
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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May 6, 2026
Rethinking Insurance in an Era of Climate Change
This paper explores how insurance can better manage climate risks in Malaysia, shifting from post-disaster compensation to proactive resilience and long-term financial stability.
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May 6, 2026
Rethinking Insurance in an Era of Climate Change
This paper explores how insurance can better manage climate risks in Malaysia, shifting from post-disaster compensation to proactive resilience and long-term financial stability.

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May 6, 2026
Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing International Climate Funds for Malaysia
The paper explains Malaysia’s climate finance needs. It outlines global funds and key barriers to access, while showing why system improvements are necessary.

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May 6, 2026
Challenges and Opportunities in Accessing International Climate Funds for Malaysia
The paper explains Malaysia’s climate finance needs. It outlines global funds and key barriers to access, while showing why system improvements are necessary.

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May 5, 2026
Beyond the Pump: How Malaysia Can Weather Oil Price Spikes
Global oil price shocks expose Malaysia’s reliance on fuel subsidies to shield consumers. However, escalating fiscal burdens and uneven impacts on workers underscore the urgency of structural energy and transport reforms.

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May 5, 2026
Beyond the Pump: How Malaysia Can Weather Oil Price Spikes
Global oil price shocks expose Malaysia’s reliance on fuel subsidies to shield consumers. However, escalating fiscal burdens and uneven impacts on workers underscore the urgency of structural energy and transport reforms.

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Mar 10, 2026
Ominous Clouds on the Horizon
The article argues a U.S.–Israel attack on Iran sparked regional conflict, disrupted energy flows, raised oil prices, and risks global inflation similar to the 1973 oil crisis.

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Mar 10, 2026
Ominous Clouds on the Horizon
The article argues a U.S.–Israel attack on Iran sparked regional conflict, disrupted energy flows, raised oil prices, and risks global inflation similar to the 1973 oil crisis.
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Maryam Halim
Richard Kozul-Wright
Carol Fong
YB Liew Chin Tong
Ahmad Azeem Bin Yusri
Ayesha Ashraf Khan
Junianto James Losari
Eleanor Wikstrom
Dr Roza Hazli Zakaria
Stephanie Hsu
Tan Hui Hui
Kelvin Ling Shyan Seng
Khairin Ilaina Mohamed Amin
Govind Nirav Rao
C. Hari S. Shankar
Afifah Ahmad
Elisabeth Chan Wen Yi
Nurrdinan Serena Amer Sharaffudin
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Amira Syazwani Ahmad Junaidi
Dinie Joshry Shaqeel Prakash
Ts Dr Amirah Aisha Badrul Hisham
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Ndongo Samba Sylla
Malini Elango
Aqeel Khaldun
Belinda Liew Ai Ching
Muhammad Khairulamri Muhammad
Nicholas Khaw
Nur Zulaikha Atiqah Mohd Zahril
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Goh Ming Jun
Mohan Mahadeva
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Khazanah Research Institute
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Lim Han Hsuen
Ida Madieha Abdul Ghani Azmi
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Bach Nguyen Luong
Zainab Ali Ahmad
Kusairi Mohd Noh
Rokiah Alavi
Ibrahim Kabiru Maji
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Intan Nadia Jalil
Abdulla Ibragimov
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Dr Mohd Yusof Saari
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Dec 20, 2024
The EU’s Competitiveness Crisis and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism


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Dec 20, 2024
The EU’s Competitiveness Crisis and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
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Yin Shao Loong
Dec 20, 2024
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Dec 12, 2024
Climate Finance Controversy: No deal better than a bad deal?


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Dec 12, 2024
Climate Finance Controversy: No deal better than a bad deal?
Climate Change & Resilience
Yin Shao Loong
Dec 12, 2024
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Dec 4, 2024
The Forgotten Importance of Research and Development for Agriculture and Food Security


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Dec 4, 2024
The Forgotten Importance of Research and Development for Agriculture and Food Security
Food Systems & Smallholders
Nik Syafiah Anis Nik Sharifulden
Dec 4, 2024
Dec 4, 2024
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Nov 22, 2024
What Is To Be Done? Confronting Climate Crisis in Malaysia


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Nov 22, 2024
What Is To Be Done? Confronting Climate Crisis in Malaysia
Climate Change & Resilience
Yin Shao Loong
Nov 22, 2024
Nov 22, 2024
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Mar 18, 2024
Understanding the Landscape of Agrifood Smallholders in Malaysia: Climate Risks, Sustainable Standards, and Gender Gap


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Mar 18, 2024
Understanding the Landscape of Agrifood Smallholders in Malaysia: Climate Risks, Sustainable Standards, and Gender Gap
Food Systems & Smallholders
Income, & Consumption
Dr Sarena Che Omar
Mar 18, 2024
Mar 18, 2024
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Dec 18, 2023
Climate Equity: A Primer


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Dec 18, 2023
Climate Equity: A Primer
Climate Change & Resilience
Khoo Wei Yang
Dec 18, 2023
Dec 18, 2023
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Dec 2, 2022
The Paddy and Rice Industry of Sabah and Sarawak: Status and Potential


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Dec 2, 2022
The Paddy and Rice Industry of Sabah and Sarawak: Status and Potential
Agro-industrial Crops Management
Teoh Ai Ni
Dec 2, 2022
Dec 2, 2022
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Oct 12, 2022
A Climate Strategy for Malaysia: Pressure Global Big Polluters, Reduce Local Climate Vulnerabilities


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Oct 12, 2022
A Climate Strategy for Malaysia: Pressure Global Big Polluters, Reduce Local Climate Vulnerabilities
Climate Change & Resilience
Yin Shao Loong
Oct 12, 2022
Oct 12, 2022
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Jun 1, 2021
Global Inequality, Growth and Degrowth


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Jun 1, 2021
Global Inequality, Growth and Degrowth
Climate Change & Resilience
Economic Growth & Structure
Dr Christopher Choong Weng Wai
Jun 1, 2021
Jun 1, 2021
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