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Why a Strong Environment Minister is Important in Implementing the Climate Agenda - Part One: The Road to Paris
In the more than two decades that I served in the Malaysian government, I have been very privileged to have served under the guidance of...
Jun 115 min read
Will Trump's Second Term Derail Global Sustainability and ESG?
To begin, it helps to understand the kinds of directives that have fueled uncertainty. On the environmental front, the administration has...
Jun 44 min read
Malaysia’s Green Flight Path: Becoming Southeast Asia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub
Globally, air travel demand is surging. Passenger numbers are rebounding strongly post-pandemic, with the International Air Transport...
May 283 min read
Climate And Environmental Governance: The power of a regenerative economic approach
This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly on April 28, 2025 - May 4, 2025 In April 2016, as part of a nature...
May 212 min read
CGM Conversations: Session 1 – Nature, Risk, and Responsibility: A TNFD Deep Dive for Decision-Makers
The Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) Conversations Series provides a dynamic forum for corporate leaders to engage directly with global...
May 163 min read
A Call to Global Climate Action: The Second Letter from the COP30 Presidency
The incoming Brazilian Presidency of COP30 has released its second letter to the international community, calling for urgent and...
May 141 min read
Wrapped: National Climate Governance Summit 2025
Held from 7-11 April at Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2025 brought together nearly 3,500...
May 141 min read
Part 2: Where Does Nuclear Energy Fit in the Energy Transition?
Opening Remarks: Dato Seri Ahmad Johan Mohammad Raslan, Council Member, Climate Governance Malaysia Remarks: Justin Friedman, Senior...
Jan 135 min read
Wrapped: Malaysian Support for COP29 Parallel Program
With the conclusion of the ' Malaysian Support for COP29 ' parallel program, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our...
Dec 18, 20241 min read
Wrapped: National Climate Governance Summit 2024
After months of careful planning, the National Climate Governance Summit (NCGS) 2024 has come to a successful close. We extend our...
Oct 14, 20241 min read
Shaping a nature-positive economy in Malaysia
Malaysia is grappling with significant deforestation challenges that threaten its global standing, resource security, and market access....
Jul 19, 20241 min read
Astronaut who observed Earth from space for 178 days says he realized humanity is 'living a lie'
Astronaut Ronald Garan spent over 178 days in space, a journey that transformed his understanding of our planet and our role within it....
Jul 16, 20241 min read
Director's Masterclass Series: Session 3-6:Leveraging Nature’s Wealth for Business Sustainability
On June 13th, 2024, industry leaders convened for the "Director's Masterclass Series 2024: Leveraging Nature's Wealth for Business...
Jun 20, 20243 min read
Lt. Kol (PA) Mohd Syukri Madnor: Weathering the storm - The Civil Defence Force and the community’s crucial role in climate preparedness
With the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disaster situations, the Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM), or...
May 30, 20241 min read
Director's Masterclass Series: Session 2-6: What Directors Must Know about Recent Developments in Climate Science
On 15th May 2024, the second event of the Climate Governance 2024 Masterclass Series, hosted by Serina Hijjas, delved into the latest...
May 23, 20242 min read
Director's Masterclass Series: Session 1-6: Boardroom Dynamics in Climate Talks
The recent Director Masterclass Series, convened by Tengku Marina, a distinguished council member of Climate Governance Malaysia,...
Apr 23, 20243 min read
Panel Dialogue on Financing Flood Resilience and Climate Adaptation: Key Takeaways
Malaysia has been grappling with the challenge of floods, which account for 85% of natural disasters in the country since 2000. The...
Mar 29, 20244 min read
Steve McCoy: Ice cream and genocide
Web 2.0 made it easier for anyone to debate, share opinions, and connect with like-minded individuals and groups like never before. This...
Mar 25, 20241 min read
Key Takeaways from CGM's COP28 Debrief Webinar
With the dust still settling on the COP28 climate summit, the Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM) team convened a group of climate...
Mar 7, 20248 min read
Dato' Faiz Azmi: We must tackle climate change with greater urgency
Scientists have been telling us for years that despite the international consensus in 2015 (culminating in the Paris Agreement) to keep...
Feb 29, 20241 min read
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