Welcome
to CGM News

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

The third session of the Chairperson Masterclass series commenced with Tengku Marina extending a warm welcome to esteemed guests. The session featured Helen Crowley, a partner at Pollination, a specialist climate investment and advisory firm founded in 2019 with a mission to propel the world towards a net-zero, nature-positive future. Helen’s presentation explored three key themes: Historical Context & Nature Explained, Current Context & Nature Risk, and Frameworks for Action

In her opening remarks, Datin Seri Sunita Rajakumar, the Chair of Climate Governance Malaysia, expressed her gratitude to the...

On 3rd August 2023, Ms Phang Oy Cheng was invited to speak on “The Concept of Double Materiality” during Climate Governance Malaysia’s...

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

On the 5th of July 2023, Climate Governance Malaysia partnered with ERCST (European Roundtable of Climate Change and Sustainable...

Introduction to the Circular Economy: A Sustainable Alternative Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) held the first session of the inaugural...

This is the third year of Roundtable sessions jointly organised by the CEO Action Network and CGM to raise issues and mobilize the private sector in increasing climate ambition and climate resilience. The palm oil industry in Malaysia is one of the largest landowners in Malaysia, therefore, the most impactful at dealing with issues with deforestation, pollution and other relevant issues. Hence, these sessions aim to give thought leaders a platform to voice out their opinions

On 17 March 2023, Martijn Wilder, CEO and founder of the Pollination group, spoke to a small group of CGM followers, kindly hosted by the...

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

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

In this final series of Conversations on Climate Governance by ACGN-SFIA, the panelists discussed Climate Change and Accessing the...

Dr Kalanithi Nesaretnam, co-founder of CGM in her opening remarks stated that in the first roundtable the focus was on how corporates and...

Contributed by Darren Lai, Partner (Head of Chambers - Litigation), Richard Wee Chambers On 5th August 2020, the Bar Council of Malaysia...