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Speaker: Roshan Thiran, Founder and Chief Kuli, Leaderonomics Moderator: Datin Sri Sunita Rajakumar, Founder, Climate Governance Malaysia The masterclass examined the leadership qualities required for chairpersons, boards of directors and senior executives to navigate the climate crisis amid technological disruption, economic uncertainty and organisational transformation. Roshan Thiran emphasis that meaningful organizational transformation begins internally, through changes

How can the private sector advance sustainability through practical approaches, cross-border knowledge sharing and collaboration? The Malaysia-Netherlands Dialogue: Private Sector Approaches to Sustainability brought together speakers, moderators and participants for six webinar sessions exploring critical sustainability challenges and approaches across different sectors. Running from March through September 2026, the series covered a range of topics — from freshwater resourc

The CGM Climate and Law Conference 2026 brought together perspectives from the legal, policy, business and sustainability communities to examine how climate commitments and emerging legal developments are shaping laws, regulatory frameworks and corporate governance. Held from 21 to 23 September 2026, the three-day conference explored global developments in climate law and litigation, alongside the implications for businesses, policymakers and legal practitioners navigating Ma

12 October 2026 Opening remarks by: Dr. Gary Theseira, Chair of the Council, Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) Speakers: Liselotte Hägertz Engstam, Chair, Boards Impact Forum Fernanda Torre, COO, Boards Impact Forum Yang Mulia Tunku Dato Seri Mahmood Fawzy, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director and Risk Committee Chair of HSBC Organised by Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) in collaboration with Boards Impact Forum, the webinar explored how corporate boards can navigate th

Remarks by: His Excellency Michel Deelen, Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Malaysia Dr. Gary Theseira, Chair of the Council, Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) Keynote Speaker: Natalia Walczak, Corporate Relations Manager, European Biogas Association Panellists: Cynthia Ong, Chief Executive Facilitator and Board Director, Forever Sabah Berhad and LEAP (Land Empowerment Animals People) Kevin Low, Principal, Blunomy This session examined the potential

The National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2026 brought together leaders from business, government, academia, civil society and other sectors to explore climate governance and pathways towards resilience under the theme “Resilience in a Hothouse World”. Held from 3 to 7 August 2026, the Summit provided a platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing and collaboration on the governance, financial and practical approaches needed to address climate-related challenges. The fourth

Speaker: Shaun Adam, Community Lead for Regional and Global Cooperation, Asia-Pacific, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Moderator: Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar, Founder, Non Independent Director, Member of Council The session explored what security means for a business when the systems around it become less reliable. The moderator framed the discussion beyond borders and defence, asking whether people can access food and water, whether power and transport will stay dependabl

Speaker: Ian Monroe, President and Chief Investment Officer, Etho Capital; Moderator: Ar. Dr. Serina Hijjas, Council Member, CGM The masterclass examined how the climate transition is reshaping markets, business models and investment priorities, and why these shifts now sit squarely within the board's remit rather than with sustainability teams alone. Ian set the tone by arguing that net zero by 2050 is far too little, too late. With the world already past the 1.5°C threshold

What happens to nature ultimately happens to us. This was a central message of the Planetary Health Forum, “From Global Climate Evidence to Malaysia’s Strategic Action,” organised by the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) in collaboration with Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) on 26 September 2026. Moderated by CGM Founder, Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar, the forum brought together leading experts to explore how global climate evidence can inform action suited to Malaysia’s cont

20 August 2026 Remarks by: His Excellency Jacques (Jaap) Werner, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Malaysia Dr Gary Theseira, Chair of Council, Climate Governance Malaysia Keynote Speaker Rutger de Witt Wijnen, International Legal, Ethics and Governance Consultant Panelists: Rutger de Witt Wijnen, International Legal, Ethics and Governance Consultant Dr Renard Siew, Head of Sustainability, Yinson Holdings Berhad; President, Malaysia Carbon Market Association (MC

