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

By  Tan Sri Tommy Thomas , Attorney General: 2018-2020 Elizabeth Wu , Lawyer, Environmental Justice and Transnational Governance Kiu Jia Yaw , Sustainable Development Lawyer, Kiu & Co On 11 August 2025, Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) and Kiu & Co co-organised an online fireside chat session examining the landmark advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered on 23 July 2025. The opinion addresses states’ obligations under international law in relat

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

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

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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

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

As the year draws to a close, we at Climate Governance Malaysia would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your continued support and engagement with CGM.   We’ve had an incredible 2024, and here are just some of the highlights:  Our inaugural International Advisory Panel (IAP) Summit —an exclusive, closed-door gathering—was held on 9 September 2024 in conjunction with our annual National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS). This pioneering eve

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

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

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

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

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

On the 11th of October 2023, Climate Governance Malaysia convened the second session of its webinar series titled "100% Electrified Buildings and Communities." This event commenced with an introduction by Datuk Ahmad Johan Raslan, a council member of CGM and the Director of Sime Darby Properties, shedding light on CGM's mission to guide companies in an effective climate transition strategy. Sean Armstrong, Managing Principal of Redwood Energy, presented insights into prevaili

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