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This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on August 18, 2025 - August 24, 2025 Malaysia’s energy transition is at a critical juncture. The energy sector accounts for nearly 80% of national greenhouse gas emissions, placing it at the heart of the country’s decarbonisation efforts. Yet the transition must also ensure energy security and continued economic development. In addition, Malaysia faces unique challenges: federal-state governance complexities; subs

By Laurent Fabre, Head of Business Development for Asia, International New Nuclear Development, Électricité de France Moderated by, ...

By  Laurent Fabre , Head of Business Development for Asia, International New Nuclear Development, Electricité de France (EDF) Moderated by Datuk NK Tong, Group Managing Director, Bukit Kiara Capital Opening remarks by Dato’ Seri Ahmad Johan Mohammad Raslan, Council Member, Climate Governance Malaysia  Remarks by  H.E Axel Cruau, Ambassador of France to Malaysia Episode 3 of the Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) Nuclear Webinar Series took place on 6 August 2025 in collaborati

Globally, air travel demand is surging. Passenger numbers are rebounding strongly post-pandemic, with the International Air Transport...

The incoming Brazilian Presidency of COP30 has released its second letter to the international community, calling for urgent and collective climate action. With 2024 confirmed as the warmest year on record and CO₂ levels at an 800,000-year high, the letter moves from vision to action. At the heart of this call is the launch of the Global Mutirão —a worldwide, self-organized mobilization encouraging concrete, grassroots climate solutions. Everyone, from governments to communit

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

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

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....

Astronaut Ronald Garan spent over 178 days in space, a journey that transformed his understanding of our planet and our role within it. In a recent interview, he revealed how observing Earth from the International Space Station led him to the striking conclusion that humanity is "living a lie." Garan argues that pressing issues like global warming and deforestation are not isolated challenges but rather symptoms of a deeper misunderstanding of our place in the universe. He em

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

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...

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

Web 2.0 made it easier for anyone to debate, share opinions, and connect with like-minded individuals and groups like never before. This gave corporations the extraordinary opportunity to participate in the same way, and convey their values and personality beyond the mere utility of their products and services. While businesses previously may have believed that it was best not to air their opinions on social matters, the cultural shift of a participatory internet has encourag

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

Scientists have been telling us for years that despite the international consensus in 2015 (culminating in the Paris Agreement) to keep the global planet to within 1.5°C of pre-industrial temperatures, we are unlikely to achieve this. Worse, this year is the hottest on record. At least a third of days were over the 1.5°C threshold. Also, there is consensus we are more likely to be over 2°C above benchmarks by the end of 2030 with much worse to come. UN secretary-general Antón

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

Dr. Gary Theseira, CGM board and council member, warmly welcomed participants to the 7th and final session of the Chairperson Masterclass...

Session 6 of the Chairperson Masterclass Series, organized by Climate Governance Malaysia in collaboration with Bursa Malaysia focused on...