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By Elizabeth Wu, Lawyer, Environmental Justice and Transactional Governance Moderated by Malar Odayappan, Director of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practice, PwC Malaysia; Member of British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC) Sustainability Network Opening Remarks by Dr. Gary Theseira, Chair of Council, Climate Governance Malaysia Welcoming Remarks by Stefano Clini, Managing Director, Member of Risk Management & Sustainability Committee, Carlsberg Malaysia

By Dr. Naika Meili, Climate Risk Specialist, Swiss Re Veng Hoong Loh, Vice President, Risk Data Solutions for Corporates, Swiss Re Moderated by Dato’ Tengku Marina , Council Member of Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) The third session of Climate Governance Malaysia’s Directors’ Masterclass Series 2025 was held on 1 July 2025, in partnership with Swiss Re. This session provided corporate board directors with a detailed understanding of climate-related physical risks

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 second session of Climate Governance Malaysia’s (CGM) Conversations series was held on 16 May 2025 at the Securities Commission Malaysia and featured Mark Mills, Founder of the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) and Co-Founder of Generation Investment Management. Moderated by Dr. Hezri Adnan, Director of Group Sustainability at Bursa Malaysia and CGM Council Member, the session offered participants an opportunity to engage directly with Mark and pose questions

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

Held from 7-11 April at Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2025 brought together nearly 3,500 participants from over 30 countries—onsite and online—to explore the future of climate leadership under the theme “Transition Finance: The Foundation of the Transition Economy.” With 94 expert speakers, 34 main sessions, 13 workshops, 11 masterclasses, and 8 university collaborations, the summit delivered a powerful platform for dialogue, insig

The first session of Climate Governance Malaysia’s Director’s Masterclass Series 2025 was held on 24th February 2025 as an online webinar. Renato Roldão, Member of the Task Force for International Carbon Pricing and Markets Diplomacy at DG CLIMA, European Commission, provided an overview of the EU’s carbon pricing mechanisms in his opening remarks. He highlighted the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) as a key driver of emissions reductions, with covered sectors cutting em

Opening Remarks by Ar. (Dr.) Serina Hijjas, Council Member, CGM Keynote Address by Åsmund Asdal, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Coordinator, Nordic Genetic Resource Center (NordGen) Panel Discussion ● Dato’ Henry Barlow, Chair of the Board of Directors, CGM [Moderator] ; ● Dr. Paul Smith, Secretary General, Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) ● Dr. Dzaeman B. Dzulkifli David, Executive Director, Tropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre (TRCRC) ● Dr

Opening Remarks: Dato Seri Ahmad Johan Mohammad Raslan, Council Member, Climate Governance Malaysia ⁠ Remarks: Justin Friedman, Senior Advisor for Commercial Competitiveness in Nuclear Energy, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN), U.S. Department of State Presentation: a. Judi Greenwald, Executive Director, Nuclear Innovation Alliance b. Datuk NK Tong (moderator) Part 2 of Climate Governance Malaysia’s (CGM) webinar on nuclear energy and its potential

With the conclusion of the ' Malaysian Support for COP29 ' parallel program, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed speakers, curators, sponsors, and partners. Your unwavering support and contributions have been the cornerstone of this event's success. Organized in conjunction with the Malaysia Pavilion at COP29 in Baku, this impactful parallel program featured 111 speakers from 12 countries, delivering 62 sessions over the nine-day event. The program

1. Opening remarks : Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar, Chairperson, Climate Governance Malaysia 2. Remarks: Dr. Kirsten Cutler, Senior Strategist for Nuclear Energy innovation, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation 3. Presentation: a. Judi Greenwald, Executive Director, Nuclear Innovation Alliance b. Datuk NK Tong (moderator) The world is facing unprecedented rates of global warming, causing extreme weather patterns, in

The "Beyond COP: From insights to competitive advantage" webinar, held on December 3, 2024, co-organised by PwC and Climate Governance Malaysia with the support of Bursa Malaysia, provided a robust platform to discuss actionable strategies, centered on the Asia-Pacific and Malaysian contexts, for achieving a net-zero economy following COP29 and CBD-COP16. Opening remarks By Perpetua (Pep) George, Director, Asia Pacific Sustainability, Biodiversity, PwC Pep commenced by reflec

Jenifer Thien, Council Member of Climate Governance Malaysia, warmly welcomed attendees to the final session of our Director’s Masterclass series, which took place at the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia (ICDM) on the 8th of November, 2024. Bringing together industry leaders and directors, this session served as an introduction to the newly released Guide for Corporate Directors in Southeast Asia on Climate Action. In her opening remarks, Michele Kythe Lim, President

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

On August 20th, 2024, industry leaders convened at Bursa Malaysia for the “Director’s Masterclass Series 2024: Navigating Climate Risks:...

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

On June 13th, 2024, industry leaders convened for the "Director's Masterclass Series 2024: Leveraging Nature's Wealth for Business...

On 15th May 2024, the second event of the Climate Governance 2024 Masterclass Series, hosted by Serina Hijjas, delved into the latest...

Dr. Gary Theseira, the director and council member of Climate Governance Malaysia, initiated a discussion on the critical role of community biosecurity in Antarctica, emphasizing its significance in climate regulation. He introduced Ambassador H.E Manuel Jose Balaguer Salas, who underscored Argentina's steadfast commitment to preserving and researching Antarctica. With a rich history in the region, Argentina highlighted its dedication to peace, scientific advancement, and env

The recent Director Masterclass Series, convened by Tengku Marina, a distinguished council member of Climate Governance Malaysia,...