
Environment, Food & Climate Resilience
Addressing climate adaptation, food security, and environmental sustainability challenges while balancing development needs and ecological preservation in Malaysia.

Malaysia's rich biodiversity and natural resources face mounting pressures from climate change and development demands. Our research examines climate adaptation strategies for vulnerable coastal and highland communities, sustainable management of tropical forests and marine ecosystems, food security challenges amid changing weather patterns, and pathways to carbon neutrality by 2050.
As Malaysia balances economic growth with environmental stewardship, we analyze the transition to renewable energy while managing oil and gas dependencies, sustainable palm oil and agricultural practices, circular economy implementation in urban and industrial sectors, water security and flood management systems, and mechanisms for protecting indigenous land rights while pursuing conservation goals across diverse ecosystems from rainforests to coral reefs.
As Malaysia balances economic growth with environmental stewardship, we analyze the transition to renewable energy while managing oil and gas dependencies, sustainable palm oil and agricultural practices, circular economy implementation in urban and industrial sectors, water security and flood management systems, and mechanisms for protecting indigenous land rights while pursuing conservation goals across diverse ecosystems from rainforests to coral reefs.
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Jul 1, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part II: Food Safety Governance and Operational Realities
Street food sustains life but faces safety risks from infrastructure gaps, weak enforcement, requiring practical vendor support and stronger systems.

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Jul 1, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part II: Food Safety Governance and Operational Realities
Street food sustains life but faces safety risks from infrastructure gaps, weak enforcement, requiring practical vendor support and stronger systems.

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Jun 30, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part I: Nutritional Concerns and Policy Considerations
Street food in Malaysia plays an important role in food security culture and economy but raises nutritional concerns due to high fat sugar and salt content and limited policy monitoring

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Jun 30, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part I: Nutritional Concerns and Policy Considerations
Street food in Malaysia plays an important role in food security culture and economy but raises nutritional concerns due to high fat sugar and salt content and limited policy monitoring

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Jun 24, 2026
Turning Turbulence into Opportunity: How Malaysia Can Thrive in an Age of Uncertainty
Past energy crises affected Malaysia and highlights lessons for today’s uncertainties. Long-term policies can strengthen resilience, improve livelihoods, and support sustainable national development.

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Jun 24, 2026
Turning Turbulence into Opportunity: How Malaysia Can Thrive in an Age of Uncertainty
Past energy crises affected Malaysia and highlights lessons for today’s uncertainties. Long-term policies can strengthen resilience, improve livelihoods, and support sustainable national development.
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Jun 18, 2026
Cabaran Kediaman Vertikal Menangani Krisis Tenaga: Tiga Titik Buta Sektor Perumahan Malaysia
Kediaman bertingkat tinggi menghadapi cabaran krisis tenaga akibat reka bentuk tidak cekap, kos operasi meningkat dan kekangan transisi hijau.
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Jun 18, 2026
Cabaran Kediaman Vertikal Menangani Krisis Tenaga: Tiga Titik Buta Sektor Perumahan Malaysia
Kediaman bertingkat tinggi menghadapi cabaran krisis tenaga akibat reka bentuk tidak cekap, kos operasi meningkat dan kekangan transisi hijau.
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Jul 1, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part II: Food Safety Governance and Operational Realities


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Jul 1, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part II: Food Safety Governance and Operational Realities
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Nik Syafiah Anis Nik Sharifulden
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
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Jun 30, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part I: Nutritional Concerns and Policy Considerations


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Jun 30, 2026
Street food in Malaysia, Part I: Nutritional Concerns and Policy Considerations
Food Systems & Smallholders
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Teoh Ai Ni
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
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Jun 24, 2026
Turning Turbulence into Opportunity: How Malaysia Can Thrive in an Age of Uncertainty


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Jun 24, 2026
Turning Turbulence into Opportunity: How Malaysia Can Thrive in an Age of Uncertainty
Economic Growth & Structure
Energy Transition & Just Transition
Dr Nur Fareza Mustapha
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
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Jun 18, 2026
Cabaran Kediaman Vertikal Menangani Krisis Tenaga: Tiga Titik Buta Sektor Perumahan Malaysia
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Jun 18, 2026
Cabaran Kediaman Vertikal Menangani Krisis Tenaga: Tiga Titik Buta Sektor Perumahan Malaysia
Energy Transition & Just Transition
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Muhammad Nazhan Kamaruzuki
Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
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Jun 3, 2026
From the Outside In: US-Iran Geopolitics and Malaysia’s Energy Vulnerability


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Jun 3, 2026
From the Outside In: US-Iran Geopolitics and Malaysia’s Energy Vulnerability
Energy Transition & Just Transition
Economic Growth & Structure
Azfar Hanif Azizi
Jun 3, 2026
Jun 3, 2026
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May 28, 2026
The Geoeconomics of Food Dependencies in Malaysia/Southeast Asia
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May 28, 2026
The Geoeconomics of Food Dependencies in Malaysia/Southeast Asia
Food Systems & Smallholders
Christopher Choong Weng Wai
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
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May 6, 2026
Rethinking Insurance in an Era of Climate Change
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May 6, 2026
Rethinking Insurance in an Era of Climate Change
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Nurul Farhana Abdul Shukor
May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026
Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing International Climate Funds for Malaysia


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May 6, 2026
Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing International Climate Funds for Malaysia
Climate Change & Resilience
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Nurul Farhana Abdul Shukor
May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
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May 5, 2026
Beyond the Pump: How Malaysia Can Weather Oil Price Spikes


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May 5, 2026
Beyond the Pump: How Malaysia Can Weather Oil Price Spikes
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Rachel Gong
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
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