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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...

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

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

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

Feedback and interactions during webinars and the National Climate Governance Summit made clear the demand for specialized content tailored for directors. In a recent masterclass organized by Climate Governance Malaysia, chairpersons and directors converged for a session addressing the critical issue of climate risk management, led by an industry veteran. This interactive approach of inviting questions and discussions ensured directors were better equipped to navigate the evo

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

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

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 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

The Edge Markets Karina Litvack, Founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) Karina Litvack, whose calling is to persuade listed company boards that it is their business to take action on climate change, has a tough mission. As the founder and chairman of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Climate Governance Initiative (CGI), she has to deal with directors who block her moves at every step. Often, they are adamant in sticking to

Compiled by Purnima Joshi Over the past week, Southeast Asian governments have been teetering to combat the double whammy of inflationary...

Compiled by Ms. Purnima Joshi The continent of Asia, where more than half of the world's population resides, consumes over 40 per cent of...

Compiled by Ms. Purnima Joshi With climate change identified as one of the biggest challenges facing India and South Asia — the World...

The efforts to fight climate change and its disastrous consequences are not relenting. For instance, as a result of the 2021 United...

As the sheer scale of the challenges posed by the climate emergency is becoming increasingly clear, it is gratifying to see many company...