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A new modelling study predicts that certain types of urban fires will become more frequent in the coming decades.

Thousands were evacuated as Japan battles its biggest wildfire in decades. The blaze, which broke out on February 26 due to dry air, continues to spread as firefighters struggle to contain it.

Cities are responsible for over 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making urban sustainability a crucial battleground in the fight against climate change. In Malaysia, the push for low-carbon cities has been gaining traction through the Low Carbon Cities Framework and the Low Carbon Cities 2030 Challenge. With the upcoming Low Carbon Cities Awards, we look at where Malaysia stands in its goal to turn our cities into true climate leaders. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Norhasliza Mokhtar, Senior Director of the Climate Action Division of the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC).

The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.

Negara maju tetapkan cara untuk atasi perubahan iklim namun negara membangun akan terima tempias ekonomi. Adakah pahaman berbeza ini menyukarkan lagi keadaan?

Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) in Malaysia faces significant challenges due to rising urbanisation, climate change, and outdated infrastructure.
As of 2024, the country’s water demand is projected to increase by 3-5% annually, primarily driven by urban growth and agricultural needs.

60% of treated water is lost through leakage, and water pollution continues to affect key rivers, with only 53% of rivers meeting acceptable water quality standards.

Charles Santiago, Chairperson, National Water Services Commission (SPAN) discusses IWRM via actionable strategies including strengthening regulations, decentralising management, promoting public-private partnerships and enhancing public awareness in order to improve climate resilience.

A wrap-up to the key discussions and outcomes of the World Economic Forum 2025, highlighting some of the world's professionals, industry leaders, and experts. The forum explored the theme "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," showcasing how global leaders are addressing pressing issues such as geo-economic uncertainty, climate change, and technological innovation. #WEF2025

Borneo's incredible rainforests continue to face mounting threats to its unique biodiversity and ecosystems. To tackle these threats and challenges head-on, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei have joined forces to create the multidisciplinary initiative Science Panel for Borneo, drawing inspiration from similar efforts in the Amazon and Congo Basin. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with the co-chairs of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s Science Panel for Borneo: Professor Jatna Supriatna is the Chair of the Research Center for Climate Change at University of Indonesia & Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Indonesia, and Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Mazlin Mokhtar is the Director of the Ecological Systems Programme at the UN SDSN Asia Headquarters at Sunway University.

Bloomberg Philanthropies will cover US dues to UN Climate Change body, ensuring emissions reporting despite Trump's climate policy pullback.

The move places the United States alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries in the world outside the 2015 pact.

The Amazon and Congo Basin rainforests are two of Earth’s most vital ecosystems, yet they face threats that could forever alter their futures—and ours. These ecosystems are under immense pressure from deforestation, exploitation, and the mounting impacts of climate change. Established under the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN), the Science Panel for the Amazon and the Science Panel for the Congo Basin are bringing together the world’s leading scientists, Indigenous voices, and policymakers to deliver solutions that could shape the future of these vital regions. On this episode of The Future Is Female, Melisa Idris speaks with Emma Torres, Vice President for the Americas, and Head of the New York office for the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. She’s also the Strategic Coordinator of the Science Panel for the Amazon, and the Science Panel for the Congo Basin.

Health insurance premiums have surged by 10-15% annually, exacerbated by a growing burden of NCDs combined with an ageing population - while insurance penetration at 57%, highlights gaps in accessible protection.

Climate change risks such as flooding are also burdening households due to rising premiums, with Malaysia suffering RM2 billion in damage costs in 2021 alone.

NIAGA SPOTLIGHT features Dato’ Indrani Thuraisingham, Legal Advisor, Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca) discussing insurance reform and universal coverage to ensure the Rakyat’s wellbeing.

Sustainability is a key priority for ASEAN as Southeast Asia is highly vulnerable to climate change, says Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

Join Executive Director and Professor of Planetary Health at Sunway University, Tan Sri Dr. Jemilah Mahmood, as she highlights how multilateralism drives global solutions for climate change and a sustainable future.