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar, the Chair of Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM), welcomed the participants to our ERCST Carbon Webinar series – the second session in a four-webinar series focused on the crucial topic of carbon pricing. The series was jointly curated with Andrei Marcu, the founder and executive director of the European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST), a renowned think tank analysing and promoting climate policies within the European

This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on July 24, 2023 - July 30, 2023 I have been extremely privileged to have seen some of the wildlife of this mega­diverse country up close, and I have many memories to take with me back to the UK: a nesting hornbill in Terengganu; a fleeting glimpse of a clouded leopard in the Danum Valley; and the wonder of the bats of the Mulu caves. As I conclude my four years as British High Commissioner to Malaysia, I want to

A crisis can bring out the best in critical thinking — a prized attribute of leadership — especially in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment. Now, more than ever, facing the climate crisis head on, we are relying on the directors of company boards to have essential leadership skills such as critical thinking, strategic thinking and managing market and regulatory ambiguity. Human civilization has thrived over millennia within a very narrow climatic envelop

His Excellency, Mr. Brian Mc Feeters, US Ambassador to Malaysia, in his brief welcome remarks highlighted the objectives of US Foreign...

Witten on 25 February 2023 While the climate emergency requires an all of government and whole of society approach, the rakyat do expect government to take a firm lead. We are collectively facing a crisis of our own making which will get progressively worse. Companies and civil society will do our best – and the efforts of Climate Governance Malaysia with its partners have mobilized many in industry to engage in a multi-stakeholder platform to crowdsource for hyper-localised

Edge Weekly Human civilisation has been thriving for thousands of years within a narrow envelope of a stable climate. However, the extreme weather we are beginning to face exacerbates the already severe threats to our ability to survive and thrive. Just as earthquake planning is acculturated in certain countries, so too climate education needs to be acculturated, especially in this region, which is disproportionately affected by climate change. The analogy would be putting yo

Malaysia’s oil and gas reserves have been a source of resilience in recent months, amid heightened concerns over energy security due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the decades ahead, though, the country needs to wean itself off fossil fuels and prepare for a low-carbon future. The transition away from oil and gas poses an enormous transition risk for Malaysia, which relies heavily on the sector for its revenues. State-owned Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) this year is

On 12 October 2022, Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) hosted the Global Summit 2022: Ambition to Action, a 24-hour virtual conference spanning the globe and bringingtogether highly motivated board members and other eminent speakers who champion effective climate governance. Climate Governance Malaysia is the secretariat for the ASEAN Climate Governance Network (ACGN) – which is supported by all institutes of directors in the region curated a series of 4 sessions for this 2

On 12 October 2022, Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) hosted the Global Summit 2022: Ambition to Action, a 24-hour virtual conference spanning the globe and bringingtogether highly motivated board members and other eminent speakers who champion effective climate governance. Climate Governance Malaysia is the secretariat for the ASEAN Climate Governance Network (ACGN) – which is supported by all institutes of directors in the region curated a series of 4 sessions for this 2

On 12 October 2022, Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) hosted the Global Summit 2022: Ambition to Action, a 24-hour virtual conference...

On 12 October 2022, Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) hosted the Global Summit 2022: Ambition to Action, a 24-hour virtual conference spanning the globe and bringing together highly motivated board members and other eminent speakers who champion effective climate governance. Climate Governance Malaysia is the secretariat for the ASEAN Climate Governance Network (ACGN) – which is supported by all institutes of directors in the region curated a series of 4 sessions for this

The Edge Markets Karina Litvack, Founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) Karina Litvack, whose calling is to persuade listed company boards that it is their business to take action on climate change, has a tough mission. As the founder and chairman of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Climate Governance Initiative (CGI), she has to deal with directors who block her moves at every step. Often, they are adamant in sticking to

The race to net-zero is on, with countries and companies pledging to reduce their carbon emissions in the next few decades. This is all done in hopes of limiting the rise in global average temperatures to below 1.5°C. If it goes beyond that number, there will be irreversible impacts on the earth and our way of living. This climate target-setting language, however, often uses scientific terminologies and acronyms that may not make sense to the general public. Here are some com

In this series of Conversations on Climate Governance by ACGN-SFIA webinar, the panelists discussed climate change and the banking...