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I am hopeful that the upcoming COP 28 climate summit will give nature the role it deserves in our fight against climate change. The COP 28 Presidency’s Action Agenda is ambitious and to the point, with a focus on fast-tracking the energy transition by slashing emissions before 2030. Importantly, the agenda will centre on nature, people, lives and livelihoods, thus recognising the intrinsic link between climate change, nature loss and inequality. And we have no time to lose. I

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...

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

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

This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on April 24, 2023 - April 30, 2023. The Endau-Rompin river delineating the border of Johor and Pahang in the southeast of the Malaysian peninsula is a gentle, wise and ancient being. Old man river. It has a lazy flow of ochre-hued water from the mud that it carries from its rain-fed catchment areas upstream, as it gently winds along the border of the two states. Standing on the banks of the river in Tanah Abang, a

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

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...

It is my hope that leaders and young people alike will rise to the challenge of protecting the earth from further devastation. Taking part in several events at the COP27 climate conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, I took the opportunity to highlight both the urgent need for action to protect the forests in Pahang and the projects already undertaken to ensure the rehabilitation of the forests. One event was the launching of the COP27 Malaysia Pavilion, where my opening addre

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