Day 5 of the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2026 brought the conversation on climate resilience into practical areas, from disaster risk governance and climate-ready business strategies to energy storage and the wider energy transition. The day featured discussions on how organisations, communities and critical systems can better anticipate climate-related risks, strengthen resilience and prepare for a rapidly changing operating environment. Masterclasses: Climate

Day 4 of the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2026 brought together perspectives from nature conservation, healthcare, climate resilience and carbon markets, exploring how organisations and communities can respond to interconnected environmental and climate challenges. The day featured two Masterclasses under the Nature and Biodiversity theme, alongside two Workshops examining decarbonisation pathways and nature-based solutions for urban resilience. Masterclasses: Na

Day 3 of the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2026 brought together professionals from the accountancy, sustainability, corporate, legal and financial sectors for discussions on the practical challenges and opportunities of the climate transition. The day featured two Masterclasses under the Reporting and Disclosure theme, alongside two Workshops exploring climate litigation and transition finance. Masterclass Turning NSRF into Reality: Practical Challenges and Insig

The CGM Hornbill Awards 2026 concluded with five outstanding finalists showcasing innovative, community-driven initiatives that demonstrate the power of nature-based solutions in addressing biodiversity loss, supporting local communities and strengthening climate resilience. Celebrating the Winner Congratulations to Langur Project Penang Hub, led by Dr. Jo Leen Yap, for being named the CGM Hornbill Awards 2026 winner. The initiative was recognised for its science-based conser

Day 2 of the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2026 brought together leaders and experts to explore the role of climate leadership, sustainable finance, corporate governance and responsible investment in building a more resilient, low-carbon future. The day featured discussions on carbon-free leadership, resilient capital markets, sustainable supply chains and transition financing, alongside a special tribute recognising the contributions of Dato’ Henry Barlow to clim

The first day of the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2026 brought together leaders from government, business, academia, civil society and the international community for a day of conversations on the challenges and opportunities shaping climate governance. From the urgency of the climate and biodiversity crises to sustainability reporting, urban resilience, corporate climate risk, energy transition and international cooperation, Day 1 explored what stronger climate

Speaker: Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited (CDL); Chair, World Green Building Council; Member, GRI Supervisory Board; Member, TNFD Global Task Force Moderator: Dr. Gary William Theseira, Council Member, Climate Governance Malaysia Climate Governance Malaysia's Directors' Masterclass Series 2026 continued with a session on sustainability reporting, focusing on how disclosure has evolved from a compliance requirement into a strategic governance

Speaker: Kiu Jia Yaw, Partner at Kiu & Co. and Co-Chair of the Bar Council's Environment, Climate Change and ESG (ECCESG) Committee Moderator: Chong Kok Wai, Council Member, Climate Governance Malaysia Climate Governance Malaysia's Directors' Masterclass Series 2026 commenced with its opening session, Climate Litigation: Risks and Governance, held physically at the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM), KL Eco City. The masterclass brought together corporate direct

CGM Climate Virtual Briefings | 18 June 2026 Speaker: - Dr. Gary Theseira, Chair of CGM Council On 18 June 2026, CGM hosted a Climate Virtual Briefing for corporate leaders, led by Dr. Gary Theseira. The briefing outlined the El Niño phenomenon and its implications for Malaysia’s water supply. Dr. Gary then provided a thorough analysis of its impact on climate governance in Malaysia, against the backdrop of a shifting regulatory and investment landscape. He presented an

Speaker: Dr. Savalaxs (Sara) Supaamornkul, Director of International Business Development at Candu Energy Inc, an AtkinsRéalis Company Moderator: Datuk NK Tong, Public Advocate for Nuclear Energy Episode 7 of the Nuclear Webinar Series brought together Dr. Sara Supaamornkul of AtkinsRéalis Nuclear Canada and moderator Datuk NK Tong to explore the CANDU Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), presenting it as the third most common nuclear technology globally. It serves as a pu